5 Jewelry Tips for Your Travel Holiday

The idea of going on a holiday trip either alone or with friends and family is great. But when it comes to packing that suitcase and ensuring all essential items are in the case is another tiring matter.

Trying to make decisions between the outfit you need, the accessories that go with it, and whether you need it or not can be tasking. Also, ensuring that these accessories will be safe and return home with you is scary.

One such accessory is our jewelry. Unfortunately, pieces of jewelry can quickly go missing or get broken. Especially on trips when you are having fun and not paying much attention.

Nothing ruins your mood more than when you lose valuable jewelry, which may range from diamond wedding rings, earrings, and other fine jewelry.

Therefore, this article will show you some tips you can use to secure your jewelry during your travel holiday. So let’s check it out.

1. Choose Outfits that Match your Jewelry

Avoid carrying too much jewelry that you may end up not wearing so that you can be orderly with your suitcase packing for your holiday. 

Plan the outfits that you will need each day alongside your jewelry. Therefore, when it comes to jewelry, your choices should not only be based on favorites but on what you can wear daily with your outfits.

In other words, carry essential jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces, wrist watches, and tennis bracelets. This set should be either gold or silver. 

Also, if you are married, it’s okay not to carry your wedding rings everywhere. Wedding sets are sentimental pieces, so it’s reasonable that you’ll want to prioritize their safety.

To go around this, you can settle for your less expensive set as your holiday option. That way, you can easily get it back if it’s broken or misplaced.

2. Take Inventory of Your Jewelry

You do not want to be in a position where you can’t account for all the jewelry you take on your trip, especially when they are high value, like your diamond cut jewelry.

To avoid losing jewelry, you should make an inventory or a list. This list should include pictures and some specifications of the jewelry. 

The pictures should show the different views or angles of the jewelry. At the same time, the specification should include the size, cut, weight, and, if available, the receipt.

This information can come in handy when the jewelry goes missing or gets stolen.

Also, you can use it as proof for your insurance company if the jewelry is insured. Hence, you should have two copies of this list or keep it stored in your smart device.

However, keeping such expensive things at home or in a safe for safekeeping is still advisable. Carrying travel jewelry is the best option. 

3. Avoid Wearing Jewelry in a Pool or on the Beach

It is not as good as you would like to have your jewelry on, especially your rings when in the pool or on the beach.

The chlorine in the pool is terrible for gems and metal. Also, water tends to shrink your skin, making it easier for your wedding bands and other things to slip off and get lost.

More so, sunlight can fade or crack your gems. Due to the heat coming from the sun. Also, the sand can scratch the surface of your jewelry.

Finally, do not apply sunbathing lotion while wearing jewelry as it could react with your skin. And go for cheaper jewelry if you must wear it in the pool or beach.

4. Organize Your Jewelry

Organizing your jewelry saves it from any form of damage. For example, you could get a jewelry case or roll to protect your jewelry. 

The roll is like a flexible bag with different compartments inside. You can arrange your jewelry the way you like according to the compartment. The roll also helps you minimize space as it can fit nicely into your suitcase.

On the other hand, the jewelry case has a hard exterior with compartments on the interior. Therefore, it is a better form of protection for your jewelry because of its hard exterior. But it cannot minimize space like the roll.

Also, if you cannot afford to get these cases, there are simple hacks you could use to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Here are a few;

• To ensure that your necklace does not tangle, you can get a soft cloth that won’t scratch and roll them into it. Lay the cloth out, and place the necklaces in a row. Leave space between the necklaces and start rolling to the end. Now, you can place it in a safe part of your suitcase.
•  For this method, you will need a straw and the measurement of your necklace. You will measure the length of your necklace with the straw and cut off the extra. After that, pass the necklace through the straw, clasp the end, and place them in your bag. 
• Also, the use of plastic bags comes in handy. It comes in different sizes, which is perfect for packing your jewelry. You can choose the best option to match the size of your pieces. Then fit your diamond earrings, wedding sets, necklaces, etc. in the bags according to their sizes.

5. Secure them in Your Hotel Room

Whenever you are not wearing any set of jewelry, you should leave it locked in your hotel room for safekeeping.

Also, some hotels give you the option of a safe lock where you can store all your valuable items. In this safe, you can keep your passports, jewelry, and cash as long as you alone know the combination of the safe.

More so, if you do not trust the hotel employees that have access to your room, you can take an inventory of your things.

Another option is locking your luggage and keeping the keys with you.

You can also take these things with you when leaving the room in your carry-ons. You can be sure that they are safe with you.

Bottom Line

Going on travel holidays is fun; hence you should not let the hassle of looking out for your jewelry stop that.

Therefore, try getting travel jewelry that is simple and inexpensive, so you do not have to keep worrying about your costly ones.

 However, if you must carry this expensive jewelry, these steps above can ensure their safety and care. So you can enjoy your holiday without fear and worry.