Wear or put aside your jewelry on vacation
It's happiness, it's vacation! We are all in “Bye bye boss, I’m going on vacation and I’m calling it quits” mode. For each of us, there is something different on the agenda this year; beach, swimming pool, gardening, camping, evening show, dinner in town, etc. The goal is to enjoy every moment 100%.
What to do with your jewelry on vacation?
Often having varied and busy days during the holidays, we sometimes no longer know what to do with our jewelry or even when to wear it. Some are part of us so we never take them away! But is it a good idea to wear your jewelry at all times? This obviously depends on your activities and the condition of your jewelry. Here is a list of activities and our recommendations as jewelers and hyperactive girls. Couldn't find better people to advise you on this.
At the swimming pool
It is better to refrain from wearing your sterling silver jewelry when swimming. Chlorine will have the effect of oxidizing your jewelry. On the other hand, your gold jewelry will not be affected. Always remove your pearls and fragile stones like turquoise or opals. However, if you forget to take off your sterling silver jewelry and it oxidizes, take a look at our tips on how to properly clean it .
In a garden
If you don't want to take off your jewelry to garden, please wear gloves! We hear stories too often of diamonds lost in the earth. Sometimes a miracle happens and the stones are found but do you really want to take that chance?
To the beach
Definitely take off unless you're the type to only swim up to your ankles. Even if you feel like your rings are tight enough on your fingers, the cold of the water will make them shrink and the swirl of the waves could cause your bands to slip without you even realizing it. What could be the most damaging to your jewelry during a relaxing day at the beach is sand. In jewelry, we use this sand to give a satin appearance to jewelry by rubbing it against metals. Mainly protect your rings to avoid ending the vacation with a brushed look! However, if this happens to you, do not hesitate to come see us. It will be our pleasure to restore them to their former glory.
At camping
Nothing's stopping you from having a woodland adventurer look with a touch of femininity. In this case, opt for earrings , necklace and bracelet of lower value and which are above all versatile. Wear ear buds that you won't have to remove to sleep. Leave aside that super sentimental necklace your friend brought you from Nepal. Instead, choose a small, simple pendant that could be lost in the woods without too many tears. Above all, don't forget to look in the small fabric pockets of the tent before folding it!
The end advice
We hope that these tips will save you from many unpleasant surprises. Also note that it is essential to have the strength of your jewelry checked once a year by a professional jeweler. This little free visit could save you from losing a precious stone or a valuable souvenir. Do not hesitate to come and see us if you doubt the solidity of a piece of jewelry. We will be happy to examine it free of charge. With this good advice, we wish you a carefree vacation.
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