The holidays are mad rush of shopping, cooking, family gatherings, and road trips. It is incredibly easy to overlook or forget about a few things here and there. Some things, however, can end up costing you dearly in the end. Like, leaving the house unlocked during a quick trip to grocery store or forgetting to turn on the alarm before you dash out of the house on the way to the airport to go and visit the folks. Unfortunately, this puts you in harm’s way of being the victim of a nasty burglary. Every year, the number of home invasions increases dramatically around the holidays.
What is the number one thing stolen in almost every single situation? You guessed it: fine jewelry. Jewelry is easy to find, easy to stash, and even easier to pawn. So, this holiday season, we want to ask you to do one thing before you get caught up in the mad rush: take your fine jewelry to be appraised and insured! It is so incredibly easy and will save you from insurmountable regret later if the unfortunate event of a break-in should occur.
The jewelry appraisal process is a lot simpler than you might think. Plus, it takes little time at all. Find a reputable appraiser at a local jeweler or through a friend’s recommendation. When it comes to money, you can always count on those closest to you to tell you the nitty-gritty truth about their experiences with certain services, especially appraisals! Always ask an appraiser for credentials and what fees they charge before proceeding. Get a written appraisal for your own records, including any photos that were taken, the valued assessment, and the signature of the appraiser. We suggest doing this every few years, which will afford you incredible peace of mind when you leave home.
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