Protect Your Valuables

I'm always amazed at how many jewelry news stories focus on theft. Like everything, this could be for several different reasons. Perhaps it's because jewelry is a very common thing to be stolen. Being so beautiful, worth so much and being made of precious metals may make them a very coveted item for a thief. On the other hand, there seems to be an added element of drama and suspense to stories about jewelry theft, and they can't help but catch they eye and imagination of many readers. Or maybe the reason there are so many of these stories is because we simply find jewelry heists interesting. No matter the reason, the fact is jewelry theft is very real. Protecting your investments is one of the smartest things you can do to ensure the life, value and ownership of your treasures.

Below is a list of ways you could protect your jewelry investments:

Home Security: More and more homes are equipped with home alarm systems every year. Having a system that alerts the police to a potential break-in can be crucial in ensuring your items are not stolen. In the case of theft, seconds matter and can be the difference between catching a criminal and returning your items to your possession.

Home Safe: A safe is highly recommended if you have small items you want to protect but don't want to keep your house locked down like a fortress. By locking an item into a safe, you can be sure your items will be secure even if you cant keep tabs on every person who enters your home or office. It is important that you secure your safe to something so that it can not be removed and opened in a different location. Most safe companies will provide instructions on how to secure a safe to a floor or wall.

Secret Hiding Places: If you do not have a safe or security system yet, there are tried and true methods of protecting your valuables from being stolen. There are shaving gels with false bottoms or even secret compartments behind electrical outlets. Some people will carve out a book and place their items in there, while others have entire secret rooms in their houses. The options are endless for hiding valuables, but choose wisely and make sure that wherever you hide your items, you can remember how to find them!