Insure it. Wear it.
Wear your jewelry worry-free with insurance from Jewelers Mutual Group, trusted for over 110 years.
What’s Covered?
A Jewelers Mutual policy covers almost every imaginable risk life may throw at your jewelry.
Accidental Loss
Your ring fell into the lake, or you left it somewhere. Don’t panic. With Jewelers Mutual Group, your jewelry is covered.
From a ring falling down the drain to a dog eating an earring, we’ve heard so many ways you can lose jewelry!
Theft
If your jewelry is stolen, whether it be in a home break-in or while you're wearing it on the street, it's covered!
Did you know... the most common place jewelry is stolen is at your own home.1
Damage
You hit your diamond ring on the edge of a table, and it chips, or your child grabs your necklace, and the clasp breaks. Rest assured; you're covered
Did you know... lost center or side stones are the most commonly reported damage to jewelry.2
Disappearance
Sometimes jewelry just disappears- it could be lost, stolen or hanging out in a drainpipe somewhere. We realize you can't always pinpoint how or where your jewelry disappeared, so we cover disappearance.
Did you know... most standard homeowner policies don't cover disappearances?
Worldwide Travel
Are you a jetsetter? If your jewelry becomes lost or stolen during your international travels, don't worry - you're protected globally while travelling!*
With a typical homeowners or renters policy, your jewelry might not be fully covered if anything happens outside of the United States.
*Coverage is only available to residents of United States or Canada. Coverage not available in Quebec.
Protection from Natural Disasters
If a natural disaster such as flood, tornado, hurricane or earthquake causes your jewelry to get lost or ruined, you're covered!
A basic homeowners policy typically offers a limited amount of coverage for your jewelry. If I tornado strikes your house, your couch may be covered but your jewelry may not be.
Normal Wear and Tear Repairs
Normal wear and tear refers to the gradual wearing or damage that occurs over an extended period of use. We will pay for the following which are caused by normal wear and tear:*
- Prong retipping
- Broken, worn or bent prongs
- Broken earring posts
- Clasp replacement
- Restringing of broken or stretched pearl strands
- Stone tightening
*Subject to availability, coverage may not be available on all policies.
Automatic Value Adjustments
IVA or Insurance Value Adjustments, is a complimentary service, applied to the values of your jewelry to compensate for market changes in jewelry’s value. This helps lessen the impact of a loss but isn’t always enough. It is always important to get updated valuations from your jeweler to get the best protection.*
*Only applied when your item’s appraisal is older than two years at the time your policy is renewed.
What's not covered?
There are a few unusual situations we don't cover. Here are a few examples that you should be aware of.*
- War and military action
- Rodent and pest infestation
- Intentional actions or voluntary parting
- Deterioration
- Resizing, cleaning and inspections
*For more details, view the FAQ section.
Accidental Loss
Your ring fell into the lake, or you left it somewhere. Don’t panic. With Jewelers Mutual Group, your jewelry is covered.
From a ring falling down the drain to a dog eating an earring, we’ve heard so many ways you can lose jewelry!
Theft
If your jewelry is stolen, whether it be in a home break-in or while you're wearing it on the street, it's covered!
Did you know... the most common place jewelry is stolen is at your own home.1
Damage
You hit your diamond ring on the edge of a table, and it chips, or your child grabs your necklace, and the clasp breaks. Rest assured; you're covered
Did you know... lost center or side stones are the most commonly reported damage to jewelry.2
Disappearance
Sometimes jewelry just disappears- it could be lost, stolen or hanging out in a drainpipe somewhere. We realize you can't always pinpoint how or where your jewelry disappeared, so we cover disappearance.
Did you know... most standard homeowner policies don't cover disappearances?
Worldwide Travel
Are you a jetsetter? If your jewelry becomes lost or stolen during your international travels, don't worry - you're protected globally while traveling!*
With a typical homeowners or renters policy, your jewelry might not be fully covered if anything happens outside of the United States.
