💍 Jewellery

Bulky metal pieces such as bracelets, large rings, or thick necklaces are likely to trigger the metal detector alarm, which will result in a secondary screening — either a pat-down or a hand-held wand check. Fine or lightweight jewellery rarely sets off the sensors. There is no security restriction on the jewellery itself; the only issue is the metal detector alarm.

There are no security restrictions on jewellery in carry-on or checked baggage in any region we cover. However, some countries have customs rules about declaring high-value jewellery on arrival, particularly if it looks like a commercial quantity. This is a customs issue, not a security one, and does not affect whether you can bring it on the plane.

Screeners may ask about a specific piece if it appears unusual on the X-ray — a large brooch or an unusual metal object can sometimes look ambiguous on the scanner. However, jewellery is never prohibited, and the screener will confirm what it is and wave you through. Wearing expensive jewellery through security does not trigger any special scrutiny.

Always carry valuable jewellery in your carry-on bag rather than checked baggage. Checked bags are handled by many people and can be delayed or lost, and airlines typically exclude jewellery from their liability for checked bag losses. Keeping it with you in the cabin is both safer and fully permitted.