Most jewellery damage does not happen while you wear it. It happens in the drawer, the bathroom shelf or the bottom of a suitcase. Here is how to store it properly.
At home
- Never in the bathroom. Steam and humidity dull every metal, including brass temple pieces.
- Separate pouches. Pieces scratch each other. The pouch your Soul order arrives in is designed for this.
- Silica sachets. Drop one in the jewellery box. They cost almost nothing and absorb moisture.
- Chains hung or clipped. Hang them or clip them to a card so they do not knot.
Travelling
- Wear your daily anti-tarnish pieces on the journey. They are water-safe and one less thing to pack.
- Thread chains through a drinking straw to stop tangles.
- Pack temple and oxidised pieces in their own pouches with a sachet, in a hard case, in your hand luggage.
- Put earrings through a button to keep pairs together.
Long-term storage
Wrap occasion pieces in acid-free tissue, add a sachet, and store away from sunlight. Check them every couple of months and wipe with a dry cloth.
Done right, a ₹500 pair of studs will look new for years.
Quick answers
Can jewellery go through airport security?
Yes. Wear it or keep it in hand luggage. Metal detectors do not harm it.
Is a jewellery box better than pouches?
A box with separate compartments is ideal. Pouches inside a box are the next best thing.
What about humid cities like Kolkata and Mumbai?
Silica sachets and keeping jewellery out of the bathroom matter even more. Anti-tarnish steel is the safest choice for daily wear in humidity.
How do I pack a temple set?
Flat, in its original box, wrapped in tissue, in hand luggage. Never in checked baggage.