For women who aren’t accustomed to wearing fine jewelry on the regular (which, let’s be honest, is most of us), rocking a pricey diamond for the first time is a bit like babysitting a newborn. You'll look down at your sparkly new addition and have a lot of questions about engagement ring care: Should I wear it to sleep? Take it off when I shower? Can I really clean it with dish soap?

Rose Gold Radiant Eternity Engagement Ring

Since an engagement ring will likely be the most expensive piece of jewelry you’ve ever owned, it’s no wonder that many newly engaged women feel clueless about how to incorporate it into their daily lives. Here, a few insightful tips from industry experts.

Rose Gold Radiant Eternity Engagement Ring

1.Clean your ring regularly.

“If you’re not cleaning it, then you’re not doing the stone justice because it’s not living up to its potential.” Luckily, cleaning your ring isn’t a labor-intensive process—just drop it into a mug of warm water mixed with a few drops of soap or mild dishwashing detergent.

2.Know when to leave your Best engagement ring on and take it off

Sure, it’s tempting to slip your ring off every time you wash your hands.

“It takes a while to get used to having this beautiful ring, and you want to protect it as much as you can, but so many brides end up washing their hands in a restaurant and leaving the ring behind.”

3.Regularly check the prongs and setting.

Keep a close eye—and ear—on your ring. Put the ring between two fingers, hold it up to your ear, and shake it a little bit. If you hear anything, then you have to get it tightened.