If you are a jewelry lover and you enjoy visiting new cities and countries, chances are, you have many beautiful pieces worthy of display.
People like to be reminded of special moments and places they encounter during their travels. As found in a 2021 study by H Wilkins, people collect souvenirs (ranging from small mementos to jewelry from areas visited) “as evidence of the experience as well as the roles of memory and as gifts.” If you are a jewelry lover and you enjoy visiting new cities and countries, chances are, you have many beautiful pieces worthy of display. Since travel is a never-ending affair, collecting the right pieces is vital, as is displaying your purchases so you can share your memories with friends and loved ones.
Celebrating Artistry and Tradition
One of the most enriching things about travel for fashion and jewelry lovers involves discovering and purchasing the work of local artisans and jewelry makers. Before travelling, it can help to check out pages such as UNICEF USA’s Market, which features examples of beautiful work from across the globe. Stunning designs to check out include tribal jewelry from Thailand, Gemstone and Taxco silver earrings from Mexico, and garnet and silver anklets from India. When selecting pieces, you should ideally opt to visit the studios of the artists themselves or otherwise ensure that you are buying fair trade pieces.
Finding Pieces that Suit Your Personal Style
When you are traveling, it can be tempting to buy pieces that you know you will not find back home. However, by doing so, you can end up with pieces you never wear at all. Choose jewelry that suits your fashion taste and overall style. For instance, if you love Bohemian summery looks, then beaded and silver jewelry will most likely go with the cool, flowing pieces in your wardrobe. If you love classic or minimalist looks, then fine jewelry pieces in classic settings (think princess cut diamond rings, halo earrings, or yellow or gold bangles and stones such as diamonds and pearls) will probably stack up nicely alongside other pieces in your collection. You can always have a few fun pieces that diverge from your general style, but especially when it comes to fine jewelry, compatibility with the rest of your wardrobe should be a priority.
Displaying Your Travel Inspired Collection
As your collection of pieces by designers from around the world grows, consider displaying your items in an artistic and visually appealing manner. You can divide your jewelry by country or region, by metal type, or by stone. Whichever means you choose, ensure you have stable displays so that your pieces remain in good condition throughout their lifetime. Top ideas for display include jewelry stands, trinket platters in gorgeous materials such as seashell or rose gold, and pull-out drawers. The latter are ideal since you can keep jewelry discreetly but open your eyes to a whole new world with a pull or push of a drawer. Investment pieces can be kept in an elegant display box and stored in a safe.
Curating a travel-inspired jewelry collection is a great way to celebrate your love of travel and jewelry. When choosing items, make sure they are fair trade and pick pieces you can actually see yourself wearing, as well as those that go with clothing you already have. Display your collection proudly, dividing pieces up according to zone or material so they are easier to find.
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She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Mass Media from Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens and she has been editor and editor-in-chief in various economic magazines and newspapers.
