Nothing sparkles quite like a diamond ring, that is, until it gets dirty. For an engaged or married woman, chances are that your diamond ring is your most valued and precious piece of jewelry. It is worn constantly and is likely to become dulled by the things that touch your hands every day. This includes dirt, grease from cooking and leftover lotion that can get into the crevices of the setting. Luckily, cleaning your ring at home is simple and will leave your diamond ring as glittery as the day you received it.

Supplies
You will need three bowls to set up a cleaning station for your ring. Make sure the bowls are clean and free of any residue. You will also need warm water, ammonia, rubber gloves, dishwashing liquid, a soft-bristled toothbrush and some tissue.

Ammonia Solution
In one of the bowls, mix a solution of 1 cup of warm water and a 1/4 cup of ammonia. Place the ring in the solution and just let it soak in it for about 20 minutes. The ammonia water will act as a powerful yet gentle cleaning solution that will loosen all the dirt and oil that can build up in the hard-to-reach crevices of the setting. After 20 minutes, this residue will be much easier to remove.

Soapy Solution
While you wait for the ring to soak in the ammonia solution, fill a second bowl with warm water and a little bit of dishwashing liquid. Stir the water up to distribute the soap evenly. Put on the rubber gloves and remove the ring from the ammonia solution. Gently drop the ring into the soapy water and swish it around a bit.

Scrub the Ring
Take the ring out of the solution and wet the toothbrush with the soapy water. Gently scrub the ring, making sure to get the bristles in the small crevices and between the diamond and the setting. The residue should be loosened by the ammonia and easy to remove. It is important to use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Otherwise, you could risk scratching the metal of the ring with harder bristles.

Rinse and Dry
Fill one last bowl with clean warm  Drop the ring in and swish it around for a bit to ensure that all the soap has been removed. If soap dries on the ring, it could leave a dulling residue behind. Place the ring on a piece of tissue and allow it to air dry. Afterit is dried, your ring will have a stunning sheen that is comparable to taking it to a professional cleaner.

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Accurately measuring your finger for its ring size is pretty simple. There is a standard North American conversion scale, and the same scale is used for both men and women. Note that it's best to measure your finger later in the day; fingers do swell a bit and you might have trouble removing a ring if you don't take this into account when sizing it.
1.Cut a thin strip of paper.

2.Wrap the paper around your finger. Make sure the paper is below the joint of your finger and close to your knuckle.

3.Mark the spot where the paper meets and measure the distance with your ruler.

4.Use the following chart to determine your ring size. Rings also come in half sizes, the measurements of which, of course, will fall somewhere in between the whole sizes.

Size 4: 1 13/16 inches
Size 5: 1 15/16 inches
Size 6: 2 1/16 inches
Size 7: 2 1/8 inches
Size 8: 2 1/4 inches
Size 9: 2 5/16 inches
Size 10: 2 7/16 inches
Size 11: 2 9/16 inches
Size 12: 2 5/8 inches
Size 13: 2 3/4 inches
Size 14: 2 7/8 inches

5.If you're still in doubt, download a printable ring size chart. Many online jewelers offer these, and their charts might be slightly more accurate for their particular rings.

Alternatively, go to the jewelry counter at your local discount retailer, such as K-Mart, Target or Walmart. You'll get a fitting without the pressure to buy that comes with going to a jewelry store.

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Although there is no difference between men's and women's ring sizes, men's rings are typically larger, as men generally have larger fingers, according to e-Weddingbands. Men's rings also come in different styles than traditional women's rings. Since a ring's style can affect its fit and feel, it's important to consider both style and size when choosing a ring, according to the website.

Basic Size
Basic ring size in the United States ranges from size 3 (44.1 mm in diameter) to size 16 (77.4 mm in diameter), according to Just Men's Rings. The measurement is taken around the outside of the thickest part of the finger (other than the knuckle). The measurement around the base of a man's finger is the same as the measurement of the inside of a ring that fits that finger.

Sizing Methods
Jewelers use one of two methods to determine ring size, according to the Walker Metalsmiths website. In both cases the ring is slid down a marked, tapered sizing stick. The stick, sometimes called a sizing mandrel, corresponds to ring size. The mark corresponding to the point where the ring can't slide down the mandrel any farther is the ring size. In the true diameter method, this mark is where the wider side of the taper meets the edge of the ring. In the center line method, the line in the center of the ring is considered the ring size. The true diameter method works better for wider men's rings, according to the website.

Fit
The ring should fit comfortably on the finger, according to e-Weddingbands. If the finger bulges from the sides of a ring when the hand is relaxed, the ring is too small. The ring also should slide on easily. There should be some resistance removing the ring and it may be difficult to slide the ring over the knuckle, but this does not necessarily affect the ring's fit, especially for men, who typically have larger knuckles.

Style
The wider a ring is, the tighter it will fit, according to e-Weddingbands. Many men's rings are available in a comfort-fit style, where the sides are slightly domed. Domed rings slide more easily over large knuckles, according to the website.

Considerations
Finger size varies throughout the day, according to e-Weddingbands. Temperature and activity also affect finger size. Cold fingers are smaller than warm fingers, and fingers are usually larger in the morning than at night, according to the website. The best time to measure a finger for ring size is at the end of the day.

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Properly measuring your finger before purchasing a ring prevents the ring from sliding off of your finger during your everyday activities. Although you can purchase a ring sizer for use at home most jewelry stores, from Jared's to Tiffany and Cos., can properly size your finger.

1.Pick a ring sizer that looks close to your ring size. When you slide on the sizer you want it to be slightly snug and hard to pull off.

2.Remove the current ring sizer and move down to the smaller size until you find a ring that fits snugly. Ring sizes rang from 4 up to over 10. The ring sizes adjust by half. Continue sizing your finger until you find the best fit.

3.Inform the jeweler of your ring size when purchasing your ring. This will keep you from having to return the ring to have it resized.

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