Well, well, well... here we go again—summer is knocking, and I am NOT mad about it. The warm weather is finally creeping in, and if you’re anything like me, winter is already a distant memory I don’t miss. (Catch me saying the same thing about summer come September... I’m a four-seasons gal, what can I say?)
But before we dive head-first into pool days, beach trips, and all the iced coffee, let’s have a little jewelry heart-to-heart.
Let’s Talk Lotion & Bling
This is the time of year when lotions are everywhere. Dry skin? Lotion. Sunburn? Aloe. Bugs? Bug spray. Tanning? Yep, lotion again. And what do we always forget to do? Take. Off. The. Rings.
It’s too easy—we're applying lotion while staring at our favorite sparkle, and boom: residue city. The thing is lotions are packed with chemicals that can dull the shine of your rhodium-plated white gold and just aren’t great for your precious pieces in general.
Pool Rule #1: No Jewelry Allowed
I know, I know… your jewelry looks so good glinting in the sun. But please—don’t wear your rings in the pool. Chlorine is a quiet killer when it comes to metals. Over time, it can make your jewelry brittle, weak, and just plain sad. Let’s not do that to our favorite treasures, okay?
Pro Tip: Clean the Right Way
If your jewelry does pick up some summer grime, make sure you’re cleaning it the right way. Harsh household cleaners can do more harm than good. Instead, swing by Van Scoy and grab a jewelry-safe cleaner made to keep your pieces sparkling without any of the nasty chemicals. It’s the easiest way to show your jewelry a little love.
Bottom Line: Be Kind to Your Shine
Whether you're reapplying sunscreen every 10 minutes, jumping into the lake, or having a bug spray battle in the backyard—take a sec to remove your jewelry first. Give your pieces the summer break they deserve so they can stay fabulous for years to come.
Because nothing says summer like carefree days and shiny things. Just... not at the same time.
But before we dive head-first into pool days, beach trips, and all the iced coffee, let’s have a little jewelry heart-to-heart.
Let’s Talk Lotion & Bling
This is the time of year when lotions are everywhere. Dry skin? Lotion. Sunburn? Aloe. Bugs? Bug spray. Tanning? Yep, lotion again. And what do we always forget to do? Take. Off. The. Rings.
It’s too easy—we're applying lotion while staring at our favorite sparkle, and boom: residue city. The thing is lotions are packed with chemicals that can dull the shine of your rhodium-plated white gold and just aren’t great for your precious pieces in general.
Pool Rule #1: No Jewelry Allowed
I know, I know… your jewelry looks so good glinting in the sun. But please—don’t wear your rings in the pool. Chlorine is a quiet killer when it comes to metals. Over time, it can make your jewelry brittle, weak, and just plain sad. Let’s not do that to our favorite treasures, okay?
Pro Tip: Clean the Right Way
If your jewelry does pick up some summer grime, make sure you’re cleaning it the right way. Harsh household cleaners can do more harm than good. Instead, swing by Van Scoy and grab a jewelry-safe cleaner made to keep your pieces sparkling without any of the nasty chemicals. It’s the easiest way to show your jewelry a little love.
Bottom Line: Be Kind to Your Shine
Whether you're reapplying sunscreen every 10 minutes, jumping into the lake, or having a bug spray battle in the backyard—take a sec to remove your jewelry first. Give your pieces the summer break they deserve so they can stay fabulous for years to come.
Because nothing says summer like carefree days and shiny things. Just... not at the same time.