*Coverage is only available to residents of United States or Canada. Coverage not available in Quebec.
Protection from Natural Disasters
If a natural disaster such as flood, tornado, hurricane or earthquake causes your jewelry to get lost or ruined, you're covered!
A basic homeowners policy typically offers a limited amount of coverage for your jewelry. If a tornado strikes your house, your couch may be covered but your jewelry may not be.
Normal Wear and Tear Repairs
Normal wear and tear refers to the gradual wearing or damage that occurs over an extended period of use. We will pay for the following which are caused by normal wear and tear:*
- Prong retipping
- Broken, worn or bent prongs
- Broken earring posts
- Clasp replacement
- Restringing of broken or stretched pearl strands
- Stone tightening
*Subject to availability, coverage may not be available on all policies.
Automatic Value Adjustments
IVA or Insurance Value Adjustments, is a complimentary service, applied to the values of your jewelry to compensate for market changes in jewelry’s value. This helps lessen the impact of a loss but isn’t always enough. It is always important to get updated valuations from your jeweler to get the best protection.*
*Only applied when your item’s appraisal is older than two years at the time your policy is renewed.
What's not covered?
There are a few unusual situations we don't cover. Here are a few examples that you should be aware of.*
- War and military action
- Rodent and pest infestation
- Intentional actions or voluntary parting
- Deterioration
- Resizing, cleaning and inspection
*For more details, view the FAQ section.
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Typical Homeowners
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Loss
Theft
Damage
Not always covered
Not always covered
Disappearance
Flood or Earthquake
Not always covered
Not always covered
Worldwide Travel
Not always covered
Normal Wear and Tear Repairs
Not always covered
Not always covered
Out-of-Pocket Cost
$0 deductible option
Homeowners deductible applies
May have deductible
for a $5,000 ring in Dallas (75043) with a $100 deductible
for a $2,500 chain in Las Vegas (88901) with a $0 deductible
for a $3,000 bracelet in Chicago (60614) with a $0 deductible
for a $7,000 watch in Oakland (94577) with a $100 deductible
for a $5,000 ring in New York (10016) with a $100 deductible
for an $5,000 ring in Toledo (43460) with a $0 deductible
for an $2,500 watch in Orlando (32829) with a $0 deductible
for an $8,000 ring in Seattle (98107) with a $0 deductible
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Advantages of Jewelers Mutual Insurance
Choose Your Deductible,
As Low As $0
Choose a deductible that fits your budget, as low as $0.4 Discounts may be available if you have a home alarm, store your jewelry in a safe deposit box, or possess a diamond grading report from an approved company.*
*Must be approved by underwriting.
Repair or Replacement Coverage
Get your jewelry repaired or replaced with a new item that’s of the same kind and quality as the original, up to your applicable policy limit.
Work with Your Trusted Jeweler
We work directly with your trusted jeweler of choice, not a generic third party, in the event of a claim to provide a highly rated, smooth experience. File a claim any time using our Quick Claim Tool.
5 Risks of Relying on Homeowners Insurance to Protect Your Jewelry
Homeowner or renter insurance may not provide enough coverage for jewelry that is accidentally lost or damaged, including during worldwide travel.
A typical homeowner policy could have a deductible of $500 and could only cover up to $1,500 of jewelry for certain types of losses. This could leave you with only $1,000 of coverage if you file a claim.
Filing a jewelry claim could raise the premium, or in some cases, cancel/non-renew your entire homeowner policy.
In the event of a claim, some homeowner insurance policies require you to work directly with a designated jeweler in their network, not your jeweler of choice.
Home insurance companies may be experts at insuring homes, but protecting jewelry isn’t always their specialty.
How to Get Jewelry Coverage
1
Get a quote
It takes 30 seconds to find out how affordable jewelry insurance is. If you have multiple jewelry pieces, you can get a quote for all of them, AND you can do it right now!
