NEW YORK, NY: Did you know that summer activities can wear down our jewelry?

Many of us don’t realize that our summer activities can impact our jewelry pieces. Keith Saxe gives five tips on how to care for your jewelry in the summer.

1. Sunbathe without your Gems

Sunscreen can coat gemstones which reduces refractive and reflective light. Essentially, this means your stones won’t be as brilliant or bling-y.


2. Organization is key when traveling.

When jumbled together, your jewelry doesn’t always get along. Always pack pieces in individual soft cloth pouches or lined jewelry boxes to prevent scratching, dulling, and the dreaded tangling of chains.

3. Keep it safe.

Always keep your jewelry in a secure place.

4. Shopping for something new? Do your research.

Before buying jewelry, always check the retailer’s reputation and rating with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) and always ask for an appraisal. The appraisal should always have the store’s letterhead and a clear signature of a member of store management.

5. Before you go away, be sure your jewelry is adequately insured.


About Keith Saxe and NYC Wholesale Diamonds: Keith Saxe is the founder and president of NYC Wholesale Diamonds located at 47 West 47th Street Suite 3A in the New York City Diamond District. He was named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column. Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 26 years. He authors a blog at www.NYCDiamondBlog.com.


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