Sometimes Jewelry Accidents Are Just Waiting to Happen
The New York Times featured Jewelers Mutual's Vice President of Global Risk Services and Analytics, Howard Stone, who offered expertise to their article on what to watch for to help prevent losing a gemstone from a piece of jewelry. The article stemmed from an incident on the 2024 Golden Globe red carpet when E! News’s chief correspondent, Keltie Knight, suddenly realized that the four-carat diamond in her anniversary ring was missing, prompting the question – how common is it to lose a stone from jewelry?
The not-so-good news: lost stones are commonplace, with nearly a third of claims reported due to missing side or center stones. The good news: there are warning signs to watch for, so it’s important to check often for damaged or loose prongs or settings and visit your jeweler if you spot any trouble.
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