If you are planning on traveling soon, then you have probably been pondering the best way to pack your jewelry. No one wants to arrive at their destination to find their jewelry has been damaged or gone missing and you shouldn’t spend your whole trip worrying about your pieces either. Check out the following tips to help better protect your vacation jewelry line-up while traveling!
Consider Where You Are Going
As you begin to pick out which pieces are going to come along for the ride, keep in mind where you are going. If you are going to be spending your whole trip on the beach or hiking in the wilderness, then you may want to leave your more expensive pieces at home. If you are heading for an unfamiliar city in a foreign country, it’s best to forego wearing big, flashy pieces that will announce to pickpockets and thieves that you are a tourist.
Match Your Jewelry to Your Outfits
Avoid packing too many pieces by making sure the jewelry you are bringing will match with at least an outfit or two in your bag. The more jewelry you bring, the more likely you are to lose something. A good rule of thumb is to stick with either silver or gold so that all your pieces are easier to mix and match for more looks.
Assess the Jewelry You Chose
Once you have decided which pieces you want to bring, it’s best to give them each a quick inspection. Check each one to make sure there are no loose stones, bent prongs, or broken clasps. No matter how careful you are with your jewelry while traveling, it’s being put under more stress and is more likely to break or fall off when you aren’t looking. It’s not a bad idea to bring your favorite pieces to the experts at Joslin’s for a quick repair and cleaning to get them ready for vacation!
Document What You Are Bringing
If anything does happen to your jewelry, it may help you recover or report a theft if you have some form of proof of ownership. Lay out all your jewelry before you pack it up and snap a photo of it. This will also help you keep track of what you brought so you can make sure nothing is being left behind when you head back.
Jewelry Organization
There are a number of different travel organizers out there for those who want to travel more safely with their jewelry. From velvet-lined cases that keep jewelry organized and safe from scratches to necklaces pouches and roll-up organizers, there is a wide range to choose from to match your jewelry travel needs.
There are also a few different ways you can safely organize your jewelry without splurging on a new jewelry case. Buttons are excellent for holding pairs of earrings together, straws can have necklaces strung through them to prevent tangling, and plastic sandwich bags are a cheap way to keep all your pieces separate. Pill cases are also an excellent alternative. Their mini compartments keep small pieces, like rings and earrings, safe and secure.
Checked Bag or Carry-On?
If your trip involves flying, then definitely make sure that all your jewelry is in your carry-on bag. Checked bags are always more at risk than carry-on bags of being lost during travel. When you pack your jewelry in your carry-on, don’t put it in any outer pockets. To keep it the safest, it’s best to surround it with soft clothing in the middle of your bag where pickpockets won’t be able to reach.
