Jewelry designer Melanie Casey gets real about how to properly clean your fine jewelry at home, and why skipping this step could be the reason your earrings feel itchy or your diamond ring looks dull.

In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, Melanie explains exactly how to use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, what jewelry can and can’t go inside, and the one mistake that could ruin your gemstones.

Learn which materials are safe (like solid gold, platinum, moonstone, and labradorite) and which to avoid (opal, pearl, turquoise, coral, and fracture-filled stones). Melanie also shares why dish soap and warm water are all you really need — no harsh cleaners, no chemicals.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your engagement ring sparkling, your earrings fresh, and your heirloom pieces lasting for generations, this episode gives you everything you need to know — straight from a professional jeweler.

Melanie Casey shares an inside look at Bridal Week 2025, the only time of year her fine jewelry brand offers exclusive engagement ring discounts and bridal jewelry sales—both online and in person. After a whirlwind event at the Melanie Casey showroom in Andover, Massachusetts, where over 400 guests attended, Melanie reflects on the energy, the sparkle, and the community that make this week so special.

Discover how Bridal Week kicks off the holiday proposal season, why buying early helps clients save before diamond prices rise, and what makes this event the best time to shop Melanie Casey’s handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands.

Even if you missed the in-person event, the virtual Bridal Week sale on melaniecasey.com
runs all week—with pieces up to 50% off, limited-edition designs, and special gift card incentives for custom engagement rings.

Have a family ring or diamond tucked away in your jewelry box that you’ll never wear, but can’t bear to part with?

You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, jewelry designer Melanie Casey shares how her Heirloom Jewelry Reset Program helps clients transform cherished heirloom stones into modern, wearable designs.

Learn how resetting heirloom diamonds and sapphires can preserve family history while creating something you’ll love to wear every day. Melanie walks through the process of resetting your stone and shares stories of clients who’ve given their heirloom jewelry a second life.

Whether you’re holding onto your grandmother’s engagement ring or your mother’s sapphire necklace, this episode shows how resetting heirloom jewelry can turn sentimental treasures into timeless fine jewelry that shines again.