The Importance of Traveling Light

Traveling light is an idea that coincided with the growth of low-cost flight companies. People sometimes need to do short-duration trips and do not necessarily need proper luggage weighing them down.  The main reasons for short trips are weekends off work and business trips!

Taking a simple hand luggage with you gives you extra mobility while you keep more money in your pocket.

Taking your favourite pieces of jewellery with you while traveling can be tricky.

There are some especially efficient pieces of jewellery to travel with which can allow you to be chic and at the same time travel light.

Some individuals though prefer to compromise their style and personality while traveling low-cost, when it is in fact not necessary.  Compromising your style is never the answer.

Ideally, the space allocated for jewellery should be way more, but it would not be practical because of all the weight and the fact that other things should be prioritised when traveling.

Since that is the case, your bijoux options need to fit your tiny portable wardrobe! There is no need to panic about what to fit in there if you plan this as you should!

A balance between style and practicality

will provide you with the appropriate solution.

Here are some of the most elegant and light-weight options for you to choose:

1) A pair of diamond studs

Diamond Treats Diamond Stud Earrings White Gold

Functionality:5/5

Small Size: 5/5

Style: 5/5

Versatility 5/5

You could bring with you the lightest diamond studs you may have. The smaller, the better. Diamond Studs are considered to be the best pair of earrings to take with you on a trip.

They are light, and stylish and can be packed neatly to fit in almost every hand luggage no matter how small.

This essential piece of jewellery can also complement both casual and formal looks equally nicely. They can be worn easily in a beach setting and are some of the firmest earrings even when you go for a swim while wearing them. (which is not advised but totally possible).

On a business trip, diamond studs could act as your “compass”. The one essential piece next to which all the rest are going to be decided. You can match it with diamond tennis bracelets, a golden bangle, or even simply your reading glasses.

All in all, diamond stud earrings are the utmost essential in travel versatility and functionality.

2)Pair of gemstone drop earrings

Citrine Drop Earrings by Diamond Treats

Functionality:4,5/5

Small Size: 4,5/5

Style: 5/5

Versatility 3/5

These earrings can be a bit heavier than the aforementioned diamond studs but they are perfect for a night out or a celebration. Hence this style of earring is essential for any bijoux box. Matching gemstone drop earrings with your clothes can be super easy in a casual or leisure setting. It can be easily paired with a pair of jeans, baggy blouses, shirts, pip toes, or high heels and to top it all off, with some sparkling cocktail gemstone rings.

3) Classic Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Diamond Treats Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Functionality:5/5

Small Size: 3/5

Style: 5/5

Versatility 4/5

Diamond Tennis Bracelets are the ultimate sport-luxe fashion pieces. Ideally worn with tennis attire, but it is also the piece you have to take with you if you want to be dressed casually but still look unique. Although diamond tennis bracelets are synonymous with the sport-luxe fashion they can be easily worn in more professional and formal settings essentially making them the jack of all trades of jewellery pieces. Easily enjoyed on both leisure and business trips so it is one of the safest choices to take with you, and can complement other pieces of jewellery you may take with you nicely.

4)Golden Bangles

Functionality: 3/5

Small Size: 3/5

Style: 4,5/5

Versatility 4,5/5

Gold bangles are tennis bracelets’ little siblings. Rigid in their structure as they do not feature a chain design, these pieces are fixed in form. Usually seen in summer outfits but not exclusively, bracelets are a good replacement for tennis bracelets but can also be exceptional complementary pieces when worn together with them. An easy match with many clothes such as jean shorts, tank tops, and drop or hoop earrings, they are very convenient to wear and can be taken with easily as they are usually pretty slim.

5)Friendship Bracelets & Anklets

Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia Friendship Bracelet by Diamond Treats

Functionality:5/5

Small Size: 5/5

Style: 4/5

Versatility 2,5/5

Friendship Bracelets and anklets are essential pieces if you plan on going on summer vacations. They may not be that ideal for business trips but they are for leisure. There is nothing more fashionable than the essential beach combo:
Sunglasses, Bikini, and Anklet/Bracelet combination is sometimes thought to be as timeless as wearing a pearl necklace at a fashion gala.

Friendship Bracelets are also very lightweight, beautiful, and luxurious. Truly a piece that is ideal for a vacation setting and a Tried and True piece of summer jewellery.

6)Cocktail Rings

Diamond Treats Cushion-cut Amethyst Ring with Diamond Halo

Functionality:5/5

Small Size: 3,5/5

Style: 5/5

Versatility 3,5/5

Cocktail rings are almost like statement pieces, but smaller and lighter. If you want to travel in style you have to take some Cocktail rings with you. In social situations (like traveling for a wedding) and leisure traveling they can be life-saving. Different colours allow for different combinations which gives enough options for quick trips and party situations! If you are unsure what jewellery to bring with for your summer vacation trip, get 2-3 cocktail rings of different colours with you. It will definitely spice up and brighten your wardrobe and also expand your options

Conclusion

 It all boils down to the factors mentioned in the beginning. Sorting out your wardrobe first and foremost, then finding out what matches your wardrobe and the occasion of the trip. Basing your judgment on your own aesthetic values is always the wisest thing to do, but without forgetting the importance of simplifying life! Traveling effortlessly takes a lot of trial and error but when you find the sweet spots you are sure to become a lifestyle prodigy without compromising your outfits no matter the occasion.