It wasn’t long ago when Jewelers Mutual account representative, Adam, experienced the same paranoia that a lot of guys go through in the days leading up to a proposal: Keeping his mouth zipped in conversation, not trusting the ring will be safe in his care, and being careful with whom he told so the secret doesn’t slip.

The stress of picking out the perfect engagement ring, purchasing it, and then mustering up the courage to propose can make a guy a nervous wreck.

Remember the classic grade-school excuse for not turning in homework? You’ll be happy to know that “My dog ate it” works for jewelry claims too.

In many areas, gloves are necessary this time of year, but these innocent-looking accessories are mischief-makers in disguise, stealing rings and damaging jewelry.