Shipping jewelry has been a source of frustration within the industry for a very long time. Even with technology continuing to advance there are plenty of times when it doesn’t seem any easier. It's time-consuming to coordinate logistics — and then shipments get delayed. Merchandise can get damaged in transit — or worse, it can be stolen.

While some jewelers know that employment practice lawsuits and appraisal liability claims are a possibility, an even smaller percentage are aware of what may be the most concerning threat of our time: cyber crime.

Sledgehammers and weapons. Broken glass. Dozens of luxury watches. Gone in 60 seconds.

It all happens so fast, sometimes the most prepared jewelers can fall victim to a smash-and-grab robbery.

Even with a solid overall security program, rarely is any jeweler without a point of weakness. For some, this weakness happens to be jewelry showcases — which are also the last lines of defense in the event of a smash-and-grab.

If your business carries high-value and commonly targeted inventory like luxury watches, a door buzzer system or a mantrap could be essential in preventing crime.

Their usage comes with a few caveats, though. Simply installing either system and thinking it will act as a silver bullet for stopping jewelry crime is far from the truth.

Carefully consider these questions when examining whether a door buzzer system or mantrap is right for your business.

Buying a jewelry safe isn't an everyday venture for business owners. That makes your purchase decision all the more important.

Even if you're not in the market for a new safe now, chances are you will be sometime in the near future because of increasing inventory values, capacity issues as the result of changing locations, or maybe because you feel that your exposure to burglary has increased and you want more protection.