EVERYTHING you need to know about Travel Rings and Replica Jewellery – Different types, where to get them, how much they cost, is it worth it – and so much more! Checkout the index below for a full overview of what this article covers.
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What are Travel Rings?
Travel Rings are exact imitations of your existing ring, but made specifically with affordable materials, so you can wear the Travel Ring in place of your original, without the fear, worry, or anxiety of the hefty price tag. But wait! Here’s the really crucial part – by definition, they must be EXACT imitations of your existing ring – otherwise they’re not Travel Rings…they’re just…well, normal cheap rings!!! Let’s be real, at this point you may as well wear a Ring Pop on your travels.
By extension, travel jewellery is much the same – Imitation replicas of the original jewellery piece, but just at a fraction of the cost, thanks to the use of more economical materials. But don’t worry! They still shine, and sparkle like a ‘real’ diamond. Most people, (and even most jewellers!), can’t tell the difference without specialist equipment.
Other characteristics of travel rings (and travel jewellery), include that they are usually made of “adventure-proof” materials…because, let’s face it, Travel = Adventure! The materials, although more affordable, tend to include 925 Sterling Silver which is both ‘real’ and precious. 925 Sterling Silver gets its name from its 92.5% composition of Pure Silver. The remaining 7.5% is copper, which is added to the silver to form an alloy that is harder, and hence more durable.
What Jewellery can I get Replicated?
You can pretty much get any of your favourite jewellery replicated…sort of. You see, whilst most good quality jewellers may be able to create ‘travel’ versions of your favourite rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, anklets and so on, cost might start becoming a prohibitive factor. Although the materials used to replicate your jewellery can be swapped out for more economical alternatives, often many years of training and fine craftsmanship may be required to produce the jewellery piece, resulting in significant labour costs – especially for traditional jewellers who might not produce travel jewellery regularly. They may not have the equipment and processes required to recreate the jewellery in an economical manner. You can find out more about the manufacturing process further down in this article! (Keep reading!)
Having said this, there are a couple exceptions. Sometimes there can be some snags along the jewellery replication journey that might cause slight variations between your jewellery and the replica jewellery. For example, certain naturally occurring gemstones might be impossible to replicate, purely due to their one-of-a-kind nature. In this case, usually stringent criteria is applied to source the (almost!) perfect matching gemstone. But don’t fret…it can be your little secret, no one will know! 😉 In addition to this, it’s important to ensure that your requested jewellery replication doesn’t infringe on copyright or any protected elements.
Why should I get a Travel Ring?
Treating yourself to a Travel Ring, or any form of Travel Jewellery is literally money in the bank! Ok, maybe not quite money in the bank, but hey, it could well save you from losing your prized engagement ring worth thousands of dollars, not to mention the sentimental value – without spending so much as a SINGLE cent on Jewellery Insurance! Here’s the thing with jewellery insurance: It’s expensive, and for it to actually give you the peace of mind that you need, you kind of have to pay for it every month…for the REST. OF. YOUR. LIFE! OK come on now! Even if it was as low as $25 a month, that’s around FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS over the course of your life. Oh, and did we mention the fine print? You know…the pesky T&Cs that conveniently leave out certain situations. Let me be straight here for a second, I’m not hating on Jewellery insurance, I’m sure there’s some value there, but if I can get a fully customised, 100% bespoke Travel Ring, Travel Bracelet or Travel Necklace expertly hand-crafted by skilled artisans for less than a few hundred bucks, sign me up!
Below, we’ve compiled a bunch of reasons why you should get a travel ring, or any of your prized jewellery replicated:
- Perfect for Travel, cooking, gardening, working out, or other high impact activities: Who’d have thought?! A travel ring is great for travel! Well off course it is. Leave your original at home, traverse the world and enjoy carefree without the fear of losing your original, damaging one of the prongs while you lug around your heavy bags, mix dough in the kitchen, or worse still, have the entire ring stolen!
- Allows you to wear your jewellery all the time; carefree: Sometimes it’s nice to wear your engagement ring to remind you of your dream engagement proposal, especially in places where you wouldn’t normally wear your original
- Preserve a precious memory or family heirloom: Getting an imitation jewellery piece made so you can keep the original for truly special occasions could be your saving grace should you ever find yourself in a position where you’re at risk of losing or damaging your original.
- One for the home, and one for the car: We’ve all been there! Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Keys? Check. You walk out the door, you’re halfway to your destination and realise that you’ve forgotten your ring! Oh how empty that makes one feel! That familiar weight you’re so used to feeling on ring finger, suddenly not there – surefire way to ruin the day. Not anymore, keep a spare ring hidden in the car, or in a side pocket in your purse or wallet.
- Lost Earring replacement: If you ever find that you’ve lost 1 half of a pair of earrings, rest assured that jewellery replication services are likely able to produce the missing half with reference to the half that you’ve still got. Same goes for lost engagement rings or wedding bands – often a replication can be made with reference to just photos.
- Save on Insurance Costs: As mentioned above, a replica piece of jewellery might allow you to skip insurance and save thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
- You love the jewellery but wish you could make some tweaks: Because each recreation of travel rings and travel jewellery is hand-crafted and custom designed, you can make tweaks to the design to suit your taste.
How are Travel Rings made and How can I get one?
The process of producing a Travel Ring, or any travel jewellery for that matter, might vary from jeweller to jeweller. This is especially true, depending on the primary business function of your jeweller. Are you dealing with a jeweller that stocks and sells pre-designed necklaces and rings as their bread and butter? Or are you dealing with an eCommerce brand dedicated purely to building Travel Rings and handcrafted, 100% bespoke Jewellery Recreations, like JewelRe.co?
With us, the process is simple! Just head to our website, click buy now, submit your photos, and give us some details about your ring, bracelet or necklace, and we’ll handle the rest. Just keep an eye out in the mail for your custom designed JewelRe piece in about a month’s time, no matter where you are in the world!
Our expert designers will use state-of-the-art technology designed especially to recreate jewellery pieces, to model your piece in 3D Detail. We’ll then share the design with you, and send it into production where our artisans will meticulously craft your jewellery piece exactly to your requirements.
Where can I get a Travel Ring?
There are 2 broad types of places you can get your Travel rings, and replica jewellery made: You can either go to a Traditional Jeweller, or you can order directly with the World’s first ecommerce Brand dedicated to recreating jewellery for Travel Wear: JewelRe.co. Check out the table below for a comparison of Pro’s and Con’s of both.
How much does it cost?
Although cheap plastic rings can be had for about the same price as a Ring Pop candy, true Travel Rings that are actual replicas of your most prized jewellery, often require the expertise of many skilled artisans from 3D modellers to jewellery designers and goldsmiths. Traditional jewellers may end up charging a whole lot more because they may not have the specific stones required, processes in place, or experience inhouse to create travel rings. At JewelRe.co our fully customised, 100% bespoke Travel JewelRe Ring is $399 AUD with free worldwide shipping, and a size fit guarantee. Psst…If you want a further discount, a little tweety bird told me you can use code BLOGDISCOUNT for a mystery discount at checkout!
So what’s the conclusion? Is it worth it?
Overall, given the numerous benefits and peace of mind that a Travel Ring or replica jewellery can give you, and the miniscule one-off investment, getting yourself a Travel Ring or any replica jewellery is a REAL no brainer! Not to mention the additional customisation options available including engraving, design changes, and bumping up the centre stone size (Shhh..we won’t tell anyone!).
What are you waiting for? Visit jewelre.co and get yours today! Don’t forget to use code BLOGDISCOUNT for your mystery discount!
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