[gmac]

Could anyone offer some advice as to how they have dealt with this? My wife has a collection of jewellery, not especially valuable in monetery terms, but with some significant sentimental value. How have other people transported their jewellery to New Zealand. I don't really want to put it in the container, but her jewellery box weighs a ton!
Thanks for any advice.

[Carol]

Difficult one - if it wasn't for the weight I would say take it with you.
Can she not choose the most sentimental pieces and take those - then ship the rest.

THe only things we brought with us in that respect were photographs - and the odd piece of family jewellery.
But my photos - well they are so precious.....

[Kenny]

The other way to do it is to take the special pieces with you and send the rest 'registered' post. It may cost a little more but at least it will be safer than putting them in the container. You could get a family member to send it after you arrive here.

[annaerb]

I have always taken Jewellery in my Hand Luggage.

[jubjub]

Mine was all in my hand luggage, as they don't recommend putting it in hold baggage, but I only have a small jewellery box. Only item I could not bring because of that was a victoran ladies letter opener I have had for years (never used!) so ended up giving that to mum.

Container would not be a good idea especially if you have temperature sensitive stones in any peices, you may find also the temperature variations could tarnish some of the precious metal too.

[Avalon]

We were told we couldnt ship jewellry in the container. Im afraid I dont know why.

So it came with us in the suitcases.

All of it arrived safely im glad to say!

[Rustie]

You cannot get insurance for jewellery being shipped over in the container, so this is not a good idea.

All airlines say not to put jewellery in your baggage and carry it in hand luggage so I would suggest shipping the jewellery box and carry the jewellery in hand luggage.

Rustie
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