Shipping jewelry can cause a lot of stress.

Don’t let your jewelry be damaged during shipping. Though there are a variety of carrier-specific guidelines to follow, here are a few general rules to follow when shipping your jewelry:

• Use Two Boxes
  Use an inner box to hold the jewelry, and an outer box for shipping.
• Carefully Pack the Inner Box
  When possible, use a box designed specifically for the type of jewelry you are sending. This is the best way to ensure a secure trip. Otherwise, wrap each piece individually in cloth and fill empty spaces in the box to keep the jewelry from shifting during travel.
• Pack the Shipping Box with Packing Material
  This protects the inner box during shipping.
• Eliminate All Information on the Shipping Box
  Especially anything that would refer to Jewelry or a Jeweler. If mailing something to us like a gold or silver jewelry repair or return, please feel free to use our names, “Gary and Lorraine Sohayda,” instead of “Golden Lion Jewelry”
• Seal Both Boxes Completely with Tape
• Track the Shipment
  Use a shipping method that allows tracking, such as Federal Express or UPS, so you’ll be able to know when it gets to its destination.
• Insure the Shipment
  Buy insurance, especially for extremely valuable jewelry. It costs a little, but it can make your loss a lot easier to bear.
• Require a Signature on Delivery
• Don’t use a Drop Box