WHEN it comes to jetting off on holiday, plenty of us would be reluctant to bring valuable items with us, especially when it comes to jewellery. Whether you’re worried about items becoming damaged or perhaps them being stolen, it can seem like the safer option to leave them behind. However, according to experts at Pandora , simple household items like straws, towels, and postcards are essential for protecting your precious jewels while travelling.
For those jetting off this summer, Emma Fox, jewellery expert from Pandora UK, has put together the ultimate holiday-proofing jewellery guide to keep your favourite accessories in perfect condition. Use straws to avoid necklaces tangling Reusable drinking straws are great to have on hand when packing and travelling. You can keep your necklaces tangle-free by slipping one end of a necklace through the straw and closing the clasp.
Read More on Holidays Use a towel to create a DIY jewellery wrap You can make a DIY jewellery wrap using a towel. Lay a small hand towel flat, then place each piece of jewellery on the towel with a few centimetres of space between them. Roll up the towel and secure both ends with hair ties or elastic bands to keep it from unrolling.
Store earrings together with a postcard To store earrings safely and together whilst travelling, poke them through a piece of card or postcard to keep them secure. Remove jewellery before entering the pool or sea As a general rule, always remove your jewellery before swimming i.