Engagement ring problems

Not sure about the coloring either, just like the others who posted. But when I garden and wear my ring (rarely) I will just put gardening gloves over my ring.

Alternatively I place it back in the box if I know I am going to be working outside.

Hopefully your finger is okay and no longer discolored! ☺️

A jeweler will tell you you should remove your ring when you sleep, shower, swim, cook or prep food, wash dishes, do yard work, exercise, do construction, etc. Wearing your ring while doing those things damages your ring from physical wear and tear as well as exposure to chemicals and can put you at greater risk of injury (look up a de-gloved finger if you are feeling inquisitive, don't if you have a weak stomach). They say your ring is the last thing you should put on when you leave the house and the first thing you take off when you come home.

Some people never take their ring off, but I pretty much follow the rules above. I almost always have my ring box with me if I'm wearing my ring, that way I have a safe place to put it if I need to take it off. If you aren't worried about the quality of your ring, I say just remove your ring when you do yard work, and your problem will be solved!