Claw Check

Over time, settings on your jewellery can become worn down or even break; this especially happens with everyday items like rings and bracelets. Often this doesn’t get noticed until it’s too late and the precious stone has been lost! Not only can this be upsetting but we have seen a number of cases where insurance claims have been declined on the grounds of clauses such as this one from a major insurer:

Claw, Clasp and Settings Maintenance Endorsement Clause:

“In the event of loss or damage we may request sight of the examination documents or written confirmation from the jeweller that all settings were in good order.”

This risk can be completely avoided by having the setting checked by a jeweller to make sure your settings are safe but going to a high street jeweller can be very time consuming.

Due to the massive improvements to mobile phone cameras, combined with the latest gemmological precision tools we can identify loose claws and unsafe settings from four clear photographs.