How to Keep Your Jewelry Safe at Home
Owning a beautiful piece of jewelry is a privilege that can sometimes be accompanied by fear. Many people worry about losing or damaging their jewelry, or they worry that their treasures could be stolen when they aren’t wearing it. So, here are some tips for keeping your jewelry safe at home.
Have a Designated Place For Your Jewelry
Most jewelry losses can be prevented by designating a safe place to keep your items when you aren’t wearing them. When you remove your jewelry to clean or do other household tasks, resist the temptation to leave it on a counter or dresser where it can easily be forgotten (or grabbed by kids or pets). Always take the time to put your jewelry in its designated place and you’ll be less likely to misplace it at home.
Keep an Inventory
If you have a large jewelry collection, it can be easy to lose track of what you have. In the unfortunate event of a fire or theft, you will need to have an inventory of all your items. Keep a record of all your items. Safely store your inventory sheet on your computer, or with your jewelry appraisals and other paperwork.
Remove Your Jewelry When You Might Damage It
Jewelry is meant to be worn and should be worn without worry. However, there are still times that it’s best to take it off. For example, you should remove your jewelry when swimming, using chemical cleaners, and (preferably) when sleeping. These activities can potentially harm your jewelry, so it’s best to remove it and store it in a safe place.
Get Jewelry Insurance
Unfortunately, things can happen to our jewelry that we just can’t predict. These unexpected events are less painful when you have financial protection. Have your most expensive and precious items appraised and insured, so that you can get proper replacements if anything happens to them. Jewelry can often be added to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. You can also purchase a separate policy just for your jewelry through companies like Jeweler’s Mutual.
Stop in Soon to Koser Jewelers!
If you haven’t stopped in for some time, we would love to see you soon at Koser Jewelers! We are happy to help you with all of your jewelry-related needs! You can also shop our collection online or give us a call at 717-653-4941.
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