airport security

[bigE]

How can I get my ring through airport security now with all the new measures they''re taking? the best idea i''ve seen so far is to put in a pill bottle in carryon luggage, but now, they''re searching through everything!!

any ideas? is putting it in baggage a bad idea, risking it getting stolen?

 

[poptart]

Last year I had to fly with my ering in my carryon because it wasn''t sized. I just kept it in the box and showed it to them when i went through security and there wasn''t a problem. Maybe the recent heightened security measures won''t allow you to do that. But you could probably call your airline and ask them about where you should put it because checked luggage seems soooo risky!

Marisa

 

[ImpatientOne]

I am a frequent flyer and always wear my rings (multiple) and have never been required to take them off going through security. I don''t think your ring will set the scanner off if it''s in your pocket or cary-on, but perhaps others will have some ideas...

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Are you trying to keep it secret for a proposal? If I were you I would slip it in your sock and then go to the bathroom afterward to but it back in the ring box. I think there has been other threads on this with maybe more ideas. Good luck!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Maybe wear it on a chain around your neck...safety pin it inside your pocket (to make sure it doesn''t fall out).

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 10/20/2006 11:47:47 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
Maybe wear it on a chain around your neck...safety pin it inside your pocket (to make sure it doesn''t fall out).

I don''t like the chain idea if it IS a secret thing but the safety pin could work. It shouldn''t set off the metal detector.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Date: 10/20/2006 11:49:46 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 10/20/2006 11:47:47 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
Maybe wear it on a chain around your neck...safety pin it inside your pocket (to make sure it doesn''t fall out).

I don''t like the chain idea if it IS a secret thing but the safety pin could work. It shouldn''t set off the metal detector.

No, I wouldn''t put it on a chain if it is a surprise and he is traveling with the intended...only to get it from point A to point B safely, LOL.

 

[Kaleigh]

There have been threads on this before. The best idea, I had read, was to make her go through before you. Make some excuse that you will meet her at the gate. Many ring boxes have metal in them so if you put it in your pocket going throught the metal detector, it can set it off. I''d put it in your carry on bag, you should be safe that way. Good luck!!!

 

[etienneperret]

Put the ring in a nice little box and put it in your carry on bag.
As a designing jeweler I must travel on airlines quite often. When I go my jewelry comes with me. It does not go into checked luggage. I must take it on the plane with me in my carry-on. The security agents are much better trained in their x-ray scanning than before 9/11. They will know what your ring is. They see them all day long.
Be aware however that on some of the smaller regional jets the allowable size for the carry-on is less. This can mean your favorite rolly that was OK on a big plane may be too big. An agent at the gate will not let you on the plane unless the bag is gate checked. It is scary to see your bag with expensive jewelry out on the tarmac waiting to be loaded into the plane.

 

[denverappraiser]

Carry it on your person or securely packed in your carry on and precious metal jewelry will almost certainly cause you no problems. In certain cases, the spring loaded boxes may cause an alarm but it’s unlikely. If you’re worried about it and you are taking a presentation box with you, put your box in the checked luggage.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[Tacori E-ring]

When my DH proposed to me he took it on 2 flights. One to vegas (to fool me) than to WI where I was visiting my family to propose. He spent most of the flight (he told me) in the back galley showing the flight attendants my ring

He was so proud.

The real questing BigE is whether you are with your GF or not. Either way there are lots of good suggestions so I think you are all set. Just don''t check it!

 

[belle]

Date: 10/21/2006 9:37:58 AM
Author: denverappraiser

Carry it on your person or securely packed in your carry on and precious metal jewelry will almost certainly cause you no problems. In certain cases, the spring loaded boxes may cause an alarm but it’s unlikely. If you’re worried about it and you are taking a presentation box with you, put your box in the checked luggage.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

i totally agree with neil. put it on your person as you go through security. the ring itself will not set off any alarms and you can keep it safe. if you are taking a presentation box, put it in your checked luggage.

