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Valuable jewellery comes into one’s possession in a number of ways: you might have been gifted some luxury items through landmark occasions, from weddings to anniversaries; you might have been bequeathed some special heirlooms from a beloved relative; you might simply have a predilection for the finer things in life.
However it is that you’ve come into the ownership of your pride-and-joy jewellery, it should go without saying that your belongings need to be protected. Valuable jewellery is, after all, one of the more common targets for theft and burglary in the UK. To protect your valuable jewellery, whether sentimental or financially valuable, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here, let’s explore some essential ways to keep your jewellery safe at home and on the go.
How to Keep Your Valuables Secure At Home
There are two situations you need to prepare for when it comes to keeping your precious valuables secure: storing your jewellery at home, and wearing it out and about. Each presents their own risks of theft, loss or damage, which need to be addressed accordingly.
At home, your jewellery ought to be kept in a lockbox – or better, a safe, hidden away at the foot of your wardrobe or in your bed. It’s best not to have your jewellery prominently displayed, so as not to embolden thieves.
How to Keep Your Valuables Secure While Out
With this in mind, your best bet for jewellery in public would be not to wear it at all – but diamond jewellery is for wearing, and it would be a great shame not to have pride in your collection! If you intend to wear your valuables out, you need to ensure you’re wearing them properly. You might also avoid poorly-lit streets or public transport to minimise the chance of being targeted by a talented pickpocket. Wearing valuables outside is a risk, no matter how much preparation you manage; insurance is the only way to protect the value of your valuables.
How to Secure Your Home from Thieves
It isn’t just the storage of your jewellery at home that you should be thinking about. You should also think about the wider security of your home. All it takes is one late return home and a lazy “I’ll do it later” approach to properly storing your jewellery, for a thief to see your belongings through a window and take the opportunity to steal. Upgrading the locks to your doors is a great start, as is ensuring all your windows are locked and secure each night. A comprehensive alarm system that signals for forced entry through a window or door would also be a good start.
Ultimately, there’s no true guarantee that your jewellery won’t be, at some point, the target for a burglar or thief. All you can do is ensure you’ve taken every possible step to keep your belongings safe – and, in the event of the worst case scenario, let your insurance do the rest.