2
Apply online, pay instantly
Completing an online application is fast and easy. If you want to talk to a real person, give us a call at 888-884-2424.
3
Wear it with confidence
Once you’re approved, wear your jewelry with confidence, whenever and wherever you want!*
*All applications are subject to underwriting review and additional requirements may be requested before coverage can be issued.
Can I see a sample policy?
Yes. Review a sample policy here. Please note, your actual policy language may vary from the sample provided due to your geographic location and the underwriting company issuing your policy.
What is a deductible? What are my deductible options?
A deductible is the amount of money you pay out-of-pocket when you file an insurance claim. Jewelers Mutual offers flexible deductible options starting at $0, $100, $250 and $500. Keep in mind that the higher your deductible, the lower your premium and vice versa.4
What is a premium?
A premium is the amount you pay to maintain your insurance coverage. You pay this portion regardless of whether you file a claim or not.
Are there insurance coverage limits?
You can choose your policy’s coverage limits based on the purchase price or appraised value of your jewelry items.
Is there a limit to the number of jewelry pieces I can insure?
No. You can insure as many pieces of jewelry as you’d like. Get an online quote for each piece now. If you have more than 20 pieces, it’s easier to call us at 888-884-2424 so we can talk through the value of your entire collection.
What is a jewelry appraisal and how do I get one? Do I need an appraisal to apply for coverage?
A jewelry appraisal is a document that states how much a particular piece of jewelry is worth. You can get an appraisal by bringing your item to your jeweler of choice or any other trusted appraiser.
If you’re not sure where to get a jewelry appraisal, we recommend the American Gem Society and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to see a list of appraisers by state.
We strongly recommend you submit an updated appraisal, evaluation, or detailed receipt when submitting your application. This helps Jewelers Mutual and your jeweler work together more efficiently to find a replacement of the same kind and quality as the original jewelry item.
You will want to keep your jewelry's value (and insured amount) up to date, so we also recommend sending us an updated appraisal every two years or even more frequently as market values can fluctuate greatly for certain jewelry types. Otherwise, if you lose your jewelry and your appraisal value is from five years ago, you might not have enough coverage to replace your item with the same kind and quality.
What is an Insurance Value Adjustment (IVA)?
An “Insurance Value Adjustment" (listed as "IVA" on your policy) is a value-added service offered by Jewelers Mutual that is meant to help you avoid being underinsured if your jewelry ever rises in value. This service is available to policyholders who choose not to obtain an updated appraisal every two years.
The way it works is we apply an annual percentage *increase to your coverage limits based on an estimate of what it would cost to repair or replace your jewelry in today’s market.
While Jewelers Mutual does its best to determine the appropriate amount of coverage you may need in the event of a loss, it’s still possible it won’t be enough to cover the full replacement value of your item. In this unfortunate circumstance, you’d be responsible for paying the difference between your coverage limit and the actual repair or replacement value.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to consult with your jeweler, even after an IVA is applied, to determine your item’s value. If you discover your coverage is inadequate, you can then take action to obtain an updated appraisal.
Once you have a new appraisal, it's easy to add to your policy. Simply upload it to your account here, or email us a copy at [email protected]. Our Customer Care Team will take it from there.
*Some states limit the amount of IVA we can add in a year.
What’s the difference between repair/replacement coverage and reimbursement?
Many traditional insurance policies will simply reimburse you for the cost to repair or replace a piece of jewelry, up to the limits of your policy. It would then be up to you to try to get something similar or “comparable” to what you had before. This can be a stressful experience that involves providing a jeweler with appraisals, receipts, and detailed descriptions of your original piece.
At Jewelers Mutual, we don’t just cut you a check and leave you to fend for yourself. One of our dedicated claims professionals that specializes in the unique properties of fine jewelry will work closely with your jeweler of choice to make sure your jewelry is repaired to your satisfaction or replaced with a piece that’s of the same kind and quality as the original up to your coverage limit.
