Do you travel with your VCA when doing a beach vacation?

[Tempo]

That would make a nice thread by the way! Beach wear and bling! What do you think ladies? A lot of cool pics from beautiful places!

 

[couturequeen]

I wear my VCA while traveling. But not 24/7.

Same! I have worn pave pieces to the beach and it’s nice to have some nice earrings for meals and shopping. I brought my Frivole on my latest beach vacay.

I avoid bringing any pieces that aren’t water friendly.

 

[EpiFanatic]

I would wear only gold pieces. Don’t want sand and dust trapped in my pave pieces.

 

[Emily1830]

I won’t wear anything nice in the pool or beach. I don’t like the idea of sunscreen, chlorine, and sand getting into my fine jewelry. It’s the same reason I won’t shower with any fine jewelry.

 

[880]

This is just for me personally obviously and I understand others would disagree... I travel with various pieces on beach vacations, and I'll wear pieces to the pool at whatever resort we're at, but I would not wear anything at the actual beach, nor in the ocean. In the event we want to spend time at the beach, I keep everything in our hotel room safe.

Yes, this ^

I definitely wear pieces when going on beach vacations however I’m the weirdo because I can’t swim and I never ever under any circumstances get in the pool or ocean. I lounge on cabana and read the entire time.

If I were simply lounging by a pool, in theory I would have no problem wearing stuff, but I usually don’t remember to put it on

I don't wear any jewelry at the actual beach or pool (it stays in the hotel safe), but I found that this set worked well for dinners out, travel, etc.

same as above

+1 with @couturequeen , if I had solid gold hammered alhambra, I might be less careful, because the materials are more durable.

 

[Bisoux78]

Going on a beach vaca, and I can’t decide if I should bring my VCA. I’m afraid it might get lost or stolen.

I’m thinking I could wear my YG 10 motif Alhambra necklace, and matching YG 5 motif bracelet. The YG is so low maintenance that I can sleep and shower and swim in them. But will they get damaged as I re-apply sunscreen all day? And swim in the pool and ocean?!
What do you guys do for travel?

For beach/pool vacations I don't wear anything expensive near the beach and/or pool. However, I would wear them afterwards to lunch, dinners or excursions away from the water. For me, it's not worth it to incur any damage or worse, lose one. You have all your life to wear and enjoy these pieces so a few days w/o wearing them isn't that bad.

 

[SouthTampa]

I would not. I remember reading that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had separate jewelry for when was on the water. I think she called them her swimming rings.

 

[nicole0612]

I would not. I remember reading that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had separate jewelry for when was on the water. I think she called them her swimming rings.

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[xiaoxiao]

I did bring the 10 motif last summer to Greece - and saw many people did as well. It was fine - I worn it in the pool sometimes and also accidentally worn it to snorkeling. The only thing I worried about was the tan line I would say go for it - just be prepared to leave it in the safe when you feel like you would be in the sun all day. Have fun!!!

 

[minted5]

We traveled to Costa Rica for spring break last year and I left my VCA at home. I wore a simple diamond pendant that I just kept on 24/7, David Yurman bracelets (left my Tiffanys at home), and one pair of earrings that I wore daily as well. I don't bring my more expensive pieces, especially in places where I don't want to be flashing expensive items (same goes for purses).

 

[ParisBound]

My question is why have nice jewelry if we can't wear it on vacation too? I took my VCA to Hawaii and wore it with my cute Dior Small book tote and some great designer flats to dinner each night. During the day, it all stayed in the safe, but I loved getting "dressed up" for dinner each evening. (Oh an my H wrap too.) Though here it sounds like a lot, it's all very subtle and reflects who I am. I love each piece so much and would feel naked without them on a beautiful tropical vacation.

 

[lisawhit]

I wear VCA every day and I bring select pieces when I travel. Most of the time I bring vintage alhambra 5 + 10 hammered yellow gold bracelet and necklace

 

[BigAkoya]

I wear jewelry while on vacation. At the beach and if I am getting wet, I do not wear any jewelry. This is mainly because of the water/sand and all the scum & dirt that come along with it. The ocean is really nasty water.

However, if I am not getting in the water/sand and just enjoying the moment, I will wear jewelry.

Vacations are all about fun and enjoying life.
For me, part of that enjoyment is seeing my bling under a beautiful sky in a different part of the world. The sun shines differently. Staring at bling at sunset brings an ear to ear grin on my face. Then you have morning breakfast with the white sun beaming down. Bling looks different yet again!

I vote to bring your bling!

 

[floridamama]

I love wearing my jewelry on beach vacations! I don’t wear them while swimming. I do wear them every night for dinners and such. On a relaxing, beautiful vacation it’s the perfect time to truly enjoy your pieces.