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Summer is in full swing, which means it\u2019s time to get outside and enjoy that beautiful summer weather! Summer can do wonders for your social life and your mood (especially when on a summer vacation!). But there\u2019s one thing summer\u2019s a bit rough on: your jewelry. 
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Unfortunately, the many exciting activities of the summer months can expose your jewelry to harsh elements or unsafe conditions. Things like pool water, sand, and sunscreen can all put your jewelry\u2019s cleanliness and durability at risk. Then, summer travel plans can come with certain risks for your jewelry. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your jewelry this summer. Read on to see our top tips on keeping your jewelry safe and sparkling during the summer season! 
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Tips on Caring for Your Jewelry in the Great Outdoors<\/strong>
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Summer comes with beautiful weather. But that beautiful weather tends to draw us out into the great outdoors, exposing our jewelry to harsh elements or risk of loss. Read our tips below to learn how you can protect your jewelry when you\u2019re out enjoying summer\u2019s lovely weather.  
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Pool, Lake, and Beach Jewelry Care<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re going to be out by the water, it\u2019s generally a good idea to leave your jewelry at home. This is because it\u2019s very easy for your jewelry to get lost, damaged, or dirty when you\u2019re at a beach, pool, or lake. 
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First, let\u2019s talk about the risk of loss. Unfortunately, it\u2019s extremely easy to lose your jewelry when you\u2019re out by the water. If your jewelry slips off in a pool, you may be able to recover it\u2014 if it doesn\u2019t get pulled into a drain. But if your jewelry slips off in the ocean or a lake, it\u2019s highly unlikely you\u2019ll be able to recover it from the depths of the ocean or the bottom of a deep, murky lake. It\u2019s especially easy to lose rings in the water, due to cold water. Cold water can make your fingers shrink, which can cause your rings to slip off. 
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Next, let\u2019s talk about damage. At the pool, there\u2019s chlorine, which can cause damage or discoloration to precious metals. Chlorine can also remove the finish and polish from precious gemstones like diamonds. Then, at the beach, you have two elements that can cause damage: salt water and sand. Like chlorine, salt water can damage or discolor precious metals. Rose gold is particularly susceptible to discoloration in salt water, as it contains copper. Sand, present at the beach and some lakes, can also damage your jewelry. Sand is highly abrasive and can scratch precious metals. It can also become lodged in your jewelry\u2019s settings, which can potentially loosen them. 
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Lastly, there\u2019s the issue of build up, which can cause your jewelry to become dull and dim over time. Sunscreen is a common cause of build up on jewelry during the summer. However, murky lake water can also lead to build up that makes your jewelry look dull or dim. 
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For all these reasons, we recommend removing your jewelry before heading to the water in the summer. 
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When out in the great outdoors in the summer, it\u2019s a good idea to wear sunscreen and bug spray. However, both sunscreen and bug spray can cause irritating build up on your jewelry, which can make it look dull and dim. It is possible to clean this build up off, either with an at home cleaning or a professional cleaning. But if you\u2019d like to avoid having to clean your jewelry often in the summer, take it off when you know you\u2019ll be wearing sunscreen or bug spray. (Or at least take it off when you apply sunscreen or bug spray to minimize build up.)
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Then, many outdoor activities can be hazardous for your jewelry. Things like gardening, yard work, and sports can put your jewelry at risk of getting scratched, bumped, or dented. While scratches are more of a cosmetic issue, bumps and dents can cause structural problems for your jewelry. Bumps and dents can potentially loosen your jewelry\u2019s settings, putting you at risk of losing stones. To protect your jewelry from cosmetic and structural problems, be sure to take it off before playing sports or doing things like gardening or yard work. 
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Summer Jewelry Travel Tips <\/strong>
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Traveling is a lot of fun! But it can also be risky for your jewelry. Browse our tips below to find out how you can protect your jewelry while traveling this summer. 
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Pack Jewelry Individually <\/strong>
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When you\u2019re packing your jewelry, you may be tempted to just throw all your jewelry into one bag. However, this can damage your diamond jewelry <\/em><\/a>and other harder gemstones. Sapphires and rubies, can easily scratch softer materials like gold, pearls, or opals. For example, if you\u2019re packing a diamond pendant necklace<\/em><\/a> and pearl earrings, your diamond can easily scratch up your pearls, since diamonds are very hard and pearls are quite soft. To avoid this, try storing each piece of fine jewelry in a box or a soft cloth. Or, if you\u2019re in a pinch, you can try wrapping your jewelry in a few pieces of tissue.\u00a0
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Never Put Precious Jewelry in a Checked Bag <\/strong>
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Another thing you should consider when traveling in the summer (or any time of year, really) is what you put in your checked bag. If a piece of jewelry is valuable to you, whether monetarily or sentimentally, we would strongly advise against putting it in a checked bag. This is because checked bags can get lost. And while lost bags are sometimes recovered, other times they are gone for good. So, always play it safe keep valuable pieces in your purse or carry on bag, or just wear them. 
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Consider Whether or Not You Want to Bring Valuable Jewelry<\/strong>
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If a piece of jewelry is very valuable to you, you may want to reconsider bringing it on a trip. Traveling is fun but it comes with some risks. There\u2019s always the possibility that your jewelry will get stolen or that it may fall off in some foreign location, never to be seen again. If you have a piece of jewelry that feels irreplaceable, like an heirloom piece or your engagement ring, you may want to keep it safely stored at home. 
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This issue can be a bit tricky when it comes to engagement rings and wedding rings. You may want to enjoy wearing your bridal jewelry on a trip, but also want to keep it safe. If this issue is plaguing you, we have a tip: wear a dupe ring. You can get an imitation version of your engagement ring or wedding band made by a jeweler, using less precious materials. Or, you can also consider getting a less expensive diamond solitaire ring<\/em><\/a> to wear when you travel. This way, you\u2019ll still be wearing a ring in all your vacation pictures\u2014 but your real bridal jewelry will be safe and sound in your home city.\u00a0
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Safety Tips for Traveling With Fine Jewelry<\/strong>
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If you decide to take your fine jewelry on a trip, there are some things you should do to protect it. For one thing, never leave fine jewelry out in the open in a hotel room. When you\u2019re out and about, you should always either wear your jewelry or keep it locked in a secure safe or safety deposit box. If you know your hotel won\u2019t have a safe, you could also consider bringing a portable safe. 
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Then, there\u2019s always the option of jewelry insurance. Jewelry insurance can\u2019t protect the sentimental value of jewelry, but it can protect its monetary value. If you\u2019re traveling with valuable jewelry, it\u2019s always a good idea to purchase jewelry insurance that covers loss, theft, and mysterious disappearance. If you want to get jewelry insurance to get extra peace of mind while traveling, be sure to check the fine print before you purchase. Jewelry insurance coverage varies wildly, so make sure the insurance you get will protect you no matter where you travel to.
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