What’s the difference between a homeowners insurance policy, an insurance rider, and jewelry insurance?
A typical homeowners, renters, or condo insurance policy may provide limited coverage for jewelry against “named perils,” like a fire, theft, tornado, or vandalism – up to a certain dollar amount (typically $1,500). Homeowners insurance may also have an average deductible of $500, which would leave you with just $1,000 of coverage if you filed a claim.
An insurance rider is an optional add-on to a homeowners, renters or condo insurance policy that can raise the total amount the insurance company will pay you if your jewelry is stolen or damaged in a fire. A rider may leave out coverage for accidental damage and disappearance and will most likely increase your insurance premium.
A jewelry insurance policy from Jewelers Mutual is specifically designed to give you protection for your jewelry. As an “open perils” policy, we provide much broader coverage than typical homeowners insurance, including protection against accidental loss, damage, and disappearance.
We also let you choose a deductible4 that fits your budget, an option not always afforded to you if you use typical homeowners insurance to protect your jewelry.
To learn more about the differences between Jewelers Mutual and a typical homeowners insurance policy, refer to the chart.
What’s not covered?
Here are a few situations that are not covered by a jewelry insurance policy. Please refer to your policy for a full list.
- War and military action: Uncommon, but loss or damage due to war, military action, nuclear hazard, or confiscation of jewelry by a civil authority.
- Rodent and Pest Infestation: Jewelry damaged due to infestations of vermin, rodents, or insects is not covered.
- Intentional acts: Purposely damaging or losing your jewelry. Fraud associated with voluntary parting isn’t either.
- Voluntary parting: Jewelry loss caused by selling an item to a fraudulent buyer. For example, if you try selling a ring and the buyer’s check bounces, it won’t be covered.
- Deterioration or inherent vice: If the piece is already weak or faulty, and that weakness causes it to break or get damaged, it’s not covered. For example, if there are tiny holes in a metal ring and those holes cause it break or fall apart.
- Resizing, cleaning and inspection: is not covered but check with your jeweler to see if this is offered as a complimentary service.
What does the claims process look like?
The goal of filing a claim is to repair or replace your lost, stolen, or damaged item with a piece that’s of the same kind and quality as the original up to your coverage limit.
You can file a jewelry insurance claim by calling us at 888-884-2424 or using our Quick Claim Tool. We have dedicated claims professionals to guide you every step of the way! Here’s a preview of the steps involved in filing a claim with Jewelers Mutual:
- Tell us what happened to your jewelry. Was it lost, stolen, or damaged? We may ask you to provide documentation such as an appraisal or detailed receipt, or a police report if your item was stolen.
- Choose a jeweler to repair or replace your item. If you're not sure who to use, we can help find a jeweler near you. We will work directly with your jeweler of choice to repair or replace your piece up to your coverage limit.
- If your policy has a deductible, pay that amount to your jeweler. The jeweler will bill us for the rest. (If you have a $0 deductible, and the cost of replacement isn't more than your insurance coverage, you pay nothing. All you have to do is pick up your jewelry, and you’re good to go!
- Insure your replacement jewelry. If your jewelry was replaced entirely, we'll help you add that to your policy.4 If your jewelry was simply repaired back to its original state, there's nothing more for you to do but wear it!
If you choose to upgrade your piece (at your own expense), we will gladly help you add that to your policy.
What happens to my jewelry if I die?
Our policy provides coverage for the legal representative of the deceased person. Documentation would be needed to verify the name and information of the legal representative (who inherited the jewelry items), who then could make a decision on continuing coverage or cancelling the jewelry insurance policy.
You Honestly Scrolled All the Way Down?
You’re clearly interested. Here’s some additional information that may be helpful.
1Jewelers Mutual Group: 3 Common Places for Jewelry Theft
2Jewelers Mutual Group: Evaluating claims data since 2017
3Jewelers Mutual Group: 2022 policyholder data in the U.S. and Canada
4Subject to Underwriting review and approval