Best Jewelry Insurance of 2024

Jewelry can be a reminder of a memorable event, a personal milestone or an important person in your life. Losing a unique piece can be emotionally and financially devastating.

Fortunately, jewelry insurance can help you replace a lost item or even cover repairs.

Jewelry coverage comes in many forms: Homeowners insurance and renters insurance usually cover valuables, even when outside of the home, but most have a limit of $1,500 or $2,000. The average cost of an engagement ring in 2023 was about $5,500, according to The Knot.

You could add a floater, or a separate policy for an item included in your homeowners insurance, but that could increase your premiums and may not cover every potential scenario.

Jewelry insurance can provide broader coverage and may come with a smaller deductible — or no deductible at all.

CNBC Select has selected five jewelry insurance policies that stand out based on service, cost and breadth of coverage. (See our methodology on how we chose the best jewelry insurance companies.)

Best jewelry insurance companies 

Best for preventative maintenance  

Jewelers Mutual Jewelry Insurance

  • Cost

    The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote

  • Maximum coverage

  • Policy highlights

    Jewelers Mutual policies are a strong option for those wanting more than just insurance coverage. Policies cover normal wear and tear, and can include things like prong retipping, broken or bent prongs, pearl restringing, and stone tightening. Coverage can be optioned to include a deductible.

Pros

  • Deductible options available
  • Quotes and purchasing available online

Cons

  • No monthly payment options available

Jewelers Mutual Jewelry Insurance offers strong, no-deductible coverage for a low price. Its coverage also extends to some maintenance items, including repairs related to normal wear and tear. A standard policy can include things like “prong re-tipping, broken, worn or bent prongs, broken earring posts, clasp replacement, restringing of broken or stretched pearl strands and stone tightening,” according to the company’s website. It’s a unique perk that many other jewelry insurance companies don’t offer.

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Best for discounts

Lavalier Jewelry Insurance

  • Cost

    The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote

  • Maximum coverage

    Up to $50,000 per piece, $150,000 per policy

  • Policy highlights

    Lavalier offers jewelry insurance policies that can cover a wide range of items and several discounts to make jewelry insurance affordable. Lavalier offers an option of deductibles to make premiums more affordable, too. This company’s jewelry insurance is easily available with quotes and policy purchasing offered online.

Pros

  • Quotes available online
  • Discounts for home alarms and safes, gemstone grading reports, or bank vault or safe deposit box storage.
  • Flexible deductibles

Cons

  • Policies must be bought annually, no monthly payments
  • Appraisals required for items over $5,000

Lavalier offers jewelry coverage that’s affordable and backed by a company with strong financial strength. There are various discounts available, such as for having a home alarm or safe, getting a gemstone grading report and keeping your jewelry in a bank vault or safe deposit box.

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Best for affordability

BriteCo Jewelry Insurance

  • Cost

    The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote

  • Maximum coverage

    Policies are limited to $350,000 per individual customer and $150,000 per item ($150,000 per customer/$50,000 per individual item for customers who reside in NY, WA, or MA).

  • Policy highlights

    BriteCo’s jewelry insurance is a strong choice for its no-deductible policies that include coverage for loss, theft, damage, and mysterious disappearance. It offers replacement values up to 125% for jewelry which has appreciated in value.

Pros

  • Affordable coverage with a $0 deductible

Cons

  • BriteCo doesn’t offer cash reimbursement — you’ll need to repair or replace your item if you file a claim

BriteCo offers affordable coverage for engagement rings, watches and other fine jewelry pieces. While the company offers a discount to those who pay their insurance premiums annually, it does offer the option to pay monthly. Additionally, BriteCo coverage includes preventative maintenance, like prong re-tipping, wearing or bending, broken earring posts and stone re-tightening.

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Best for quick coverage  

Gemshield Jewelry Insurance

  • Cost

    The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote

  • Maximum coverage

    $35,000 per piece, $100,000 per policy

  • Policy highlights

    Gemshield policies are available online and covers everything from theft, loss, and damage to your pieces. These policies include coverage for new pieces for up to 30 days, and covers pieces worldwide.

