Restore Your Sparkle: Why Your Diamond Rings Deserve an Annual Fitness Test

Just like your car needs its yearly inspection, your stone-set rings deserve a regular annual fitness test. Every diamond or gemstone is held in place by tiny metal claws (also called prongs), and over time, everyday life gently wears them down.

A yearly check ensures:

• Your claws are secure and strong
• Your gemstone isn’t moving, tilting, or loosening
• Accidental damage is caught early
• Your ring is professionally polished, restoring its original beauty

Most jewellery insurance companies expect stone-set rings to be checked at least once a year — though they rarely mention this until someone tries to claim for a lost stone.
A quick annual inspection could be the difference between reassurance and heartbreak.

Why Do Stones Fall Out of Rings?

There’s often a mix of reasons — some obvious, some surprisingly small but impactful.

1. Everyday Wear & Tear

Claws gently thin or bend over time, especially if the ring is worn daily.

2. Accidental Knocks

Door handles, gym equipment, kitchen counters, shopping bags — daily bumps can distort claws or loosen stones.

3. Friction & Pressure from Activities

Some activities put unexpected pressure on your ring:

• Swimming – Chlorinated water is harsh on jewellery (especially 9ct gold), and the force of water moving through settings can loosen stones. If swimming builds muscle, imagine the power of water pushing between your diamond and its claws.
• Gardening – Soil and tools push claws sideways.
• Gym workouts – Weights can flatten bands, and if the band distorts, the setting follows.
• DIY or decorating – Vibrations and knocks destabilise stones.
• Clapping or carrying heavy loads – Strong pressure directly on the setting.
• Sleeping with rings on – Fabrics catch claws and gently bend them over time.

4. Temperature Changes

Hot water, cold air, and continuous expansion and contraction subtly weaken metal over months and years.

Your ring is designed to be worn — but like anything precious, it needs care to last a lifetime.

Make It an Annual Birthday or Anniversary Tradition

Your engagement ring, wedding ring, or eternity ring often marks a moment you return to year after year.

Booking your annual Ring Fitness Test around a birthday or anniversary is a simple way to:

• Honour the meaning behind your jewellery
• Keep your gemstones safe and secure
• Ensure claws and settings remain strong
• Restore your ring’s original polish and brilliance

Many of our customers choose to make their annual check part of their anniversary routine — a small act of care that protects something that represents a lifetime commitment.

Ring Fitness Test Prices:

• £50 — Gold rings requiring rhodium plating
• £30 — Platinum rings or yellow/rose gold rings
   

Our Annual Ring Fitness Test Includes:

• A full inspection of claws, settings, and gemstone stability
• Correction of early signs of weakness
• A professional clean and polish
• Expert guidance on long-term jewellery care

The transformation is remarkable — customers are often astonished by just how luminous their diamonds look after a proper jeweller’s polish.

Here’s what one customer shared after their visit:

Thank you so much for making my engagement and wedding rings look brand new again! I’m absolutely over the moon with how they’ve turned out – they sparkle like the day I first got them. I can’t take my eyes off of them ❤️ The care, attention to detail, and professional service I received was second to none. I couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend this jeweller to anyone looking to restore their treasured pieces. Thank you again

A Gift That Protects What Matters

If you’re looking for a thoughtful birthday or anniversary gift, a Jewellery Fitness Voucher is a practical and meaningful way to care for the jewellery someone wears every day.

It’s a small gesture — but one that helps ensure their most important pieces remain safe, strong, and sparkling for many years to come.