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8 Tips to Prepare Your Jewelry for Travel

Summer’s just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of sunny vacations and refreshing holidays overseas.

When you’re getting ready for travel though, one of the most important things to think about is your jewelry.

“For most leisure travel, the simple rule is don’t bring anything you’re going to worry about losing,” says Jewelry Wise.

After all, it’s never fun to worry constantly about your wedding band or diamond earrings - when you should be kicking back and having a good time. And, the most straightforward way of dealing with that, is to simply leave your most precious valuables behind.

“That’s great advice until a traveler has a situation where they really do have to carry something valuable…” points out Travel Insurance Review.

So, how do you care for your valuable jewelry when traveling? And, how do you ensure your best pieces are safe if you choose to leave them at home?

Here are 8 easy ways you can make sure your most precious valuables are safe, sound, and protected - even when you’re halfway around the globe.

Travel Case

If you travel frequently, it’s wise to invest in a travel case made specifically for jewelry. These come in a variety of sizes and models, and are specially designed so your valuables don’t get scratched, damaged, or lost during your trip.

Smart Choices

When you’re preparing, select only jewelry that you’re sure you’ll wear, and leave your most precious pieces at home. It’s never fun to stress constantly about your jewelry’s safety when you should be relaxing in the sun.

Make a Record

Make a list of all the jewelry you’ll be taking with you. Then, make two copies of that list. Take one copy with you, and store it separately from your jewelry. Leave one copy back home. This will help you remember what you have with you, and it means you will have a written record of your valuables in case of theft or damage.

Carry On

Never put jewelry in your check baggage. Instead, wear your jewelry, or stow it in a jewelry case in your carry on bag. This way, if your check baggage is lost or delayed, you won’t have to worry about your jewelry getting lost along with it.

Keep it With You

If you choose to take your jewelry with you when you’re traveling, keep your most important pieces with you. Certainly don’t leave your jewelry in an unattended car or suitcase. This will help to minimize variables and cut down the chance of theft or loss.

Jewelry Sitter

Your vacation is a great time to leave your best pieces with your jeweler for a professional cleaning, inspection, and re-evaluation. This way, you won’t have to worry during your vacation, and your jewelry will be just like new when you return.

Wedding Alternates

Find an alternate to your wedding band to wear while you’re away. Wedding bands are one of your most precious valuables, and there’s simply no replacement for that symbolic piece. By choosing a stylish but inexpensive alternate, you won’t have to worry about your wedding band slipping off in a hotel pool, or getting washed away in the tropical surf.

Get Insurance

Always insure your valuable jewelry before leaving home, and be sure your coverage is adequate. Have a recent appraisal or insurance evaluation in your home records. And if you plan to leave the country, confirm that your insurance policy covers you for overseas travel.

Bon Voyage!

Whatever you choose, make a thoughtful decision about your valuable jewelry; assess its value, emotional importance, and significance to you.

Remember that while vacations can be fun and exciting; travel can also be stressful and exhausting, and that even the best-laid plans can go awry. When you’re thinking about your jewelry, plan as far ahead as possible, and arrange for every conceivable situation or variation.

Most importantly, make sure that your jewelry plans allow you to embrace the joy of seeing new places and people, give you the chance to relax, and the freedom to immerse yourself in the adventures ahead!