How to Keep Jewelry Safe

Whether your jewelry is monetarily valuable or sentimentally valuable, a few simple steps can keep your items safe. Some carefully planned investments and forethought can ensure that your items remain vibrant and protected for a long time.

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1. Purchase a safe. For an extensive or valuable jewelry collection, the surest way to keep jewelry secure is to purchase a fireproof safe. Purchase a quality safe at a number of retailers, from department stores to specialty safe dealers to pawn shops.
2. Store jewelry away from vents and grates. If your central heat or air conditioning runs through underfloor vents, be sure to store your jewelry away from the vents to avoid your valuables falling between the cracks.
3. Ensure that your jewelry fits correctly. A safeguard against damage or loss is simply to make every effort not to lose jewelry. If you experience weight loss or buy a new piece, employ a jeweler to size your jewelry. Make sure to check clasps regularly so repairs are made in a timely manner.
4. Keep jewelry in unlikely places. While a beautiful jewelry box might seem like an attractive storage option, it's an obvious place for thieves to look. Instead, keep jewelry safe in a kitchen drawer, a container under the bathroom sink or another odd location.
5. Get an appraisal. Having your jewelry appraised periodically to accommodate fluctuating value is a good investment. If you choose to insure your jewelry collection, an appraisal proves the value of your items.
6. Insure jewelry. Check your home owners' or renters' insurance to see what exactly it covers. If your policy doesn't cover lost valuables, check into a separate clause or policy to keep your valuables safe.