Q for experts. Does seawater damage settings?

[baby monster]

I know that chemicals in the pools are corrosive to metals. How about seawater? How much damage does a setting sustain after a week''s vacation by the sea? I love to swim and usually spend at least couple of hours in the water every day while on vacation.

 

[WinkHPD]

No damage that I am aware of, BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The salt water will dessicate your skin and make your fingers skinny for a while. A LOT of rings, including my own first wedding ring, are lost while swimming in the ocean!

Wink

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

eww yea, doesn''t sound worth the risk to me. If you really love that feeling of having your band on, like I do my new Engagement watch and just cant stand to take it off (as I can''t stand to take off my watch), I would suggest a simple plain band for such excursion, have your hubby present it to you in a romantic situation and both agree to it as a symbol of your marriage of love wherein there might be high risk to your usual symbol but thats just how I plan to do it.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

As hard as it is to say this, I wouldn''t even bring it with you on vacation. So you don''t wear it to the beach, then what? What if a not so honest chambermaid slips off with it or someone breaks into the safe in your room (which is common in some destinations). I think it''s too risky all-around. Maybe you should find a less costly (money and emotion-wise) ring to wear as your E/wedding ring while you''re away?