Insuring Diamonds

Insuring a diamond would take a bit of effort. Diamond insurance isn’t like purchasing car insurance. It is quite different. There are actually three main kinds of policies that cover diamonds, and all are considered Marine type policies.

The first is an Actual Cash Value policy. If the insured diamond gets lost or damaged beyond repair, the insurance company will give you today’s market value. This type of policy is quite rare.

Next is the Replacement Value insurance, and this kind of policy is most common. There is a limit in the amount that the insurance company will pay for your lost or damaged diamond. This does not mean that they will pay that amount it means that they will pay up to that amount. In most cases, the diamond can be replaced at a lower cost.

The third type is Agreed Value. This is sometimes called ‘Valued At.’ This kind of coverage is not at all common. This means that if your diamond needs to be replaced, the company will only give you the amount that you both agreed on. This is actually the best type of insurance, but it is rare. If Agreed Value coverage isn’t available, you best bet would be Actual Cash Value.

Your rates will be determined by the value of the diamond, the type of coverage that you select, and the area that you live in. If you live in an area with a high crime rate, you can expect to pay more for your diamond insurance coverage. You should remember that insurance agents aren’t the best judge of jewels, and jewellers aren’t qualified insurance agents. It is best to get a certificate for your diamond, and to provide the insurance company with a copy of that certificate. This way, the insurance company won’t argue with you much about the value of your diamond.

You shouldn’t rely on separate coverage to insure your diamond. For example, you home owner’s insurance might cover your diamond if it was stolen from you home, but it won’t cover it if the gem was stolen elsewhere.

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