Type of inland marine insurance that provides coverage for jewels, watches, gold, silver, platinum, pearls, precious and semiprecious stones. Property can be owned by the insured jeweler, or can be customer's property in care, custody, and control of the jeweler. Coverage is on an all risks basis except specifically excluded perils such as wear and tear; war; delay; loss of market; flood; earthquake; loss or damage while jewelry is being worn by the insured or his or her representatives; loss resulting from the infidelity of any person under the care, custody, and control of the insured; damage or destruction of jewelry after it leaves the insured under an installment contract; mysterious disappearance; and shipments of jewelry not sent registered first class mail.
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