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While watching the Oscars Sunday night, I couldn’t help but think “What if?” 

Hey, there’s a great movie to be made considering all of the potential risks and catastrophes that could happen.

Grab the gems!

First is the obvious – what if there is a BIG jewelry heist?  There’s over $400 million worth of jewelry worn by the stars, men included, at the annual Academy Awards ceremonies so what would happen if a major robbery occurred?

Actress and 2010 presenter Kate Winslet wore a pendant style necklace of emerald-cut white and yellow diamonds with matching earrings. They were on loan from Tiffany’s and estimated to be valued at more than $2.5 million.  WOW!  You can bet there was special jewelry insurance coverage on those gorgeous gems!

Tom Ford, a leading fashion designer whose tuxedos were worn by countless actors, sported as many diamonds as the ladies.  His shirt studs were each several carats worth of princess-cut diamonds.

Sound the alarms!

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Now, Sign Here to Activate Your Policy…

When he asks, “Will you marry me?” this Valentine’s Day, the smart fiancée-to-be might respond, “Not unless you insure the ring.”

That’s because an ever-increasing number of engagement rings are costing more than homeowner’s insurance policies will pay to replace stolen, lost or damaged jewelry.

Taking out extra insurance to cover the ring may sound a little unromantic at first—but a policy covering the expensive jewelry could be worth its weight in diamonds.

When you consider that more and more of today’s engagement ring shoppers are purchasing diamond rings that range in size from two to three carats, the cost of replacing a lost or stolen gemstone alone could cost more than $10,000.

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