Packing is never easy, whether you are traveling abroad, across the country or to your vacation home at the beach or in the mountains. Jewelry for me has always been the hardest part of what to take and what to leave at home. But I learned to travel light, with styles that mix and mismatch with ease and look good for any time of the day. The trick: Don’t think “day or evening.” Instead, choose a combination of colored gemstones, small but impactful diamond jewelry, pieces with a dash of whimsy, earrings that can take you through your entire vacation and one statement jewel for when you really want to stand out. Whether you map out your entire vacation or wing it, it’s always good to go with some sense of direction and guidance!

Anne Sisterton provides the guidance with her 14K yellow gold malachite inlay and diamond Compass Medallion Charm with diamond clip on enhancer bail.

$1,600

The Bring it On Statement Piece can be worn alone or with a simple pair of studs. It could also be the one necklace you need for your entire vacation.

Marlo Laz 14K Squash Blossom necklace. This singular piece is composed of tanzanite, aquamarine and orange sapphire.

$22,000

marlolaz.com

ChoosE A Lucky Stud in turquoise is a must for international travel or hanging out at your beach house. It adds some color, is versatile and represents good fortune.

Grace Lee 14K yellow gold Maman Crown Bezel with rose cut turquoise stones.

$885

gracelee.com

EMBRACE THE IDEA that one is enough and choose only one ring for your jewelry travel arsenal. Select a standout singular piece that has a stacked look and it will be your go-to piece on vacation and all summer. Additionally, it will be all you need to add some sparkle to your finger. It can then be worn with other rings on different fingers for years to come.

Melissa Kaye 18K yellow gold and diamond Audrey Coil Ring.

$12,500

melissakayejewelry.com

Go For Star-Studded hoops in yellow gold that are reminiscent of the hand carved star set diamond gypsy rings of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. They bring on the glow and the glimmer, which is a must if you only want one pair of diamond encrusted earrings for international travel or nights out while you head cross country.

Logan Hollowell Star Set Rounded Diamond Hoops are reminiscent of antique gypsy set rings, reinvented as everyday earrings.

$3,750

loganhollowell.com

Take a Talisman Pendant With You even if you don’t take all of your protective charms and medallions. It will empower you yet won’t weigh you down while you are relaxing and taking in the sights.

Zoe Chicco 14K Large Diamond Celestial Protection Medallion on an oval chain. This can also be wrapped around the wrist to wear as a bracelet. Don’t you just love transformable jewels when you are on holiday?

$5,480

zoechicco.com

Dedicate A Delicate Diamond Piece to your vacation. A fancy cut diamond pendant will add a touch of sparkle around your face and provide effortless elegance, and you can mix or layer it with any other pieces you bring. It’s timeless and chic.

Eva Fehren 18K Boa Offset diamond pendant.

$3,950

evafehren.com

Going Nostalgic Is A Natural for summer. Designer’s have brought the ’70s back and with them, heishi beads. Add a bit of fun and color when you combine them with a gold chain or diamond pendant.

Jenna Blake 18K yellow gold, diamond and multicolored heishi bead necklace.

$4,800

jennablake.com

Take The Bar With You — the diamond bar, that is. A lightweight diamond bar cuff will shine from your wrist in the summer sun and shimmer in the evenings. While traveling, it’s comfortable, easygoing and sexy to wear just one. Back at home you can stack it up with other flexible and hard bracelets and change it around with your daily rotation.

Grace Lee 14K gold bar cuff with diamonds.

$1,485

gracelee.com

Join The Chain Gang and bring one classic link with you. For a slightly dressier feel, select a chain that has a touch of diamonds in the clasp. You can wear it on its own, hang a charm or medallion from it or layer it with heishi or another style of colorful beads for a festive look.

Walters Faith Clive 18K rose gold chain link choker necklace with diamond lobster clasp.

$16,500

waltersfaith.com

Choose To Bug Out In Gold and find one creature that’s trending that will bring you good juju. If it can be worn a s a pendant or a brooch, even better, as you will want to get the most wear out of your vacation jewels. Here we have chosen a ladybug. Legend has it that when it lands on you, you can make a wish and your wish will come true.

Graziela 18K gold and diamond ladybug brooch/pendant.

$8,990

grazielagems.com