Gold jewellery is more than just an impulse purchase, it is an investment—a significance of an important occasion. A family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. Naturally, you want to keep them safe at all times.
However, due to its high value, gold jewellery can be an attractive and easy target for theft. Hence, it is important to always be vigilant so your jewellery remains protected and safe for years to come.
With that being said, many people prefer to keep their jewellery at home for a few reasons—maybe it is easier to grab when there is a special occasion.
While bank lockers are definitely the safest option, you can still keep your valuables at home, as long as you take the right precautions!
In this article, we are going to share some tips on how to keep your gold jewellery safe at home.
Best Practices For Storing Gold Jewellery At Home
Invest In a Safe Box
When it comes to keeping your gold jewellery safe, the first thing that comes to mind is a safe box. Instead of storing them in regular jewellery boxes, invest in a good quality safe box. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Knowing your jewellery is safely locked up somewhere in the house also gives you peace of mind. It is more unlikely to be exposed to potential threats like theft or damage.
PRO TIP: Regularly change the security codes to reduce the risk of someone else figuring it out over time.
Choose The Right Storage Spot
You do not want to display the safe box out in the open for everyone with access to your home to see it. This could attract the wrong attention, making your home a target. To prevent this, we recommend mounting your safe box to the wall or hiding it in the closet behind a row of clothes.
Get Your Jewellery Insured
Accidents happen, and even the most careful storage methods will not always protect your jewellery from unexpected events like theft or fire.
It is advisable to get your jewellery insured so you are always protected in terms of financial security. With insurance, you can recover some, if not all, of the monetary value of your pieces.
PRO TIP: If you cannot afford to insure all of your jewellery pieces, start with high-value items or family heirlooms that would be difficult or impossible to replace out-of-pocket.
Stay Home During Repairs Or Other Services
You should be cautious when there are people in your home, especially strangers.
Having strangers in your home always carries some risk. The best way to keep an eye on your home is to be there. If possible, only schedule repairs or clean-ups when you are home.
Being physically present will prevent the stranger from snooping around where they should not. This way, you minimize the chances of theft happening and your jewellery is safe where it should be.
Locking the rooms with valuables when people are around periodically checking in on the work they are doing can further protect your possessions.
PRO TIP: Avoid discussing where your valuables are or any travel plans when there are strangers in your home, even if you are speaking in your native language. You never know who might understand or overhear your conversations.
Invest in a Security System for Your Home
Thieves will not be able to get to your valuables if they cannot enter your home in the first place. Investing in a home security system is one of the best ways to keep your home protected.
Most times, thieves do not just stop at pieces of jewellery, they target other valuables as well, like laptops or handphones.
It gets challenging to keep an eye on everything, especially when you are out of the house or away on vacation. When you have a security system installed, it helps to bridge the gap by providing a continuous layer of protection even when you can’t be physically present.
Back in the day, home security systems were costly, and not everyone could afford them. Today, with the advancement of technology, there are more affordable options. Cameras and motion detectors that sync with your smartphone are both inexpensive and easy to install.
PRO TIP: Your home is also less likely to be targeted if there are cameras installed! Just seeing cameras can make thieves think twice, as they don’t want to get caught.
If you are thinking of purchasing gold jewellery for yourself or your loved ones, check out new arrivals here! Here at Merlin, we have a piece for every occasion.
If you are not able to find something you are looking for online, visit our store at 75 Serangoon Rd Singapore 217980. We would love to help you find your next piece in person!