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Keep Your Jewelry Safe

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Your jewelry more than likely holds financial and sentimental value, which makes it a very important investment. Jewelry is one of the top items misplaced or lost to personal property theft and thieves know where to sell rings.

Don’t let yourself be among those who suffer the loss of their precious jewels; here are some tips to keeping your jewelry safe.

Inventory

The more jewelry you have, the easier it is for some pieces to get lost over time. Classify and file your pieces in a way that you will know if something goes missing.

It is a good idea to have photos or videos of your important jewelry for identification purposes in case something does go missing.

Store and Clean

The way jewelry is stored will directly affect its value and life. To correctly store jewelry, make sure you have enough space for each piece to sit without touching each other. Lay high quality bracelets and necklaces flat and only hang mid to low quality pieces.

Keep your jewelry in a cool dark place; an area that is too dry or too moist can lead to destruction.

Clean your jewelry often to keep up its appearance and worth. Make sure you know which pieces will need extra care, like silver and pearls.

Jewelry Safe

Keep your valuable jewels locked in a fire-proof safe permanently, unless you are wearing them, of course. The first place thieves search for valuable is in bedrooms, so keep the safe in a unnoticeable area in your house.

Know When to Wear

Jewelry will often get damaged or lost when it is worn when it shouldn’t be. Wear your jewelry after you have showered and applied your cosmetics and hair products to help avoid incident.

Don’t wear your jewelry while exercising, gardening, or housekeeping, and also avoid lotions, cleaning solutions, or other harsh chemicals while wearing your jewelry.

Insurance

The best guarantee you can have if your jewelry is lost or damaged is jewelry insurance. Having your jewelry insured will help to protect their value in the case of an unfortunate incident. Keep in mind that insurance is separate from any warranty that you may have.

With the correct storage, maintenance, and use, you will be able to preserve and enjoy your unique jewelry pieces for a long time.