The week between Christmas and New Years is a busy travel season for snow lovers. This year in particular, with the bounty of snow that has been dumped across our country, the ski resorts have opened all their trails, the state parks are fresh with powder for snow shoeing and even the neighborhood sledding hill is calling your name. Here are a few important winter pointers to help keep your favorite jewelry safe this winter!Gloves and Prongs
If you are wearing your fine gemstone jewelry rings or your beautiful unique engagement ring while venturing out into the snow this year you need to be careful removing your gloves. Prong settings are the most popular form of stone setting but can get snagged and pulled back
off the stone if too much force is applied. If you must wear your rings be sure to remove your gloves carefully and if you have any concern of a loose stone visit your local jeweler as soon as possible to have the ring setting inspected under a loupe. You may also want to consider buying bezel set rings in the future where the stone is set seamlessly without any metal projections. Also, ask for die struck jewelry settings that are made of denser metal that is far stronger than common cast settings.Ski Resorts and SpasAfter a long day in the cold you may be tempted to take a dip in the resort's hot tub. WAIT, take off your gold jewelry first! Hot tubs and heated pools are treated with chlorine which will react with your gold. The lower the karat the higher the risk.Scarves and Necklaces
I rarely leave the house in winter with out a scarf to add that extra protection from the cold. If you are like me than I am sure you have snagged your scarf on a your necklace more than once. Be mindful of your jewelry even the finest made necklaces can be prone to breakage. If a break does occur bring your damaged jewelry to your local jeweler where repairs such as these are routine and easily remedied.Jewelry is meant to be worn, taking a few precautions can keep your jewelry safe and prevent unnecessary jewelry repair.
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