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Do not travel with anything that cannot be replaced. Priceless heirloom jewels or the necklace you inherited from your Grandma are items you should leave at home.
Carry proof of ownership. If possible bring copies of sales receipts, appraisal certificates or
insurance papers as proof of ownership. In doing this, you will avoid
any potential problems with customs with regards to import taxes and
customs declarations.
Match your jewelry to the trip you are taking. If you are going to the Ritz Paris, by all means glam it up. Backpacking through Indonesia? You will probably want to leave most things at home.
Be culturally sensitive. If traveling in a country experiencing a struggling economy, you don’t want to offend anyone or appear too flashy making yourself a target for thieves.
Common sense should always prevail...of course you are going to wear your fine jewelry in Paris, but when you spend the day at les puces, you may want to leave it behind in the safe. The same goes for the beach…you don’t want your engagement ring to end up like the necklace in Titanic!
Now…on to the giveaway!!
Since we are talking about bling today, I have two pairs of beautiful earrings from
Sissy Yates Designs to give to two lucky readers!
“Sissy Yates is a Washington DC based jewelry designer who features a unique collection of earrings,
necklaces and bracelets designed with exquisite semi-precious stones
sourced from around the world. Inspired by her work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and by
her childhood travels to the beaches of Cape Cod, the Caribbean,
Europe and Mexico, Sissy is fascinated with the rich colors and the
translucent qualities of rare stones. She incorporates these stones into her colorful designs, creating
versatile pieces that are equally suited to Washington power lunches
and casual New York City brunches.”
How would you like to win a pair of these stunning earrings? TWO winners will each receive a pair of earrings – one green and one purple. Just follow the instructions below to enter.
Giveaway ends July 25th. Good luck!!
The little star bracelets are adorable!
Excellent advice, my friend! There are just certain things that should never travel outside your own culture, and it's best to take inexpensive baubles to wear for fun. A safety deposit box is also a great idea for those really special items.
OH THE GIVEAWAY! Love these colors! Anita
Yes, always match jewelry to where you are going. Thrice, I've lost an earring and two of those times, I've recovered them. Thank you for a great giveaway!
I love the Lydia pendant necklace.
Great post! Very relevant to me since we will be headed out on vacation this summer and this issue has been rolling around in my head!
Such wonderful advise, Sandy!
You know fashion jewelry is in my background… I am ALWAYS interested in designers that I may have not met along the way.
I bow out for the give a way since I have won from you before!
I hope that you are having a wonderful Summer!
withLove!
Great tips, Sandy! I almost always travel with my wedding band and engagement rings – the only time I left them behind was when we went on our Africa honeymoon. Most of my every day jewelry is semi-precious stones or costume, so wouldn't be too terrible if lost, so into my bag they go! (Didn't bring much to, Bhutan, though, it seemed like a place to travel light!) Ironically enough, it's often my handbags I leave at home – if anything happened to my larger Chanel bags, I'd be so sad, so even when I'm off to Paris, they stay at home.
Now I just need to plan another trip to take my jewelry on!
Happy Wednesday! XOXO
Good tips. I have learned the hard way to not travel with anything that means a lot except my wedding rings which is always on my finger. Sadly had quite a bit stolen when I was young and naive in my early 20's…never again! Now its fun costume and no worries…would love to win the beautiful earrings!
I'd love the Rosa Necklace (Agates)!
I used to bring a bunch of jewelry (nothing fancy) and never ended up wearing any of it. Now I go for the simple look – hoop earrings, my watch and wedding ring – Done!
Great advice! I love the Lydia necklaces. The earrings would be lovely to have. I'm a fan of yours and Sissy Yates! Plus Instagram. Fun post!
I would love to add the Elizabeth Earrings to my travel wardrobe!
Great advice. My good jewelry is insured and I pick and choose what I take on each trip. My opinion is that it is meant to be worn and enjoy the the trip/s with me. Heirloom pieces stay at home because I know they can never really be replaced. I have never before had jewelry stolen on a trip – but oddly, a favorite bathing suit and coverup were stolen from a hotel room! Really??? how weird! On the Sissy Yates pieces – went to her site and was wowed by the Venus necklace. Quite sure anything would be a fun addition to the trip to Italy YOU are planning for me 🙂
I always bring jewelry! My husband often complains why I bring them, but I always say, "where and when am I gonna use them if not now?!"! I love your tips though Sandy, never thought of insuring them. Might have to look into that too. Thanks for the fab giveaway!
As always this is great advice. Personally I always leave everything at home, I just do not want to have to worry about it.
I hope that you are having a great day!
omg i love the anchor necklace its so beautiful i would love to own that
Love the "Evelyn Pendant" 🙂
The Rosa Necklace is gorgeous!!
Without your wedding ring, you feel naked… heard interesting. And about jewelry insurance, we should do that..
Sandy, I'll be back. The European link party started!
Love the Tully Earrings!
I love the Simone Earrings! (http://www.sissyyatesdesigns.com/collections/spring-collection-2014/simone-earrings.html) They would look great with a little white dress I'm taking on vacation.
Excellent travel advice and I never travel with anything that wouldn't break my heart should it be stolen or lost.
I like Mavis Earrings-Turquoise
Excellent advice, I follow all these rules also but have at times felt awful without my engagement and wedding rings. I have taken to buying a plain inexpensive wedding ring to wear when appropriate. Thank you for sharing your advice
I love the Kearney Pendant.
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Count me in ! I love
Jewelry that I can live in and keep on. These are gorgeous. I just take what I wear plus costume jewelry. Great post! Xo Nancy
The Lydia necklace is my fav! That's my daughters name also.
I like the lorna bracelet.
I love the lucky star bracelets!
I have recently become a big fan of the "dangle" earring style – I used to only wear posts, don't know why the sudden switch, but at any rate – the ones in the giveaway are the Gretchen, right? Those quite possibly are my favorite piece – but, in case you wanted us to choose something different, the Quinn is my next best-loved pair!
Sandy,
My very own Mother-in-law made a huge impression on me with her beautiful jewelry when we met and I love wearing and using the good stuff. I would love to win those lovely earrings in green.
Gorgeous image of Grace!
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Having been burgled just last year, I am not sure that I would recommend leaving your good jewelry at home. I no longer have that problem, since EVERY piece of jewelry was taken – just awful! So get a wall safe if you leave at home! And thus, I could really use some new pretty things – Sissy yates earrings are just that – the blue is dreamy!
I love the Sea Star necklace in the Diamond Collection.