Whether you have an extensive jewelry collection or not, there are circumstances in which it is vital to have quick access to a record of all the jewelry you own.

From simplest to most complex, here are some great options for creating a personal jewelry inventory.

First things first. There should be no difference between a "jewelry appraisal for insurance" and any other type of jewelry appraisal.

All too often, jewelers hear, "I don't want to pay a lot for an appraisal. I only need it to get my jewelry insured."

In most cases, insuring an engagement ring is much more affordable than you think. Which is great, since protecting your jewelry is one of the best things you can do to safeguard yourself from unnecessary heartache (and financial hardship).

So, how much does it cost to insure an engagement ring?

What's not covered under homeowners insurance? (At least not well enough.)

Spoiler: It's jewelry.

Getting a ring appraisal isn't exactly something you do every day, and unknowns can be intimidating.

It’s time to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about when a ring appraisal is needed, when it isn’t, and which details are required for insurance. Read on to learn more.