Sunny Days Ahead: Protecting Your Precious jewelry in the Sun

Keywords: priceless jewelry, gold, pearls, or opals

Now that summer has arrived, it's time to enjoy the lovely sunshine and warm temperatures outside. Reconnecting with loved ones, friends, and even oneself throughout the summer is ideal because a well-planned vacation can improve your health! Your jewelry, however, is one item that summer is not very nice to.

Unfortunately, summertime trips and passion can damage your jewelry by exposing it to dangerous situations and harsh weather. Sand, sunscreen, and most importantly, pool water all have an impact on how clean and long-lasting your jewelry is. There are concerns even while wearing jewelry when traveling. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to keep your jewelry safe this summer.

The lovely weather and adventures of summer can expose our jewelry to harsh elements or the risk of loss, which can quickly put a damper on the fun. In addition to the everyday activities that can damage your jewelry, summertime poses certain risks to the safety and quality of your priceless jewelry, whether you're a beach bum or more of a lake lover.

Beaches, Pools, and Lakes – Oh My!

On the water is one of the greatest spots to be in the summer. However, lakes, pools, and beaches are well known for being the locations where jewelry is most frequently misplaced, broken, or soiled. If your jewelry doesn't get dragged into a drain, you might be able to retrieve it if it falls off in a swimming pool. However, it is quite doubtful that you would ever discover it in the deep murky waters or the depths of the ocean waves if it comes off in a lake or the ocean. Because cold water can cause your fingers to shrink, making it easier for rings to come off, it's even more harmful.

This summer, Brittany strongly advises removing your jewelry before getting in the water to protect it.

Chlorine

It's impossible to go far in Florida without seeing or using a pool. Chlorine is the main cause of summertime jewelry damage. This chemical addition is used in many pools to keep the water safe for swimmers, but it severely damages and discolors precious metals, which is bad news for your jewelry. Chlorine can also damage precious gemstones, such as diamonds, by removing their polish and finish, giving them a drab, gloomy look.

Sand and Saltwater

Because sand and saltwater are known to corrode and discolor metals, beaches aren't much better for your jewelry. Since rose gold is an alloy made of copper and gold, it is especially sensitive to discoloration in seawater. Lake and beach sand can also harm your jewelry. Sand can harm valuable metals because it is so abrasive. Additionally, it might loosen stones by getting stuck in the settings of your jewelry. What a horror! If you experience this, Brittany's can fix any damage and fix stones.

Buildup

This summer, when you go outside, use bug spray to keep mosquitoes away. But watch out—jewellery and mosquito repellent don't mix well. Bug spray buildup can soon turn your glistening jewelry into drab, dark pieces. Don't worry if this has happened to you. To make it shine, polish, and be flawless, we advise getting it professionally cleaned.

Apart from bug repellent, sunscreen can also result in unpleasant accumulation. Although shielding your skin from damaging UV rays is crucial, it is strongly discouraged to use or apply sunscreen while wearing expensive jewelry.

Do your jewelry a favor and just remove it when you know you'll be using sunscreen or bug repellent if you find yourself in need of frequent cleanings due to accumulation over the summer.

Travel Wisely

First things first: think about if you want to travel with priceless jewels. You run the risk of losing or misplacing things when you travel. Make an effort to get jewelry that complements the majority of your clothing when planning your trip. There is less chance of anything going wrong if you pack as little jewelry as possible.

Avoid the temptation to put all of your jewelry in one bag if you do decide to pack it all. Instead, pack each piece of jewelry separately to avoid needless harm. Harder stones like diamonds may harm softer materials like gold, pearls, or opals if they are packed together because some stones and materials are far more durable than others.