What jewelry pieces do you bring along when you travel? If you're like most people, you leave your most expensive pieces behind for safekeeping. (Smart choice.)

But what if you're not jet-setting to your favorite beach? What if you're traveling for a wedding or for business? In those cases, you may want to have some of your fine jewelry along.

Jewelry hazards exist year-round. From falling down drainpipes to flinging off with a winter glove, there are opportunities for a lost ring at every turn.

In honor of bracelets lost in the sand, gems fallen victim to a wicked game of beach volleyball or rings resting on the ocean floor, here are 10 jewelry safety tips to avoid damage to your jewelry.

Mailing a valuable item, like a piece of fine jewelry, may set you on edge. What if it gets lost or stolen?

Follow these eight steps to ensure your item ends up at its destination safe and sound.

When we think about losing weight, we typically focus on common areas: stomach, hips, thighs, etc. However, your fingers can store fat, too, just like any other part of your body.

Okay, we know what you're thinking. "After how many pounds do I have to worry about my fingers shrinking?"

While you may not have the dangers of the outside world to worry about inside your home, your home presents its own risks when it comes to jewelry care.

Here are six simple ways you can help avoid loss or damage to your valuable jewelry.