Everyone understands the anxiety of losing a ring, more so if it's an engagement or wedding ring. Having feelings of guilt and sadness over the loss of an object is natural because the rings are symbolic; there's a sentimental value attached to it, aside from its actual value.
It might surprise you to know that avoiding losing a ring can be a challenge for many people and it does happen a lot, according to the New York Times. Below are some tips to best take care of your precious rings so that you don't risk losing it:
1) The ring should fit perfectly.
A ring shouldn't easily slide off your finger, but it also shouldn't cause your finger to swell if it's too tight. Jewelers are more than happy to make adjustments, and you can get your ring resized the minute you notice it has become too tight or too lose. Resizing is not a one-time thing, according to Loverly.
2) The ring must be kept in its box for certain instances, events or occasions.
The beach and the ski lodge are some of the "dangerous" places for losing rings, according to Calla Gold Jewelry, so if you're planning on going to these places, it might be a better idea to leave the ring in its box and not wear it.
If you're traveling and you plan to show off your ring to family members, you can take it off in between flights or road trips. Don't check it with the luggage, but keep it in a box that's tucked inside your purse. Only wear it when you're actually present with family members, like during the dinner party.
If you're planning on doing housework, it's better to take your ring off because, not only will you lose it, but you could damage it, too. Have a ring dish in the kitchen so you can drop it there while you're doing the dishes or laundry. For your convenience and sanity, keep this dish in the same spot at all times.
3) You need to be mindful of when you take off the gloves.
Wearing gloves is necessary in the winter, but your fingers tend to shrink when it is cold, which means the ring could slip off along with your gloves. Be aware whenever you do this. You could be standing at a busy airport security line and not realize your ring is gone. Take your gloves off when you're not being rushed or when you don't have other things to keep in mind, according to Belle Magazine.
4) Never take your ring off in public.
Friends may want to try it on and if you'd like to oblige them. Maybe you could maybe suggest doing this in a less crowded area. Dropping it in the middle of a cocktail party might end up like trying to find a needle in a haystack, and you'll also run the risk of damaging it. Some women are quite superstitious with having others try their ring on, so they simply say no, according to The Knot.
5) Invest in insurance.
Getting insurance for your ring is a practical investment since it can be covered for damage, theft and loss. Better safe than sorry, indeed.
