Summer has arrived, and many of us are heading to the beach to soak up in the sun, play in the sand, and unwind.
As the temperature increases and the sun shines brightly, it is important to give your jewelry the utmost care it needs to maintain its shine and allure. There are specific challenges such as exposure to sunscreen and chlorine, as well as a greater risk of damage and loss during outdoor activities.
Follow these essential tips to keep your treasured gold looking great all season:
If you enjoy the sea or pool, remove your jewelry before swimming or exposing it to saltwater and chlorine. Also, elements like sand and sunlight can damage or discolor your fine jewelry.
Sunscreen is a great way to protect your skin from sunburn and harmful radiation. However this can cause an irritant accumulation on your jewelry. Sweat can also tarnish and dull these precious gems. To prevent these issues, when putting on jewelry, always use a gentle lotion. This will reduce discomfort between your skin and the metal.
This is a perfect time to show off your fine jewelry. To prevent it from direct sunlight, being tangled or scratched, organize your jewelry properly. Keep your rings, bracelets, and other valuable jewelry separately. Refrain from keeping your jewelry in humid areas, as this can result in tarnishing and other harm. Instead, keep your valuables in a cold, dry location, like a jeweler's box or a lined drawer.
Jewelry becomes dull and attracts dirt during summer because of sunscreen, lotion, and sweat. With an at-home cleaning, you can restore the brilliance of your jewelry. The most efficient way to clean most jewelry is with soap and water. You will need a small bowl of warm water, mild dish soap, a soft toothbrush, and a damp towel. Add a few drops of dish soap to warm water to create a cleaning solution, then immerse your jewelry for 30 minutes. Scrub it carefully and then rinse it with clean warm water. Allow your jewelry to dry naturally, or use a soft towel.
When it comes to maintaining your precious gems radiating and safe from harm, Ocampo's Fine Jewellery is here to help you to renew your jewelry’s glow.
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Ocampo’s uses sterile piercing instruments made from 14K gold to ensure a sanitized procedure that’s safe for sensitive skin. Light and pressure-free, our piercing service is perfect even for children as young as 6 months old.
Not to mention, we can kickstart our wedding planning while having a fun date. That was enough to lure this couple in. Sharing a few things I learned from attending a bridal fair as a soon-to-wed.
Everything You Need And Never Thought You Need, You’ll Find There
A cinnamon roll kiosk and doughnut wall are the last things we expected to find at a bridal fair. We did find them and understand how fun it may actually be to have things like these in a wedding. They’re IG-worthy and yummy treats for guests, especially as they wait out the time in between the ceremony and the reception.
Other things we did not consider looking for at the fair are, ironically, bridal car suppliers and lights and sounds professionals. In large part, it’s because we aren’t too deep into the details yet. Anyway, the point is, what you have yet to consider having for your wedding at the early planning stages, you will inevitably consider when you see it at the fair.
A Wedding Shopping List is a Must
There are easily 60-100 vendors at the fair, and every aisle you’ll pass will have a barrage of eager suppliers ready with their deals and best elevator pitches. Going in without a shopping list may lead to overexcitement over the many choices immediately available, and also, overbooking and spending. It’s best to lay out what you want for your big day, so you know what exactly to keep an eye out for. This way, your trip to the fair can become more organized and purposeful.
Trying Products and Services Out for FREE is a PRIVILEGE
FREE ENTRANCE at a bridal fair is already a privilege in itself, and one we were lucky enough to take advantage of at the last minute. Bridal fairs have pre-registration perks that couples can and should make the most of.
On a regular business day, a bride-to-be won’t be able to score a trial makeup at no cost. High end caterers won’t be holding taste tests, at least without registration fees, either. So, while you’re at the fair, make the most of the experience by getting the most out of the vendors. Have a taste of everything while pretty much everything is within reach.
Leave Your Number with the Vendors
The prices and quality of their offers are not the only determining factors in choosing your suppliers. How proactive and professional they are will make any deal all the more sweet. Leave your number with the vendors. See who’ll follow through, post- bridal fair. Proactive follow-throughs are typically a good indicator of how willing a supplier is to go the extra mile, and that’s a major plus point.
Zero Bookings After the Fair is OK
You went to the fair to check and explore your options. While it may be tempting to book and pay right there and then, ending up with zero bookings after your attendance is perfectly okay. This gives you more time to think and research about the suppliers you’re eyeing. You’re surely heading home with a bag full of brochures and calling cards anyway. Should you decide to book after the fair, you’ll be fine.
Attending a bridal fair for the first time is quite the experience. In the course of planning our big day, we’ll be sure to head over to a few more. Fingers crossed that, in doing so, we’ll be able to put together a dream team in time for our wedding.
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We’re down to the final months of the year. If you’re newly engaged and set to walk down the aisle in 2024, the months are sure to fly by fast. In between running errands and keeping your daily routine in check, squeezing in planning your wedding can be quite the task.
Thankfully, there are wedding to-do lists left and right from reputable suppliers to help you plan next year’s nuptials. We put together this list.
Save the Date
Having a wedding date sets your wedding plans in motion. In choosing yours, consider family customs and traditions. Do your soon-to-be in-laws check feng shui, or are there dates your family typically avoids for such occasions?
It’s also important to mind the weather. Planning a destination wedding? Then the summer season may be apt for your nuptials. Think a garden wedding will be perfect for you? Then your perfect date may lie somewhere between late May and early June.
Reserve the Venues
The year 2024 is an auspicious time for various events, especially weddings, as it’s the Year of the Dragon. Couples are sure to have reserved their venues a year or at least 8 months in advance. Take your cue from them and do the same to secure the ceremony and reception of your dreams. You can never be too early for the big day, can you?
Book the Suppliers
From the major players down to the smallest details, suppliers can make or break your big day. Having the wrong one is worse than having no one at all. Knowing where to find trusted wedding vendors is key to getting the right ones for your wedding. As bridal fairs are being held left and right, take the time to drop by a few of them to score some deals upon booking.
Book the Guests
Whether or not you made a big announcement on your socials, you know your big day calls for a perfect attendance from all your loved ones. Make sure to achieve this by keeping the RSVP simple, accessible and easy. Add a modern touch to the way you RSVP with a wedding website. You may even opt to go paperless and do without the usual printed invitations. Not only will your guests be able to confirm their attendance in a few clicks; they’ll also be able to see your story with a few scrolls.
Seal the Deals
Now all that’s left to do is to seal all the deals. Plan your payments, and start making them, so all you have to think about in the days leading up to your wedding are you, your partner and the main event.
There you have it, a few basic yet very important musts for your wedding. Hope you found these helpful. Best wishes as you count down the days to your big day.
]]>Ocampo’s Fine Jewellery is honored to stand alongside these stalwarts, reinforcing our enduring legacy as a pioneer in the Philippine fine jewelry market. At the same time, we are pleased to be in the company of top suppliers in the wedding industry. It is exciting for our brand to see new avenues for client acquisition and business collaboration, and we look forward to exploring opportunities with our co-exhibitors.
We also took the opportunity to reconnect with frequent collaborators such as renowned fashion designer, Joe San Antonio. Thank you, Joe, for letting our pieces finish off your dazzling runway-ready creations.
Taking part in the Inspired Beginnings at Conrad Manila surely inspired Ocampo’s Fine Jewellery to continue our legacy as an enduring brand and to keep up with the changing times by marrying the old with the new. We will surely be back to grace future bridal fairs and events. Till then, we look forward to seeing you in our stores.
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