How to Protect Your Jewelry While Traveling

Fall brings plenty of reasons to travel, from Thanksgiving visits and weekend getaways to holiday celebrations with family and friends. A little preparation before you leave can help protect the pieces you value most!

TIP 1: Think Twice Before You Pack

One of the simplest ways to protect your jewelry while traveling is to be selective about what comes with you.

Ask yourself: Will I actually wear this piece on the trip?

If the answer is no, consider leaving it safely at home. This is especially true for pieces that are particularly valuable or have significant sentimental value. Your jewelry does not need to go everywhere you do.

TIP 2: Give Your Jewelry a Proper Place to Travel

When you do bring jewelry with you, keep each piece secure and separated. A proper jewelry case or organizer can help prevent scratches, tangles, damaged chains, and other problems that can happen when pieces are loose in a suitcase.

And when you are staying somewhere overnight, be mindful of where you put your jewelry. Before checking out, make a habit of checking the room safe, bedside tables, drawers, bathroom counters, and anywhere else you may have taken a piece off.

TIP 3: Make Sure Your Appraisal Is Current

Travel is also a good reminder to make sure your jewelry records are up to date.

If you have valuable pieces, check when they were last appraised. Jewelry values can change over time, and an older appraisal may no longer accurately reflect the current value of a piece.

Keep copies of receipts, appraisals, and grading reports somewhere secure and accessible, particularly when traveling. Book a free consultation to get started!

TIP 4: Check Your Insurance

Before taking valuable pieces on a trip, make sure you understand your insurance coverage and that the pieces you are traveling with are properly covered. Having the right documentation and a current appraisal can also make the process much easier if you ever need to make a claim.

A Simple Fall Travel Checklist

• Photograph the jewelry you are taking with you.

• Check your appraisal and make sure it is current.

• Keep receipts and grading reports somewhere secure.

• Review your insurance coverage before you leave.

• Pack jewelry separately in a proper case or organizer.

• Do a final room check before checking out of hotels or rental properties.

And don’t forget: Leave unnecessary valuables at home!