Got new jewellery? 3 things to do now
If you received a new piece of jewellery for the holidays, Valentine's Day, or another celebratory event, we’ve got a few tips to ensure that you can enjoy it for years to come.
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Store it in a safe place
If you’re not wearing it, you may want to keep your fine jewellery in a bank safe or an in-home safe that has a tool and torch resistant rating of 30 minutes or more (TL-30/TR-30), is too heavy for a burglar to carry or is bolted to the floor or home structure.
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Get it appraised
If you’re not sure of the value, seek out a professional appraiser who can document the actual value of your piece.
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Add it to your insurance
Your homeowner’s insurance may not fully cover expensive jewellery. To provide peace of mind, consider purchasing a valuable articles policy that provides all-risk protection, as well as automatic coverage for newly acquired pieces. If you’ve already got a valuable articles policy, make sure to add your new piece to this schedule.
This document is advisory in nature and is offered as a resource to be used together with your professional insurance advisors in maintaining a loss prevention program. It is an overview only, and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your insurance broker, or for legal, engineering or other professional advice.
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