There is much controversy over how the owners of expensive items of jewellery should store their possessions. With crime ubiquitously on the rise, it is important to find a means by which to keep jewels safe.

To start with, jewellery should be stored in such a way that it cannot be scratched. Most cases are velvet lined for this reason. If you're in the market for a new one, try to find a box or bag with separate compartments for different items – a place for rings, necklaces and bracelets.

It is also important that very expensive items, such as alexandrite jewelry or diamonds are stored somewhere in the home that is unlikely to be ransacked in the instance of robbery. Many people opt to keep their jewellery in unlikely places: kitchen cupboards and the backs of book shelves are longstanding favourites.

Of course, the best way to store very valuable items is in a safety deposit box at a protected institution. A home safe is also a popular option but unless these are hidden, they are the target of burglars.

In short, it is important to store your valuables in such a way that these are safe both from damage and from theft. The best way to ensure that both of these criteria are met is to keep your jewels in a protected safety deposit box.