Pros

  • Automatic coverage for new jewelry pieces for 30 days
  • Policies and quotes available online

Cons

  • Appraisals required for all items over $5,000

GemShield Jewelry Insurance offers quick, strong coverage that’s suitable for many jewelry collections. This company offers a variety of deductibles to help make the price fit your budget — generally, the higher the deductible, the lower the premium. It also offers repair or replacement coverage, which ensures that your replacement will be recreated to match your original piece. Plus, GemShield offers automatic coverage for new jewelry for 30 days, so any pieces you buy will be covered temporarily until you get a chance to cover them.  

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Best for high-value collections 

Chubb Masterpiece Valuables Jewelry Insurance

  • Cost

    The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote

  • Maximum coverage

  • Policy highlights

    For those with large jewelry collections to cover, Chubb’s jewelry insurance could be a good fit. Coverage can extend to new purchases, and an agreed value option can help you cover unique pieces. Policies are available as a blanket coverage for your entire collection, or by scheduling individual pieces.

Pros

  • Appraisals only required for items over $100,000
  • New items can be automatically covered for 90 days

Cons

  • Minimum coverage requirement of $15,000

Chubb offers jewelry coverage through its Chubb Masterpiece Valuable Articles Coverage. While it does require a minimum coverage of $15,000, it could be a strong option for those who have a large collection to cover with strong ratings for financial strength and a low complaint index. You can opt to protect your entire collection with blanket coverage or itemize individual pieces, or do both.

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More on our top jewelry insurance companies 

Jewelers Mutual

Jewelers Mutual has been insuring jewelry since 1913 and has been endorsed by many jewelry trade groups like Jewelers of America and American Gem Society. You may be able to get a discount if you have a home security system, store your jewelry in a safe deposit box or inscribe your jewelry with an identification number from an industry partner. 

A.M. Best rating

A+

NAIC complaint index

0.14, very low

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Lavalier

Lavalier is a part of Berkley Asset Protection, a specialty insurance company that boasts one of the lowest NAIC complaint indexes of the companies we reviewed. It covers loss and theft, damage, mysterious disappearances, claims resulting from floods or earthquakes and gifts up to $50,000 per piece and $150,000 per policy, making it sufficient for most needs.

A.M. Best rating

A+

NAIC complaint index (Average is 1)

0.00, very low

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BriteCo

BriteCo has been in the insurance space for over 20 years, working with a claims administration company founded in 1996. Policies are underwritten by Glencar and Hannover Re, which both have received A+ ratings from A.M. Best.

A.M. Best rating

A+

NAIC complaint index (Average is 1)

2.5, above average (for Glencar, which BriteCo works with to underwrite policies).

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GemShield

Gemshield offers jewelry insurance quickly and simply. Policies are backed by StarNet Insurance Company.

A.M. Best rating

A+

NAIC complaint index (Average is 1)

0.11, very low

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Chubb

Chubb is known for its coverage of high-value homes, vehicles and other valuable items like art, wine and yachts. It is highly rated for financial strength and boasts a low complaint index.

A.M. Best rating

A++

NAIC complaint index (Average is 1)

0.96, about average

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FAQs

Is jewelry insurance worth it?  

Jewelry insurance can be well worth the cost if you have a piece that’s expensive to replace. Jewelry insurance can go one step beyond homeowners insurance coverage, covering your piece if it’s accidentally lost without a large deductible. It can also help you get coverage that’s specific to jewelry and covers working with your jeweler of choice instead of your insurance company’s network.

How much is jewelry insurance?  

Jewelry insurance usually costs about 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year. 

Does homeowners insurance cover jewelry?  

Homeowners insurance can cover jewelry, either with or without added coverage. A standard homeowners policy has a monetary reimbursement limit for jewelry, generally between $1,500 and $2,000, and your homeowners insurance deductible would apply. Adding a floater can add more specialized coverage for an important piece of your policy, but can also add to the cost.  

Does ring insurance cover a lost diamond? 

Ring and other jewelry-specific insurance generally cover damage and mysterious disappearances, which could include a lost diamond. Read your policy or a sample policy from the company you’re considering to be sure that would be covered.  

Bottom line 

Jewelry insurance can help cover your important pieces affordably and cover damage, theft, or loss. Homeowners and renters insurance often don’t provide adequate coverage for jewelry so having a separate policy can provide more comprehensive, jewelry-specific coverage.  

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