Whilst June has been mostly dominated by dreary weather for the UK, the last week of soaring temperatures have been a welcome sight for some.
Aside from sun rays themselves, the prolonged presence of salty sweat will likely tarnish metals like silver, as well as causing gemstones to become dull or pitted. Alongside maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of their jewellery, abnormal temperatures can exacerbate skin reactions to metals, causing allergenic metals like nickel to aggressively react with skin. It is therefore important to consider the quality of jewellery at this time of year, opting for hypoallergenic materials including high-karat gold or platinum.