What Type of Jewelry Should You Wear While Travelling?

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Who doesn’t love them? All women like jewelry, no doubt about that. For some they may represent a status symbol, a way to enhance their beauty or simply a keepsake, an extra dose of sentimental value.

But what do you do when you spend a lot of time on the road, travelling from one destination to another? Do you decide on one piece that you never take off? You buy insurance? Or leave it home?

Wearing or carrying expensive jewellery around may easily turn into a hassle. Not to mention that when you are away from home for long periods of time means having more of those lovely jewels with you, so you can match your outfits on a daily basis.

Being a part-time nomad for the past ten years, I learnt that the wisest thing would be to leave the valuables at home, so I don’t have to freak out when losing an earring or a necklace, nor to feel unsafe while travelling through poor countries or worry that they might get stolen from the hotel room.

We all know that flashing out valuable goods such expensive jewellery, photo or video equipment, electronic devices can put one’s life at risk in certain countries or even back home in some questionable neighbourhoods.

Thus try to be a bit self-conscious about what you are wearing when you are planning to visit some low income areas. Having a 60K ring or bracelet on your hand may trigger unwanted attention and lead to some unexpected reactions.

Here are some tips and tricks you can use to keep yourself safe:

Leave your karats at home!

Ditch the gold and silver! Switch to sterling silver! It’s easy to maintain, hypo-allergenic, incredibly versatile and durable. In addition, it allows you to keep up with the trends as the options are endless. It has a classy look and has the ability to keep you safe.

Be modest!

If you can’t leave your diamond engagement ring at home (who would?), refrain yourself from advertising it. By that I mean, there is no need to tell everyone you are having a real Tiffany or Cartier ring, not even when inquired about it. Keep in mind that modesty never killed anyone!

Mix your valuables with non expensive ones!

If you are wearing an expensive ring, make sure you turn it towards the inside of your palm, to mask it! Add a less valuable bangle, bracelet or a pair of earrings to your outfit that would make your ring less visible.

Switch to costume jewellery.

It’s fun and it won’t be a big deal if you lose a piece. Using gold-plated jewellery you can get the allure of luxury without its cost. When you include costume jewelry in your style, try to keep it simple and tasteful by sticking with colours in the natural-stone spectrum.

While it may seem challenging to travel without your favourite piece of jewellery, it certainly beats getting it lost and feeling miserable for the rest of your journey.

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Please note that this post has been previously post on my Pilgrmrblog!