How often are you cleaning your wedding ring, and how effective is your process? Most likely, your answer is not often and not thorough enough.
Your ring can easily be dirtied by everyday wear. Common cosmetic products like hairspray, lotion, makeup or perfume can accumulate dirt, and touching a variety of objects throughout the day will also dull your ring.
A new and oh-so-satisfying trend on Instagram is ring cleaning. Jewellers are sharing videos of how they take rings from drab to fab with a simple solution.
The ring is dunked in a blue solution of ring cleaner, and all the dirt expels out of it. The sheer amount of dirt that can accumulate on a ring is truly astounding.
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The solution is held in an ultrasonic machine which sends vibrations through the water in a matter of minutes. The ultrasound waves and chemicals combine to create bubbles that “cling” to foreign particles such as dirt, oil, and unknown substances. The high-frequency waves are sent out and pull the contaminants off the object.
After a minute, the ring is removed from the solution and is extra sparkly, like the day it was purchased.
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If you don’t have access to a professional jewellery cleaner, or simply don’t have the funds for this, cleaning your jewellery is an easy process that can be done at home. Make a DIY solution with warm water and dishwashing soap. Soak your ring in the solution for about 20 to 40 minutes and then gently brush it with a soft toothbrush. Rinse under warm running water and repeat if needed.
Make sure to avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, chlorine and acetone when cleaning your ring, as it can break down the base metals in the ring. Abrasive products like toothpaste, baking soda and powdered cleaners should also be avoided.
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Iconic country duo Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been married for 24 years. Taking to social media, the pair wrote sweet messages of devotion to one another on their special day.
“24 yrs…….These years have rushed by in a series of beautiful, painful and unexpected moments….
We have loved, laughed and cried through exciting, inspiring and heartbreaking events in our lives together,” McGraw gushed on Instagram.
“You have been a role model for 3 remarkable young women who have made me a better man than I ever thought I could be…..The future will surely hold more of all of these things. It only matters if I’m with you. It only works if I’m with you. My oxygen only exists if you’re by my side. Forever and always living and loving our way through anything @faithhill”
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Hill was short and sweet with her message, writing: “To my guy…The one that stole my heart 24 years ago today. Happy Anniversary my love❤️❤️❤️”
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The couple fell in love at first sight when they met at McGraw’s Spontaneous Combustion tour in 1996, which Hill was the opening act for. They tied the knot on October 6, a few months into dating. Soon after, they announced they were expecting their first child.
They are now parents to three daughters: Gracie (23), Maggie (22), and Audrey (18).
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South African singer Jarrad Ricketts is a married man! The musician shocked fans when he announced he secretly married his best friend Kim Wentzel back in September.
Taking to social media, Ricketts announced their recent union. The pair tied the knot at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, September 19.
“To start the weekend with some incredible news…I asked, she said yes! I stole her heart, so she took my name!” he wrote.
“I am blessed and thrilled to announce my marriage to my best friend, my #confidant, my biggest cheerleader and #partner in all things! Our wedding ceremony took place at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, 19 September 2020. The ceremony was followed by an intimate celebration with our families.
He explains they decided to keep their wedding secret for a while to enjoy their special moment in private.
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“The choice to not immediately share this publicly has allowed us to enjoy and share this milestone in our lives together with each other and our wider friend-and-family circle. So much of what I do is highly publicised by the media. Our intention and wish, was to not lose the importance of our marriage in any form of too much media attention. Having had a chance to celebrate our newest adventure over the past few weeks, I am so excited to now be able to share some positive news with all of you after these recent trying and difficult times.
“My wife (yes, I really said that!) and I, are looking forward to the next chapter of our lives together! We are so grateful for the love and support shown to us over the past few weeks and ask that you all continue to pray for us as we navigate this chapter.”
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The pair have been together for over a decade, and Wentzel has been Ricket’s manager for eight years.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Gold is making a comeback. For years, the Western tradition was to wear gold jewellery as it was the most expensive and seen as classic, timeless and mature.
Then, silver took over the scene and became popular as a more affordable yet equally beautiful alternative. Everybody wore silver and saw gold as old-fashioned.
A few years later, rose gold was all the rage. Called the “rosé wine” of the jewellery industry, this metal is a blend of gold and silver resulting in a delicate pinkish-gold.
It seems we have come full circle, as gold is shining brightly once again. Of course, be guided by your own taste and style, but if you go for gold, you can’t go wrong. Here are some of our favourite pieces to derive inspiration from:
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