Health care professionals like doctors and nurses use their hands a lot during work, with frequent hand washings and exposure to chemicals. So, when choosing a ring design, not only would you want to choose a ring that’s safe to wear, but one that doesn’t get damaged either.
Many clinics have introduced a restriction on jewelry wearing by front line staff, since a ring can snag on an item of work attire or patient, becoming a health and safety issue for the carer, as well as proving hazardous in terms of carrying germs and spreading infection between the practitioner and the patient.
Another issue is that most medical staff are required to wear latex gloves for the most part of the day, so a snag-free ring design that will enable you to put protective gloves on and take them off with ease, is important. Rings that incorporate diamonds and gemstones can harbor bacteria within the grooves and spaces of the design, so this needs to be taken into consideration as well when choosing a ring.
The trick is to find a ring that’s safe to wear and can be kept from damage, while looking stylish. It all comes down to the setting.