With endless options for shipping jewelry and numerous opinions on which is best, one of the few things everyone can agree on is how confusing it is.

To add to the confusion, one of the most popular shipping options today has changed slightly over the years.

No matter what time of the year it is, the risk for jewelry store crime is always high. That’s why we suggest spending some time to make sure your store security is up to par.

Neglecting security measures could leave your business exposed during a time when crimes against jewelers tend to escalate. Plus, not getting in the habit of security best practices will only get more difficult to change as the year progresses.

Reference these 18 tips for a quick health check on your overall jewelry store security.

Congratulations!

You closed a huge sale with a distant customer and have insurance for shipping jewelry already in place.

You’re covered if anything happens to your shipment, right? Not so fast.

Just because coverage was purchased (whether it's on your jewelers block insurance or through a third-party) doesn't mean that it's always in effect.

Keep these things in mind so you know when insurance for shipping jewelry begins and how to keep your shipment secure.

Do you know a great salesperson that knows next to nothing about jewelry?

Even they don't know how to sell jewelry per se, chances are they could outsell a gemologist or bench jeweler turned salesperson. Those professionals have plenty of knowledge, but it doesn't matter if they don't have a personality to match.

The ideal salesperson for a jewelry business needs to have more than just charm and intelligence, though — they also need to be able to sell with security.

What you don’t know — or think you know — about insurance for shipping jewelry could put you at risk if a package is damaged, lost, or stolen.

Many jewelers who have policies with Jewelers Mutual are confused about things like: