Traveling is a lot of fun, enjoying the weather and many new things in nature. Whether you're traveling by plane, car, bus, train, or cruise ship, you might want to take some of your favorite jewelry with you. However, traveling can be a real test for your valuables, such as jewelry. Below are some tips to keep in mind before you go on a trip and to pack some jewelry.

 

TRAVEL WISELY

Packing is one of the biggest pains when planning a trip, especially when trying to pack small things like accessories and jewelry, but in general, packing jewelry shouldn't be a big challenge if you know a few basic rules. First, consider whether you want to take expensive jewelry with you on your travels at all. It may be tempting to just toss extra earrings, necklaces or other jewelry into the vanity and be done with it, but a little advance planning will help keep your jewelry safe and in great condition abroad. Remember, having and wearing less jewelry will help you feel more comfortable and travel stress-free.

 

When choosing jewelry for your trip, think about those that will go with most or all of your intended outfit combinations. Consider the nature of your destination and the activities you will be doing during your trip. If your travel itinerary does not include an official occasion, such as a wedding or other celebration, it may be worth leaving the more expensive jewelry at home. Some women even travel with fake engagement rings, replicas made of zirconia, in case they accidentally lose them while on vacation.

 

Experts say that the best (and usually the safest) way to travel with jewelry is to wear it. Having your jewelry where you can see it, or in this case feel it, is the best way to protect your everyday jewelry while traveling. Of course, in this case, there is still a risk of losing them on the way, so it is worth checking in advance all the jewelry you want to take with you on the trip, checking their strength, the safety of the clasp, etc.

 

Small jewelry is usually not required to be removed by airport securityemployees, so you can confidently walk through the gate with them. However, staff may still ask you to remove larger jewellery, such as flashy necklaces, large bracelets and large rings. In this case,is recommended after taking off jewelry, place it responsibly in your hand bag, because if you put it in the luggage box, you may forget to take it later or it may fall out of the box during the check-in.

 

If you have decided to pack a large amount of jewelry for the trip, you shouldresist it's tempting to put them all in one basket. Instead, pack the jewelry separately to prevent possible damage to the jewelry. It is advisable to leave only pairs of earrings together, pinned together (if possible), so that it is not difficult to find the pair of earrings later. You can also thread the earrings through paper or styrofoam tape and secure them with earring clips. It is advisable to wrap them with a piece of soft bubble wrap or cotton material from above. You can thread the chain through a straw and clip it to prevent it from getting tangled during travel. You can fasten the bracelets around a rolled-up towel or other soft item of clothing, or an empty roll of toilet paper or paper towel is also suitable. In this case, it is advisable to put them in a tightly sealed bag in case the bracelets slip during transport, i.e. so you don't lose them in your travel bag.

 

Also remember that some stones and materials are much more durable than others, so when packing them all together, harder stones like diamonds can scratch softer materials like gold, pearls, or opals. To prevent this from happening, try to store each expensive piece of jewelry in a separate box or soft cloth. You can wrap your crystal jewelry in several tissues to protect it from friction and possible breakage. You can also use a poor pill storage box to separate the jewelry, which takes up really little space, just throw in some cotton balls or folds of cotton cloth together to gently separate the jewelry and create a protective layer against scratching the walls of the box.

 

If you travel more often, you may want to consider purchasing a travel jewelry box. Such a jewelry box often has separate spaces to store earrings, rings, pendants, and chains so that they don't touch, scratch each other, or get tangled.

 

KEEP YOUR GEMS

If you decide to take expensive jewelry with you on your trip, for example, with precious stones, it is advisable to make a list of them before the trip and take pictures of each individual item. This way, if you lose your jewelry, you can provide photos to the hotel or airline staff, and it can also be useful if there is a theft and you need to file a police report. You can also submit these photos to the insurance company along with your intended travel dates. It can also be useful for personal reasons, such as knowing exactly which jewelry has been taken on a trip, especially if you are taking quite a lot of it.

 

Never put jewelry in checked baggage bags! If your jewelry has monetary or sentimental value to you, plan to store it safely in your carry-on luggage to ensure its safe arrival at your destination. After all, a registered bag can get lost - sometimes even indefinitely. When you arrive at your destination, keep your jewelry in a safe if possible. Please note that hotel safes are not 100% secure. safe because they can be taken out of the room if they are not bolted to the floor and hotel staff usually have access to them, but it is a better option than leaving them in a suitcase or out in the open. Never leave your jewelery in plain view so that others can freely take it. If absolutely necessary, take a portable travel safe with you. For added protection and peace of mind, you can also consider insuring your jewellery, especially if it is quite valuable. Jewelry insurance cannot protect the sentimental value of your jewelry, but it can protect its monetary value if it is lost or stolen.

 

DECLARE EXPENSIVE JEWELRY PURCHASED

You don't have to worry about the jewelry you brought from home, but if you've traveled abroad and bought expensive items, you may have to declare your expensive purchases at customs on your return, or face fines or even detention. Therefore, before purchasing a more expensive piece of jewelry on a trip abroad, it is advisable to find out whether it will need to be declared at the airport customs.