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5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR JEWELRY SAFE

Your jewelry holds monetary and sentimental value, making it a very important investment. However, a survey done by Pebblebee.com found that jewelry was one of the top 10 lost or misplaced items in the U.S. In addition, jewelry accounts for 70% of all personal property theft losses. Don’t be among those who’ve suffered loss with their precious jewels—take note of these 5 tips to keep your jewelry safe.

  1. KEEP AN INVENTORY

Most jewelry collections consist of a variety of pieces, from costume jewelry and every day wear to high-end heirlooms. The more you have, the easier it is for some pieces to be lost over time. Properly categorize and catalogue all your pieces so you’ll easily know if something goes missing. If something does go missing, it’s also a good idea to have videos and photos of your important jewelry for identification purposes.

  1. STORE AND CLEAN PROPERLY

The way you store your jewelry directly impacts its value and life. To properly store your jewelry, ensure you have enough space for each piece to sit comfortably, without touching each other. Only hang mid- to low-quality bracelets and necklaces, and lay high quality pieces flat. Keep your jewelry in a cool, dark place and avoid storing in areas that are too dry or too moist, both of which can lead to damage.

Clean your jewelry often to maintain their appearance and worth. Be sure to know which items will need additional care, such as silver or pearls. To prevent tarnishing, store all your silver jewelry together, use silver cloth and clean often. Because pearls have fragile exteriors that lead to scratches and abrasions, it’s important to store them on a soft surface.

  1. USE A JEWELRY SAFE

Always keep your valuable jewels in a locked, fire-proof safe. Keep the safe in a discreet area of your house—the first places thieves search for valuables are in bedrooms, particularly in dresser drawers and armoires. An ideal safe should be installed into a wall to make it difficult to get away with what’s inside.

  1. KNOW WHEN TO WEAR JEWELRY

Often times, jewelry is damaged or lost because they’re being worn when they shouldn’t be. To help avoid an unfortunate incident, always wear your jewelry after you’ve showered and applied your cosmetics and hair products. Avoid lotions, cleaning solutions and other harsh chemicals when wearing your jewelry. Never wear your jewelry while exercising, gardening, housekeeping or in the pool or hot tub.

  1. HAVE JEWELRY INSURANCE

Jewelry insurance is the best guarantee you can have in case you lose or damage your jewelry. Having your valuable jewelry items insured will help protect their value in the case of an unfortunate event, such as accidental loss, theft and damage. Note that insurance is separate from a warranty you may have from your jeweler. Warranties cover certain terms that have to do with workmanship issues, and will not cover damage that occurs under your care.

With proper storage, use and maintenance, you’ll be able to maintain and enjoy your precious pieces for a long time.

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