How do you send jewellery by mail?
The presentation on the web and the sale were successful: The coveted piece of jewellery has found a new owner. But between the successful sale and the reception of the jewellery by the new owner lies another challenge: the dispatch of the jewellery. But how do you actually send jewellery?
Whether commercial or private, when sending jewellery successfully there are some open questions to clarify, which we would like to answer at this point. From the question about a possible insurance, about the shipping costs up to the correct packing of the jewellery - here you will find what you are looking for!
Ship jewellery commercially
Many jewellers and young jewellery retailers today present and sell their jewellery mainly online. Alongside these modern possibilities, there are also small challenges that need to be overcome.
When it comes to the commercial shipping of jewellery and the shipping packaging, young jewellers in particular face important questions. Besides shipping costs, which make up a significant portion of the total cost, it is the integrity of the jewellery that is a major concern for online retailers.
Especially in the commercial sector, there are various types of packaging available today to ship jewellery safely and cost-effectively. While they all serve their purpose, there are differences in how they are used and how they are constructed.
Important questions about commercial jewellery shipping
However, some questions should be clarified in advance to help you choose your solution:
- Should the shipment be insured?
- How high may the shipping costs for jewellery be?
- Is it necessary for the recipient to personally accept the jewellery?
Flat jewellery boxes for jewellery shipment
The flat jewellery boxes, which today are available in 4 different sizes and thus for the most common pieces of jewellery, were specially developed for sending jewellery. Due to their very low height, they can be easily packed in air cushion envelopes and thus be shipped!
The advantages:
- Save up to 65% on shipping costs
- Environmentally friendly solution
- Saves space & conserves resources
- Secure jewellery shipping
- Delivery at any time via the mail slot
Ship jewellery privately
Similar to the commercial solutions for sending jewellery, you need to ask yourself a few important questions when sending jewellery privately:
- Should your jewellery be shipped insured?
- How valuable are the jewellery items to be shipped?
- How high may the shipping costs be?
- Is a personal acceptance of the recipient necessary?
Send jewellery by large letter
If the jewellery you may have sold in an online auction or simply want to send to an acquaintance is not of particularly high value, you can send it by large letter. Especially for jewellery, air cushion envelopes are suitable, which cushion the jewellery and protect it from external damage.
However, if you do not have any bubble envelopes at hand, it is advisable to carefully wrap the jewellery in soft cushioning material and pack this in an envelope. It is important to avoid irregular curvatures. This is because they are practically predestined to damage envelopes when they are thrown in or transported, and in the worst case scenario the jewellery could even be lost. In addition, irregular curvatures allow the contents to be felt, which exposes the jewellery to an increased risk of theft. In the case of large letters, however, the shipment is not insured.
Ship jewellery by insured parcel
The situation is quite different when sending jewellery by insured parcel. If the jewellery to be sent is particularly valuable, either materially or emotionally, insured shipping can be worthwhile. After all, potential theft lurks everywhere, even in parcel centres or in transit. However, valuable jewellery is not readily identifiable in a parcel and is therefore not as susceptible to theft. Should the parcel nevertheless get lost in transit, the contents are often insured up to a certain value. It is advisable to find out about the various prices and packages as well as conditions and insurance policies in advance from the respective shipping service provider.
But even transport insurances are only effective if the jewellery has been packed properly. For private individuals, prefabricated shipping boxes are suitable, which are filled with the jewellery case and then with suitable filling material and glued. Jewellery should be safely protected from damage. Bubble wrap is a suitable filling material for private use.
Bonus: Shipping boxes with a height of 5 centimetres or more are only handed over to the recipient personally. Possible damage to the jewellery by dropping it in the letterbox is thus excluded.
Conclusion: Shipment of jewellery
Whether for commercial or private purposes - the shipping of jewellery involves some challenges & risks. However, if you follow the most important advice, it is the prerequisite for a successful sales transaction, especially in online business. The decision between a pragmatic, low-cost shipping option and an exclusive presentation packaging must ultimately be weighed against the factors of any shipping insurance and the shipping costs.
