I have a rather complicated set of 4 small rings that are together.
3 years ago, after wearing them every minute, they began to break in the back. After having them "repaired", one year later they broke again, badly.
After dawdling around and finally getting around to taking it to a really good jeweler, they told me that because of the way they are together, I should never wear them while doing any hard work (dishes, lifting, scrubbing, cooking, etc.) And I should not wear them at night.
Since then I have not taken them on vacation. They are more sentimental than expensive, but I'm trying to hang on to them for good.