Should you travel with good jewelry?

For most leisure travel, the simple rule is don't bring anything you're going to worry about losing. It's best to leave items of great monetary or emotional value at home unless they're a key part of how you plan to outfit yourself for a special trip event. But this doesn't mean you should leave all jewelry at home.



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Only bring what you will actually wear on your journey. It may be in your best interest to leave your most expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home. Luckily, many hotels have safes included in the room where you can keep your fine jewelry during the day.

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If you're flying, pack jewelry in your carry-on bag. Checked bags have a much greater chance of getting lost. And remember: You're taking a vacation to relax and have fun, and to get away from your daily routine. Keep jewelry simple and inexpensive so it doesn't get in the way.

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If you are travelling with valuable items such as jewelry, please keep those items with you at all times (do not put them in checked baggage). You can ask the TSA officer to screen you and your valuables in private to maintain your security. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'

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Of course, the best way to avoid damage or loss while on vacation is to simply leave your jewelry at home. It's a perfect opportunity to drop it off with your jeweler for an inspection and cleaning – something you should do a couple times a year anyway.

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Jewelry may trigger additional screening. Even if the jewelry does not contain a large metal object or liquid, it can still trigger the metal detector or body scanner. If this happens, you may be subject to additional screening, including a pat-down search.

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You do not have to declare jewelry that you own, travelled with and are returning to the US still carrying/wearing. However, if you bought a watch or jewelry while you were abroad, you must declare it but that doesn't mean you have to pay taxes on it. Where can you find affordable fashion jewelry products?

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Put jewelry in a bag that you personally carry into restaurants and to your hotel room. And keep it with you at all times. Don't leave the jewelry in an unattended car or suitcase. Also, don't let the hotel staff handle the bag ... and potentially help themselves to your bling.

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Table Of Contents
  1. Use a Jewelry Roll Organizer.
  2. Travel with a Jewelry Box Organizer.
  3. Protect It in a Pouch Jewelry Holder.
  4. Organize Jewelry in a Pill Case.


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As much as most people note that there is no limit to how much jewelry you can carry in the airplane jewelry, it is important to be aware that the jewelry will set off metal detectors.

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You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.

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United States: The United States allows travelers to carry unlimited quantities of gold coins, bullion, or other monetary instruments. However, if you carry more than $10,000 in value, you must declare it to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon arrival or departure.

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Can I bring jewelry in my carry-on? Absolutely! That's what it's there for (along with other things). Your carry-on is a safe place to pack any jewelry or valuable items you're bringing with you on your trip.

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