| rings, military rings, and navy rings are considered as | | | | Second, avoid exposing rings to chemicals like |
| one of the top men's accessories next only to ties | | | | detergents or chlorine. Why? Because army rings, |
| and a good watch. Almost every man worth his salt | | | | military rings, and navy rings don't mix with laundry. |
| knows what kind of army rings, military rings, and | | | | Also, only insecure show-offs wear rings in swimming |
| navy rings to buy. They should not be hollow, but | | | | pools. Aside from being tagged as an insecure |
| solid-backed. Authentic rings are also usually made of | | | | show-off, your are throwing away a fortune by |
| solid gold or silver. These rings are not metal-plated | | | | discoloring and tarnishing your rings in water with |
| with a token dipping in gold. These are made with | | | | chlorine. |
| the good stuff. Of course, having a good ring does | | | | Third, always wipe rings using a clean cloth to |
| not end with buying it. Proper maintenance is key if | | | | remove surface grime. The cloth must be soft and |
| you want your ring to last. Even if your ring can beat | | | | smooth to improve the luster of your army rings, |
| that of Frodo's, it still needs to be cared for. | | | | military rings, and navy rings. Do this before storing |
| These rings are still jewelry and ordinary metal | | | | your rings because surface dirt like oil and dust may |
| jewelry care is enough for light cleaning. However, for | | | | cling to your ring and cause permanent discoloration. |
| stains that won't budge, resist scraping. Instead bring | | | | Store rings in soft individual pouches or in their |
| your army rings, military rings, and navy rings to a | | | | original, velvet-lined box. This will keep them from |
| professional jewelry cleaner for expert cleaning. But | | | | getting rubbed or scratched against each other. |
| for those who want to save some bucks (these | | | | Lastly, don't be rash and quick to use those |
| rings aren't cheap), there are a few tricks to keep | | | | advertised jewelry cleaners and polish. Unless from |
| your ring from being damaged and some tips for light | | | | reputable manufacturers, they are likely to discolor |
| cleaning. | | | | your army rings, military rings, and navy rings. |
| First, keep your army rings, military rings, and navy | | | | Instead, like a true Boy Scout, make a simple solution |
| rings free of perspiration and dirt. This goes without | | | | of mild detergent and water. Dip a soft fabric in it |
| saying that before doing any potentially dirty and | | | | and wipe your rings with the cloth. In the same |
| rough job like mowing the lawn or home renovation, | | | | manner, use water to remove the detergent and |
| it is better to take your ring off. Perspiration may | | | | soap residue from your rings. If you don't know what |
| discolor your ring if it is soaked for long periods. Dirt | | | | a detergent is, rubbing alcohol will do. Just don't |
| particles are rough and can scratch your ring. Even if | | | | forget to wipe it off your army rings, military rings, |
| your ring is solid gold and not like the cheap | | | | and navy rings. It is still a chemical, you know. |
| gold-plated ones, it is still better to take precautions. | | | | |