Polish up on your jewelry care know-how

There’s something special about that first real watch. Maybe it was a gift. Maybe it marked a milestone—a new job, a graduation, an anniversary. Maybe you just fell in love with the way it looked on your wrist. Whatever the reason, once you own a timepiece in the $1,000 to $5,000 range, the question starts creeping in: should I insure this?

Now, there’s a growing buzz about new ways to insure jewelry, and one company that’s been catching eyes is Once Insurance. They’re shaking up the traditional model in a pretty interesting way. But how does this “new school” insurance compare to the traditional kind you’ve probably heard about? Is it really better, or just different? Well, that’s exactly what we’re digging into today.

Maybe it's because insurance feels complicated, or because "it won't happen to me" is such a human instinct. Either way, let's walk through the most common missteps — and how you can sidestep them.

Whether you’re hitting the gym, exploring new cities, or simply living life at full throttle, understanding how and why jewelry fails in everyday scenarios can save you heartache—and money—down the road.

This blog post provides an in-depth look at what to do immediately after losing your engagement ring, explains preventive measures to safeguard your precious jewelry, and offers practical advice from real-life experiences.

This guide explains how jewelry insurance cost is determined, what factors affect it, and how you can control your expenses. You will learn why a stand-alone policy may be best for your high-value items and how Once Insurance offers a smarter way to cover your jewelry for five years with a one-time payment.