Security Advice for your Home
The best way to protect your jewelry is to have "layers of security" in place. This would include the previously mentioned inspections and insurance coverage. A vital part of this protection is how you secure your home and the valuables inside.
In the home, place your jewelry in a safe, if possible. If you own pieces that you only wear occasionally, an in-home safe or safe deposit box is best. An in-home safe can be a huge deterent in a burglary if used correctly. There are standards for quality of safe's and installation procedures that should be followed for maximum benefit. We don't recommend that you store your jewelry in a jewelry box that is placed in plain sight. Cash and jewelry are the first two things stolen in a home burglary - so you don't want to make it easy for the thieves.
A home security alarm system will provide an added layer of protection if used consistently. Even then, burglars are becoming very bold, breaking in with alarms blaring and going right for the jewelry that is in plain sight. Again, having an inventory and photos of your jewelry would be invaluable in this unfortunate situation. Often, having immediate information for the authorities will allow recovery of your items.
In the home, place your jewelry in a safe, if possible. If you own pieces that you only wear occasionally, an in-home safe or safe deposit box is best. An in-home safe can be a huge deterent in a burglary if used correctly. There are standards for quality of safe's and installation procedures that should be followed for maximum benefit. We don't recommend that you store your jewelry in a jewelry box that is placed in plain sight. Cash and jewelry are the first two things stolen in a home burglary - so you don't want to make it easy for the thieves.
A home security alarm system will provide an added layer of protection if used consistently. Even then, burglars are becoming very bold, breaking in with alarms blaring and going right for the jewelry that is in plain sight. Again, having an inventory and photos of your jewelry would be invaluable in this unfortunate situation. Often, having immediate information for the authorities will allow recovery of your items.