Travelling With Your Precious Diamonds? Top Tips for Travel

Travelling With Your Precious Diamonds? Top Tips for Travel

By Kelvin Smith

The world has become much smaller to us as travellers and we travel at any time of the year. With flights to destinations all over the world we can now take advantage of the good weather where ever it is. Many of us love to chase the sun.

The Dreaded Packing

The worst part about planning a trip is packing your belongings in seemingly the smallest bag, case or holdall. It is tempting to take everything with us, but unfortunately when we try to squeeze too much into our allowance, our precious items can get damaged. Of course, you want to take that fabulous pair of diamond earrings that he gave you for your birthday, and your much adored diamond engagement ring, but there are some decisions to be made to safeguard your precious items. Here are some tips to keep them safe:~

• It is likely that you will be wearing your diamond engagement ring and/or wedding band, but there is no doubt that you will want to carry other jewels in your luggage. First and foremost, check that your jewellery is insured for the correct amount and your insurance covers for loss away from home and at your holiday destination. Many of us let this slip as we acquire more pieces. It is wise to do an overview of this before you travel. Have your jewellery reappraised and be sure of the current value. Values change over time, and in the current climate it is likely that your diamonds and jewellery are worth more than you think.

• If you are travelling on public transport, trains, even planes in some instances, keep jewellery with you. Have a large shoulder bag that you can easily keep your jewellery in with your other personal possessions, preferably one with a strap that goes across the body. Leaving the case or bag in which the jewellery is being kept unattended is inviting theft. Even hotel staff, who we hope are trustworthy, should not be allow to handle your precious jewels.

• When flying, keep your jewellery in your carry on board bag, and never in checked luggage. Sophisticated screening devices at airports can easily pick up objects of value. Better to have them on your person than whisked away into the luggage hold of a plane.

• Make two lists of the valuable items you are taking with you, leaving one at home with photos of the items. If by some chance a piece should get broken or is stolen or lost, you can then provide insurers with relevant information about your diamond jewellery.

• At your hotel, store jewellery in your room safe, or for really valuable items the hotel safe which is more secure than the one in your room.

• Pack your jewellery carefully. Wrap each piece separately in fabric before putting them in your jewellery case. This prevents pieces rubbing against each other which can cause scratching or breakage.

Following these simple tips should keep your diamond jewellery safe and you will feel that you have done as much as you can do to prevent loss or theft. If you are planning to enhance your collection with exquisite diamonds, go to My Diamonds, mydiamonds.com.au where their selection of diamond jewellery and loose diamonds is breath-taking. For more advice about how to care for your jewellery whilst travelling call My Diamonds on 1800 766 567.

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