Don’t we all have that exciting getaway planned on the off chance we experience a sudden windfall and find ourselves with a bit of time off? If you’re going to fly all the way out to Ibiza for a whirlwind tour of everything the city has to offer, you’re going to want to look your best. Why go through all the effort just to feel less than fab?
Traveling with your jewelry may give some the heebie jeebies, but there are plenty of ways to ensure you come back with everything safe and sound.
First and Foremost: Choosing the Right Pieces to Travel With
Traveling with your jewelry collection in its entirety may be tempting – who doesn’t want all of their faves right at their fingertips? A word to the wise, however: it’s always best to err on the side of caution overseas, especially with precious pieces that are irreplaceable or nearly so.
While there is of course plenty you can do to protect everything in your luggage, fate has a funny way of pulling the rug out from under us sometimes. Leaving your nicest watch or heirloom brooch behind is kind of a bummer, but it’s better than going without after the fact; choosing cubic zirconia instead of your real diamonds is one way to live this ethos. Many wayfarers even choose to swap their real wedding bands and engagement rings out for much less expensive placeholders. Not a bad idea.
We recommend bringing jewelry that is versatile and won’t be an undue hardship to replace should disaster indeed strike. Keeping what you bring to a minimum will give you less to lose and less to keep track of – make a list and photograph everything you plan on bringing so you can do a final inventory before making your way back home.
Get Organized When Traveling With Your Jewelry
Type A goddesses rejoice: this is one of the most surefire ways to keep track of your traveling roster out in the field. Things like old mint tins, pill containers, zip-locks, and roll-up bags (which you can totally DIY if you’re on a budget) will all be extremely helpful in this department.
Not only will implementing these tools make everything easier to keep an eye on in the heat of things – your jewelry is also much less likely to be damaged en route. Other tricks include using carabiners to hold all of your rings together, erasers to stick your small stud earrings into, and threading your necklaces through drinking straws to prevent them from getting tangled.
Get Covered with Jewelry Insurance
Worst-case scenario: you get mugged in between tapas joints while bar-hopping with your girls. What now? Getting jewelry insurance will help you recover the loss without worry; it may seem extravagant, but trust us when we say that it’s better to be safe than sorry in this department.
Most insurance carriers will have ways to insure miscellaneous belongings if they don’t have policies outfitted for jewelry specifically, and these will generally be quite affordable. Nouveau start-ups like Lemonade allow you to purchase insurance for literally anything – definitely check them out if you see a new destination on your horizon.
Consult the Expert Team at Huntington Fine Jewelers
Huntington Fine Jewelers wants to make traveling with your jewelry simple, without cutting any corners when it comes to safety and style. Whether you’re scoping out options for your next big outing, looking to draft out a custom-designed piece to top off the outfit you’re most excited to wear abroad, or simply seeking the latest and greatest that Tacori has to offer, you know we’ve got your back.
