When considering how to find good diamond insurance for your precious diamond jewelry, there are a few things you need to know about diamond insurance policies, and what they cover and don’t cover. It’s a specialized type of insurance, and your insurance agent may not have all the information he or she needs to craft a suitable policy for you, so it’s up to you to come armed with all the particulars you’re concerned about.

There are basically three types of diamond insurance available, and these are Actual Cash Value, Replacement Value, and Agreed Value. Actual Cash Value means that your diamond will be insured at today’s actual market rate for the diamond, irrespective of what you paid for it. Replacement Value means that the insurance company will pay up to a certain amount to replace the diamond. They may actually pay lees than the policy states, as they can often get a better replacement deal than you can. Agreed Value is simply that; you and the insurance company come to an agreement on the value of the diamond, and that is what they’ll pay in the event of a loss. This type is rare, and if you can get it, jump on it! Most times people are steered into Replacement Value, but that shouldn’t be your first choice if you have one. Try for Agreed Value, then Actual Cash Value first. » Read more: How to Find Good Diamond Insurance