Permission will be given to use the information in jewelry clubs, newsletters, etc. WE tend to think of gold jewelry as being fairly indestructible, just acquiring the minor scratching and patina of use and age. For the most part it doesn't deteriorate, discolor or wear out, and we love it for those attributes. There are, however, some things that you should concern you. Diamonds may be 'forever' but the prongs holding them are not.
Prongs wear over time or can break from stress.
However, our swimming pools and hot tubs may be even bigger culprits. Bromine can also change the color of gold, turning it to a bronzy color, at the same time making it brittle. It is recommended that you not wear your jewelry in hot tubs or swimming pools, and that you remove your rings when working with cleaning products and that you not clean your rings with chlorine products. Get your ring prongs and pendant bails checked regularly by a qualified jeweler. Neck chains should not be worn for sleeping or showering, and some are more destructible than others.