Cheapest Way to Ship Jewelry (Insured & Tracked)

Jewelry Shipping Challenges

Jewelry is:

• High value, small size
• Target for theft
• Needs proof of delivery
• Insurance critical

Best Carriers for Jewelry

Comparison (1 oz ring, insured to $500):

USPS Registered Mail: The Secure Option

What It Is:

• Highest security USPS service
• Chain of custody documentation
• Comes with insurance included

When to Use:

• High-value items ($1,000+)
• Maximum protection needed
• Customer expects security

Downsides:

• Slow (10-14 days)
• Expensive
• No tracking like regular mail

Practical Jewelry Shipping

For Most Jewelry ($50-500): Best: USPS First Class + Signature + Insurance

Faster Option: USPS Priority includes $100 insurance

Insurance Comparison

USPS Insurance:

Third-Party Insurance (Often Cheaper):

• Shipsurance: ~$1 per $100
• U-PIC: ~$0.75 per $100
• Atoship included coverage available

Packaging for Security

Jewelry Packaging Best Practices:

Neutral outer packaging (no "JEWELRY" labels)

Box within a box

Tamper-evident seal

No rattling (secure inside)

Plain return address

Avoid:

• Visible jewelry packaging
• Clear indication of value
• Flimsy mailers for expensive items

Signature Confirmation Strategy

High-Value Jewelry ($1,000+)

Options:

USPS Registered Mail - Secure, insured to $50K

UPS Next Day - Fast, insurable

FedEx with Declared Value - Commercial option

Specialty Couriers - Brinks, Malca-Amit

eBay/Amazon Jewelry Policies

eBay:

• Signature required over $750
• Track all shipments
• Document packaging

Amazon:

• Insurance required for high value
• Signature on $750+
• Carrier tracking mandatory

Reducing Jewelry Shipping Costs

Right-size insurance - Don't over-insure

Batch shipments - Some carriers offer multi-piece discounts

Use Atoship - Discounted rates + easy insurance

Skip unnecessary speed - First Class often sufficient

Handling Claims

If Jewelry Lost/Stolen:

File claim with carrier immediately

Provide documentation (invoice, photos)

Track claim status

Follow up persistently

Documentation to Keep:

• Original invoice/receipt
• Photos of item
• Packaging photos
• Shipping receipt
• Signature confirmation

Quick Reference Chart

Ship jewelry safely and affordably with Atoship's discounted rates and easy insurance options.