Calluses means you're working harder than you have ever worked before. Ditch the nylons long before you consider ditching the weight to save your pretty hands. They can be ripped and torn and bleed and hurt. But, they will just get bigger and harder and tougher. You will too.
Calluses are a badge.
See them as such. Be proud of them, display them to your friends and family and tell them all about how you got them. Sure, you could wear gloves when lifting, but then you would deny yourself of earning the evidence of all your hard work. I am not going to answer that question. Figure it out for yourself.