Jewelry for Travel: What Can Go in Carry-on, What in Checked Baggage?

Jewellery when Travelling: Secure Transport and Staying Insured

Taking jewellery with you when travelling requires planning. Valuable pieces need special protection – whether during a transit stop or at your holiday destination. These tips will help you travel safely with your jewellery.

Carry-on vs. Checked Luggage: The Golden Rule

Valuable jewellery should always be in your carry-on luggage. Suitcases can get lost, damaged, or stolen – and insurance often only covers a fraction of the value. Anything worth over approx. €200 belongs in your carry-on or on your person.

Security Checks: What is Allowed?

• Jewellery may be worn through security control – but take everything off to speed things up
• Metal jewellery triggers alarms – place it in the security tray
• Very valuable jewellery (e.g., large diamond rings): Transport in a pouch in your carry-on, do not wear it

The Jewellery Roll

Invest in a high-quality jewellery roll with separate compartments for necklaces, rings, and earrings. This prevents tangling, scratches, and loss. Brands like Wolf, Stackers, or Songmics offer good options starting from €30.

At Your Holiday Destination

• Very valuable jewellery: Secure it in the hotel safe – do not leave it in the room
• At the beach: Valuable jewellery stays in the safe – seawater and sunscreen damage metals and stones
• On hikes and activities: Only take robust, everyday pieces

Customs Regulations When Returning

Within the EU: No restrictions for personal jewellery. From third countries: Observe duty-free allowances (€300 for air travel). Always be able to provide proof of purchase for expensive jewellery – declare it to customs if in doubt.

Buy travel-safe jewellery at corelunejewellery.de – securely packaged, with complete documentation for insurance and customs.