Summer often means travel – and the perfect excuse to wear your favourite jewellery.
That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide: a few essential tips to help you take care of your pieces while you’re away, so they last beautifully for years to come.

1. Keep It Minimal

When it comes to travelling, less is often more. Choose your favourite pieces — the ones that feel comfortable, versatile enough to wear from day to night, and that complement every outfit. Try to avoid bringing anything too delicate or sentimental. It's best to keep things simple so you can travel light and worry-free.

2. Use a Jewellery Travel Case

Tangled chains and scratched surfaces are common issues when packing jewellery. Invest in a compact, structured jewellery case with separate compartments to protect each piece. It keeps everything organised, secure, and ready to wear.

Explore our collection of Jewellery Travel Cases.

3. Always Carry It With You

We recommend keeping your jewellery in your hand luggage or with you at all times — it’s a safer way to avoid any damage or loss while in transit.

4. Remove Before Swimming

Salt and chlorine are not jewellery friendly! They can damage metals and even loosen gemstones over time. To help preserve your jewellery’s condition and avoid tarnishing, always remove it before swimming or applying sunscreen.

5. Clean Before and After You Travel

Exposure to sunscreen, moisture, and daily wear can leave behind residue and diminish the brilliance of your jewellery while travelling.
To preserve its condition and ensure lasting shine, we recommend a professional clean both before and after your trip — a service available at all Keanes stores.

If you’d like to learn more about our cleaning service, feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to assist.

Choosing the Right Materials for Summer

Some materials are simply better suited for summer wear — especially when heat, humidity, and sun cream come into play. Here are a few to keep in mind when packing your jewellery:

• Gold: Durable, resistant to tarnishing, and ideal for everyday summer wear.

• Platinum: One of the strongest metals — it won’t tarnish and holds up beautifully against sweat or water exposure.

• Sterling silver: A timeless option, but more prone to tarnish when exposed to air and moisture. If you wear silver, store it properly and clean it regularly during your trip.

• Avoid plated jewellery: Gold- or silver-plated pieces tend to wear quickly with sweat, sunscreen, or salt water — best to leave them at home.