It’s all about presentation.

Adorn a Stuffed Animal
If it’s a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, let a stuffed animal “wear” the jewelry. For a ring, tie it on a ribbon around its neck.

Inside a Nut
Yes, really! For smaller pieces, carefully open a walnut and remove its contents. Line it with a bit of felt and place the jewelry inside. Close it back up and tie with a ribbon for a truly creative presentation.

On a Platter
Take her to her favorite restaurant and arrange in advance with the staff to present the gift on a platter.
Opulentiajewels Tip: We don’t recommend dropping it in a drink or hiding it in food!

It’s about the delivery, too.

Surprise Delivery
Ask a friend or a florist to deliver a bouquet of flowers. Hide your gift inside the bouquet, or tie it around the vase with a ribbon.

Scavenger Hunt
Create clues that lead her through the house, the neighborhood, or even the city! Choose meaningful places or spots that hint at her gift.

Surprise her at Opulentiajewels
Write a heartfelt note and bring it to us. We’ll place your note along with the gift in a preselected location. Want it in the window? Or where she last saw her favorite piece of jewelry? Opulentiajewels will help you create the perfect surprise!

Some activities put jewelry—especially rings—at higher risk of damage. Prongs can wear down, bands may bend, and stones can scratch or even break.

Diamonds also have what’s called “directional hardness.” Similar to wood that splits when struck in a certain direction, diamonds can chip or break if hit the wrong way.

Here are situations where it’s best to take your rings off.

Remove your rings before exercising and outdoor activities

Opulentiajewels recommends removing your rings at the gym, especially during weight lifting. Weights can scratch or chip gemstones and often distort the back of rings. Other sports where you should take off your ring include tennis, golf, rock climbing, skiing, and more. Essentially, any activity where your ring might endure impact!

Remove your rings before working with tools or gardening

Impact can damage rings. We recommend removing them before using a hammer, moving heavy boxes, or operating machinery.

Gloves offer some protection, but at Opulentiajewels we still see damage from gardening, even when gloves are worn. This includes diamond rings. While gloves may reduce the chance of a diamond chipping, prongs wear down faster and ring backs can become misshaped.

Take off your jewelry before swimming

Pools and hot tubs contain chlorine, which over time makes the metal in rings brittle (and turns sterling silver jewelry black). Hot springs contain sulfur, which can also discolor sterling silver.

When swimming, cool water can cause your fingers to shrink, making it easy for rings to slip off and often impossible to retrieve—especially in the ocean.
Opulentiajewels Tip: To keep your jewelry safe, always remove your rings before swimming or soaking in hot springs.

Your ring should feel comfortable, with some resistance when you take it off. Here’s how to determine your best ring size.

Fingers change size

Your finger size naturally changes throughout the day. They may feel larger in the morning, during physical activity, on hot days, or after consuming salty foods or alcohol.

If you’re wearing a ring for the first time—such as an engagement or wedding band—it’s important to know that your finger size can fluctuate. To find the best fit, consider measuring your finger multiple times under different conditions.

Your ring size depends on the ring style

Comfort-fit rings are wider bands with a curved inner surface, so less of the ring touches your finger. The more pronounced the curve, the smaller the ring size tends to feel.

Wide rings usually fit tighter than narrow ones, especially if they’re not comfort fit. Rings with a large top and a hollow underside may feel looser than a jeweler’s sizing ring, since your finger fills the hollow space.

Rings with a large center stone can rotate because of the added weight. To minimize spinning, choose the smallest size that still feels comfortable.

Your ring size depends on your hand shape

Your ring size can vary depending on the shape of your fingers:

• Medium Knuckles: If your knuckle is only slightly larger than the base of your finger, it won’t be difficult to slide the ring on, but it will still help keep the ring from slipping off.
• Larger Knuckles: If your knuckle is much larger than the wearing position, choose the smallest size you can comfortably remove. Otherwise, the ring may spin while worn. If spinning is still an issue, there are solutions—ask to see examples or visit us for the best advice.
• Tapered Fingers: If the base of your finger is wider than your knuckle, sizing can be tricky. A ring that’s too large may slip off since there’s no knuckle to hold it in place, while one that’s too small may feel uncomfortably tight. The best option is to be measured directly by the jeweler who will size your ring.