You found the ring. You love it. You wear it every day.
Now the question nobody really answers properly — how do you keep it looking exactly like the day it arrived?
Moissanite is one of the most durable stones you can wear. But like anything beautiful, it rewards a little care. The good news is that caring for your Moissara ring takes less than five minutes and requires nothing you don't already have at home.
Here's everything you need to know.
Why Your Ring Needs Cleaning
Moissanite is brilliance personified — it reflects light better than almost any other stone on earth. But that same quality means it also shows buildup quickly. Lotions, soaps, natural skin oils, and everyday dust settle on the surface of the stone and dull its sparkle over time.
This isn't damage. It's just life. And it cleans off completely with the right approach.
Your 925 sterling silver band with 18k white gold plating needs equal attention. The plating is durable, but exposure to certain chemicals can wear it down faster than normal. Knowing what to avoid is half the battle.
How to Clean Your Moissara Ring at Home
This is the only cleaning method your ring will ever need. Do this once every one to two weeks and your ring will look brand new indefinitely.
What you need:
- A small bowl of warm water
- A drop of mild dish soap (Dawn, Fairy, or any gentle liquid soap)
- A soft-bristle toothbrush (baby toothbrush works perfectly)
- A clean, lint-free cloth or microfiber towel
Step by step:
1. Mix a small amount of mild dish soap into the bowl of warm water. The water should be warm — not hot. Hot water can loosen certain settings over time.
2. Place your ring in the solution and let it soak for 20 to 30 minutes. This loosens any buildup on and around the stone.
3. Take the soft toothbrush and gently scrub the stone, the setting, and the band. Pay attention to the underside of the stone — this is where oil and soap residue accumulate most.
4. Rinse thoroughly under clean running water. Make sure no soap residue remains — soap film is actually what causes the most dulling.
5. Pat dry gently with a clean lint-free cloth. Do not rub vigorously. Let it air dry completely before storing or wearing.
That's it. Your ring will look exactly as it did on day one.
What to Avoid — This Matters More Than the Cleaning
Knowing what keeps your ring safe is just as important as knowing how to clean it. These are the things that will damage your ring faster than anything else.
Harsh chemicals Bleach, chlorine, and acetone are the biggest threats to your white gold plating. Even brief exposure can strip the plating unevenly and cause discoloration. Remove your ring before cleaning your home, doing laundry, or using nail polish remover.
Perfume and hairspray Spray your perfume first, let it settle, then put your ring on. The alcohol in perfumes and sprays is damaging to the plating over time. This one small habit change makes a significant difference.
Lotions and creams Hand creams, sunscreens, and body lotions create a film over the stone that dulls sparkle quickly. Put your ring on after your skincare routine has fully absorbed — not before.
Chlorine pools and saltwater Swimming with your ring on is one of the fastest ways to damage the plating. Chlorine in pools and salt in seawater are both corrosive to silver and gold plating. Take it off before you swim. Every time.
Ultrasonic cleaners These are commonly used in jewelry stores and sometimes sold for home use. While moissanite itself can handle ultrasonic cleaning, the vibrations can loosen prong settings over time. Stick to the soap and water method at home.
How to Store Your Ring
How you store your ring when you're not wearing it matters more than most people realize.
Keep it separate. Storing multiple rings together — especially in the same compartment — causes them to scratch each other. Even though moissanite is extremely hard, softer metals like your silver band can get scratched by contact with other pieces.
Use the pouch. Every Moissara ring comes with a soft jewelry pouch. Use it. When you're not wearing your ring, it lives in that pouch. Simple.
Avoid humidity. Bathrooms are the worst place to store jewelry. Steam and moisture accelerate tarnishing of silver and wear down plating faster. Keep your ring in your bedroom instead.
Away from direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to strong direct sunlight can affect the metal over time. A drawer or jewelry box is ideal.
About the White/Yellow Gold Plating — What to Expect
This is the part most brands don't tell you upfront. We will.
Your Moissara ring features 925 sterling silver with 18k white/Yellow gold plating. The plating gives the ring its bright, white finish and elevates the look significantly. However, all plating — on any piece of jewelry at any price point — will wear down over time with daily use.
How long it lasts depends on your lifestyle, your skin chemistry, and how well you follow the care tips above. For most people with normal daily wear and proper care, the plating holds beautifully for one to two years before any visible change appears.
When it does begin to wear, the solution is simple — re-plating. Any local jeweler can re-plate a ring for a small fee, and it will look brand new again. This is standard practice for all white gold plated jewelry, from entry-level to high-end.
We'd rather you know this upfront than be surprised later.
Quick Reference — Daily Habits That Make a Difference
Small habits, done consistently, make the biggest difference in how your ring looks over time.
- Put your ring on last when getting ready — after perfume, lotion, and hairspray
- Take your ring off first when cleaning, cooking with harsh ingredients, swimming, or working out
- Clean it with mild soap and warm water every one to two weeks
- Store it in its pouch when not wearing it
- Keep it away from other jewelry to prevent scratches
- Visit a jeweler once a year for a quick professional clean and prong check
The Moissanite Promise
Moissanite does not cloud, fade, or lose its brilliance over time. Unlike some gemstones that change with age, moissanite is chemically stable — its optical properties are permanent. The sparkle you see on day one is the sparkle you will see in ten years, provided the stone is kept clean.
That is why we offer a lifetime warranty on every Moissara ring. Not as a marketing line — but because we genuinely stand behind what we make.
Your ring is built to last. Treat it with a little care and it will.
A beautiful ring deserves a little love. And with Moissara, a little is genuinely all it takes.
Browse our full collection and find the ring worth caring for.
Every Moissara ring comes with a soft jewelry pouch, care instructions, and a lifetime warranty. Free worldwide shipping to the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.