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In the summer, jewelry is most affected by pool chlorine, seawater, sand, sweat, sunscreen, and other cosmetics. It’s safest to remove valuable rings, necklaces, and jewelry with delicate gemstones before swimming, exercising, or applying cosmetics, and to gently clean them after wearing. A few simple habits can help prevent not only a loss of luster but also more serious damage.
| Situation | What’s the best thing to do? |
|---|---|
| Swimming pool | Remove valuable jewelry |
| Ocean | It’s best to leave jewelry in a safe place |
| Beach | Protect from sand, impacts, and loss |
| Sunscreen | Apply it first, then put on your jewelry |
| Perfume / hair products | Use them before putting on delicate jewelry |
| Sports | It’s best to take off rings and bracelets |
| Hot day | Check to see if a ring has become too tight |
| Travel | Store each piece of valuable jewelry separately |
The simplest rule for summer: put on your jewelry last and take it off first.
Pool water isn’t the best environment for jewelry—chlorine and other pool chemicals can have a negative effect on:
It’s especially not worth the risk with:
Chlorine can also affect the gold alloy itself, so even a yellow or rose gold ring shouldn’t be considered “pool-safe” (plus, it’s much easier to simply lose a piece of jewelry in the water).
Seawater, sand, and active movement create several risks at once.
In cold water, your fingers may shrink slightly, so a ring that fit perfectly on dry land may become looser. You can also lose a necklace or bracelet without noticing while swimming.
Especially if sand particles get:
After a day at the beach, jewelry may appear duller due to salt and other deposits left on the surface, so it’s safer to store valuable jewelry in a secure place on the beach rather than wearing it.
Sunscreen, body lotions, and oils usually cause a very simple problem—a layer of cosmetic residue builds up on the jewelry. This can:
Therefore, in the summer, it’s best to follow this sequence:
The same applies to body oil, hand cream, perfume, and hairspray.
Not all jewelry can be cared for in the same way.
Pearls are significantly softer and more delicate than diamonds or sapphires. Their surface can be affected by:
Therefore, a good rule of thumb is to put on your pearls last and take them off first. You should also avoid tossing them into a shared compartment of your jewelry box alongside gold rings or diamonds.
Opals can be affected by excessive heat and sudden temperature changes, so you should not:
Prolonged exposure to intense light or heat can affect the color or stability of some gemstones. Among the more sensitive ones are:
In the summer, we tend to:
Diamonds are extremely scratch-resistant, but they can chip from a strong impact. More often than not, the problem lies not with the diamond itself, but with its setting.
An impact can:
Therefore, it’s best to remove your engagement ring before working out, playing beach volleyball, gardening, or engaging in active water sports.
In the summer, your fingers may swell, so a ring that usually fits perfectly might feel tight on a hot day, leave a mark, or be harder to take off. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change the ring size right away. First, see if the problem persists:
If the ring consistently becomes too tight or is difficult to remove safely, it’s worth consulting a jeweler.
After wearing it, wipe the jewelry with a soft, non-scratching cloth to remove traces of:
However, you shouldn’t improvise every evening with:
What works for one metal may damage another gemstone or surface finish. You’ll find complete cleaning instructions in the jewelry care guide.
You don’t need to bring your entire jewelry box when traveling, especially if you plan to:
Transport your more valuable jewelry:
This is especially important when traveling with:
You can find more information about proper storage in the jewelry storage guide.
A professional inspection is especially helpful if:
Sometimes the piece doesn’t need repair—a professional cleaning or surface restoration is enough; in that case, you can opt for jewelry restoration. If the problem is structural, a jeweler can assess the necessary solution.
It’s best to remove a valuable gold ring. Chlorine and other chemicals can have a negative effect on certain gold alloys, and it’s easier to lose a ring in the water.
It’s best not to. In cold water, your fingers may shrink and the ring could slip off, and sand and salt deposits aren’t good for its surface.
Sunscreen usually doesn’t damage the diamond itself, but it can leave an oily film on and under the stone, making the diamond appear less brilliant.
Brief, normal exposure to the sun is not a problem for most jewelry, but for some colored gemstones, pearls, and other sensitive materials, prolonged exposure to strong light or heat can be harmful.
If you sweat more or use creams and oils, dirt may accumulate on your jewelry more quickly. However, more frequent cleaning doesn’t mean more aggressive cleaning—it’s often enough to gently wipe the jewelry down after wearing it.
Summer doesn’t mean you have to lock your favorite jewelry away in a box for several months. The most important thing is to know when to wear it and when it’s safer to take it off.
