1. Avoid Obvious Hiding Spots
Drawers, bedside tables, and wardrobes might seem convenient, but they’re also the first places intruders look. Storing your jewellery in plain sight or in common household hiding spots increases the risk of loss or theft.
Instead, invest in secure and discreet storage solutions, such as a home safe that blends seamlessly with your décor while offering certified protection.
2. Choose a Fire-Rated Jewellery Safe
Jewellery can withstand time, but not always fire. Heat can damage gemstones, melt gold, and destroy packaging or certificates of authenticity.
A fire-rated safe ensures your valuables are protected for a specific period during a fire — usually 30 to 60 minutes — keeping the internal temperature low enough to prevent damage.
All Sentinel Safes are fire-rated and tested, offering dependable protection when it matters most.
3. Store High-Value Jewellery in a Cash-Rated Safe
If your jewellery is insured, your provider will likely require it to be stored in a cash-rated safe.
A cash rating indicates how much value the safe can protect and how much insurers will cover if it’s stolen.
For example, a safe with a $10,000 cash rating may cover up to $100,000 worth of jewellery.
At Sentinel Safes, every model is cash-rated and insurance-approved, ensuring your valuables meet insurance standards.
4. Consider a Luxury Jewellery or Watch Winder Safe
For collectors of fine jewellery or automatic watches, a luxury safe provides both functionality and elegance.
Our Watch Winder Series features rotating winders that keep automatic watches perfectly wound while secured inside a high-security, fire-rated safe.
For jewellery, velvet-lined drawers and interior lighting offer both protection and display-worthy sophistication.
5. Keep Jewellery Away from Humidity and Sunlight
Moisture and UV light can dull gemstones and tarnish metals over time.
If you store jewellery outside of a safe for daily use, place it in a cool, dry location away from windows and bathrooms. Using soft pouches or lined boxes also prevents scratching and oxidation.
6. For Daily Pieces, Use a Small Access Safe
If you wear certain pieces often, consider keeping them in a smaller home safe that’s easy to access but still secure. Sentinel Safes offers compact models that provide convenience without compromising protection.
7. For Long-Term Storage, Go Heavy and Hidden
For heirlooms or collections you rarely access, choose a larger, floor-mounted safe. These safes are harder to remove and can be discreetly installed in closets, walls, or under staircases.
Our Defender and Timeless Series are ideal for long-term, high-value storage, offering both durability and a refined appearance.
Conclusion
The best place to keep your jewellery isn’t just about location — it’s about the level of protection you choose.
Whether it’s a fire-rated, cash-rated, or luxury jewellery safe, your collection deserves more than a hiding spot.
At Sentinel Safes, we design safes that balance security, sophistication, and peace of mind.
Explore our full range of jewellery and watch safes at sentinelsafes.com.au.