Many of us have a special piece of jewelry that is so close to our hearts we never want to take it off. And sometimes, we’re just too exhausted to remove all those rings and bracelets before we hit the hay. Although many of us are guilty of falling asleep with our jewelry on, there are some pretty serious cons to wearing it while getting our nightly rest.

We at Bright Side can totally relate to this choice many of us face before going to bed. So we decided to find out why sleeping with your jewelry on may not be safe for your health nor your gems.

You may have noticed that your hands and fingers appear slightly larger in the morning. This happens because, when we lie still at night, fluids build up inside the tissues and cause us to wake up with slightly swollen hands. If you fall asleep wearing a ring, it will be much more difficult to remove it in the morning. To take your ring off the swollen fingers, you’ll need to use liquid soap or vegetable oil to help it slide off, or even put your hand in icy water to reduce the swelling.

Sleeping with a necklace on may put your night rest at risk, especially if you’re a big tosser and turner between the sheets. The chains can get tangled in your hair or wrapped around your neck, disturbing your sleep. If your favorite necklace has pendants or charms, they can poke you in your sleep, waking you up. If you can’t imagine parting with your sentimental piece of jewelry at night, opt for designs that won’t interfere with your sleep, such as necklaces made of soft and flexible materials.