Summer is finally here – and so is vacation season. It’s finally time to pack your bags and take a few days off work! Of course, with traveling comes packing. Everyone wants to vacation in style, and there’s no better way to do so than with exquisite jewelry. Yet traveling with prized pieces can be tricky. It’s easy to lose jewelry, or worse, find it missing from your luggage. Keeping your favorite jewelry safe is of the utmost importance while on the road, no matter how you travel. Amidon Jewelers has a few tips to help you keep your jewelry safe. Keep these simple steps in mind to avoid a potential accessories mishap. Photograph Your Pieces Before you begin packing your jewelry, take the time to snap a photo of each bracelet, necklace, and ring. Any accessory that you wouldn’t want to lose should get its own photo, but take special care to do so for pieces with precious stones. In the event a thief does get a hold of your diamond bracelet, these photos will allow the authorities and your insurance company to assist you as best as possible. With photos of the lost jewelry, it will be easier to track down the items and assess their value – or replace them if necessary. Always Keep Your Jewels Within Reach Now that you’ve photographed your favorite jewelry, it’s time to choose a suitcase. Often, it’s easiest to stash your baubles in your biggest piece of luggage. Tossing it into your checked bag might seem like the best idea, but this practice also leads to lost jewelry. Checked suitcases are frequently searched and lost. Your jewelry should be on your person at all times while traveling. Keep it in your carry-on, or another bag that won’t be out of sight. Avoid handing your bag to a porter or another travel assistant during your voyage to ensure your jewelry stays safe. Hotel Safes Aren’t Very Safe Every hotel room, whether on land or at sea, offers vacationers an in-room safe. These small safes seem like the best place to protect valuables while you’re away. After all, you can program the safe with your own code and keep your diamond rings away from hotel staff. However, these safes are easy to crack. Each one has an override code that allows those who forget their code to access the contents, making it an attractive spot for thieves in search of jewelry. Rather than using the in-room safe, leave your favorite jewelry with the front desk. Most hotels offer visitors safe deposit boxes during their stay. These boxes are much more secure and will keep your best necklaces and earrings safe throughout your trip. Remember these tips before your next trip to keep your jewelry safe. You wouldn’t want to lose your favorite Amidon pieces! Amidon Jewelers wishes you safe travels all summer long.