By Brad Wilson


So, you've finally decided to purchase that perfect engagement ring for the love of your life. But you need to understand that while this is a symbol of your previous love for her, you need to make a smart choice. What if it accidently goes done the garbage disposal? What if you visit the zoo, and it falls off your finger as you are leaning to get a better look at the lions? You won't think of jumping in to grab it though. For these problems, you need a good insurance policy.

This is even more romantic as you are protecting the true value of an engagement bring. Let us now examine some of the things you need to understand about insurance policies for wedding rings.

Your Guide to Wedding Ring Insurance

Getting an Insurance- Engagement ring insurance can be purchase through a couple of ways. The first is through your homeowner's insurance. By taking advantage for the extension of this insurance called a rider, you can protect the items inside the house to an extent. For instance, you can cover items like televisions, electronics, art and engagement rings with this policy. You can also get an engagement ring insurance through your jewellery insurance company. These are companies that specialize in protecting your jewellery and will most likely provide more protection than your homeowners insurance.

Who Needs Ring Insurance- If you are a couple with an engagement ring, then you need to purchase ring insurance for your own peace of mind. While many of us attach some sentiments to engagement rings, the ring itself can still be replaced at the event of any lost or damage.

How Does Ring Insurance Work- When purchasing insurance for your rings, you will need to get the ring appraised and may need to provide the purchase documents. If you are insuring the ring under your homeowner's or renter's insurance, remember to change it when you move. In most cases, the couple will insure the ring under the bride's parent's policy after the engagement and then forget to add it to their policy when they move to their own home later. Ensure that the ring is covered under the house you currently live in.

Before Picking Your Insurance

Before picking your insurance, ensure to find out everything you can about the insurance provider.

Will my ring be covered if I lose it, or does the coverage only apply if it is stolen?

How can you replace the ring? At the event of replacement, will you get a check in the mail or a replacement ring?

What if I have vintage engagement rings? How can the worth be determined in terms of replacement?

Will the full cost of my ring be insured, or will I only receive a part of the total cost if it is lost or stolen?

What type of incidents are not covered in the insurance policy?

What does the policy cost?

Whatever insurance policy you decide on for your engagement rings, make sure to read the policy thoroughly, especially when it comes to the fine print. The best policies will keep your ring safe, no matter what happens.




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