How to Care for Your Jewelry in the Summer

Summertime means days at the pool, lake, or beach. It means rest and fun all rolled into one day! And, it does affect the jewelry you wear. 

Why Does My Jewelry Need Special Care in the Summer?

Warm, summer weather and activities invite a different lifestyle than the fall and winter months.  Whether it be physical activities, extra lotion and sunscreens, or more opportunities to wear your jewelry (think anklets and bracelets), the extra wear brings extra care.

What Should I Be Aware Of?

·       Sterling Silver Tarnishes: Sterling silver is very susceptible to tarnishing, so it is a good idea to take it off when venturing into the pool or spa. Also, lotions and sunscreen can cause it to tarnish quicker.  

·       Water Sports: Take off ALL your jewelry, including watches, if you will be skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, or jet skiing this Summer. Why? The pressure of hitting the water going at a fast speed can cause damage and loss of your jewelry. For watches, it is the pressure, not necessarily the depth, so even though your watch is rated for deep water, the extreme pressure of water at a shallow level can cause damage, too.

·       Size Matters: Our fingers tend to swell in the Summer, so if your rings are still too big for you, then you need to have it resized.  There are all kinds of ways for a ring to slip off your finger at the lake, pool, beach, or traveling.

·       Pool Time: I am an advocate for wearing a diamond bracelet with your swimsuit as you sit poolside, but if you are going to be in the water for very long, please take it off, especially if you are at a hotel or public pool.  The level of chlorine in those pools is very high because of the amount of bodies that frequent it. The Chlorine and chemicals breakdown gold. 

How Do I Give My Jewelry TLC?

·       Give Your Jewelry a Bath: When lathering up with sunscreen and lotions, your rings will have a layer of product on them which will dull the sparkle. Also, the goop will get in the small crevices of your rings.  After a day in the sun, take a soft, old toothbrush and put some soap on it. Scrub your ring or pendant and rinse! Or, use one of my jewelry cleaners that comes with a brush.

·       A Check Up: Take your jewelry into your jeweler to check the settings to make sure they are secure.  Losing a diamond at home is very difficult to find, but losing a diamond while on vacation is nearly impossible.  

Our jewelry is important to us, so we need to make sure it will last a lifetime by taking proper care of it.  I have listened to the heartbreaking stories of clients who have lost their diamond from their engagement ring or the necklace their parents got them for graduation, and I don’t want that to be you. Remember, your jewelry can last for generations with proper care, but it is not indestructible!

Can I Help You?

Summer might be the time you decide to do something special with the jewelry sitting in your jewelry box or you might want to get engaged! I would love to help you! Angela Cisneros Jewelry Concierge brings back the joy and confidence of jewelry shopping, so that you can celebrate with ease! My by-appointment approach means:

• One-on-one appointments (personal attention and no crowds!)

• Discretion and privacy (surprises remain surprises!)

• Expert help from a Graduate Gemologist with 29 years of experience (yep, that’s me!)

Learn more about me and my process: www.AngelaCisneros.com 

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