 

[bigE]

she will be traveling with me....i didn''t want to take a carry on as there''s no reason for me too and it might seem suspicious to her as I never take one b/c of the ease of just walking on the plan w/o one, and she knows this.

I was thinking of either putting the ring in my front pocket or putting it in my wallet in a small bag, and putting my wallet in my front pocket...i would all them to scan my wallet with the ring in it since they require you to take your wallet out and put it through the xray.

the only thing i would be concerned about is the ring getting bent or something in my pocket. seems like a bad place to put a delicate ring. I guess though if i''m careful i can keep it in my front pocket for the plane ride and once we get to out destination take it out and put it away in my luggage.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I figured this was a secret mission! I would use a safty pin (those large kinds) and use my sock idea. Your pants let should cover the evidence. What if she puts her hand in your pocket for something and finds it? It shouldn''t bend but I would not put it in your wallet and then sit on it. I wouldn''t put it in the x-ray at all in case they see it and take it out and then SHE sees it. Keep it on you.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh boy! It is an little more complicated if she is flying with you! But I like Tacori''s idea. You''ll just have to pin it in an inconspicuous place inside the sock in the event you are asked to remove your shoes at the check point! Lol!

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 10/21/2006 9:14:56 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
What if she puts her hand in your pocket for something and finds it?

so Tacori, do you put your hand in your hubby's pocket often

seriously though, I have never reached into my DH's pocket for anything, do ladies often do this?

 

[divergrrl]

Date: 10/21/2006 11:40:18 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 10/21/2006 9:14:56 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
What if she puts her hand in your pocket for something and finds it?

so Tacori, do you put your hand in your hubby''s pocket often

seriously though, I have never reached into my DH''s pocket for anything, do ladies often do this?

Oh....all the time!! *wink wink...nudge nudge***

Jeannine

 

[cpster]

I would put the ring in a small jewelry pouch and then put the pouch in your front pant pocket.

 

[codex57]

How big is the ring? I've never seen a ring set off a metal detector. I usually take off my watch, but I've gone through the metal detectors at many places, including LAX, with it on (it's a stainless steel Omega - much, much more metal than a ring). I never take my belt off, and the buckle has much more metal than your average e-ring. I'd keep it in your pocket and worry about it if you actually set off the detector. If you're really worried, just put it in a small envelope and write "engagement ring - 'shhh, it's a surprise' " on the inside so when the person looks inside, they'll know not to make a big fuss.

By the way, what about the new security made you suddenly worried?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 10/21/2006 11:40:18 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 10/21/2006 9:14:56 PM

Author: Tacori E-ring

What if she puts her hand in your pocket for something and finds it?

so Tacori, do you put your hand in your hubby''s pocket often

seriously though, I have never reached into my DH''s pocket for anything, do ladies often do this?

Ha ha. Guess I walked into that one. Seriously though I have shoved things in his pockets (like car keys, change) that sort of thing. Or he has asked me to get something out (like his phone) if his hands are full. I don''t know. I just think it might be risky. I like the idea of putting it in a pouch and THEN safty pinning it in your sock.

 

[bigE]

She only once or twice has reached into my pocket and if she wanted to I think I could keep her from doing so, so I think I''ll be safe there.

I just don''t know how comfortable I would feel putting the ring on my sock...my luck I would lose it, yikes!

I think what I''ll do is put it in a small flat manila envelope so no once can see it and put it in my pocket.

My gf recently flew last week and she said they literally make you empty all your pockets and you even have to show them any bottles in your carry on baggage. She said it took forever. They make you throw away anything that isn''t 3 oz or smaller and everything has to fit into a small zip lock bag. And if the zip lock bag isn''t small enough then you have to throw all of it out or go buy one at a store in the airport prior to going through security...wow!!!

I''ve always emptied my pockets including keys and wallet while going through security. If you guys are certain that the ring won''t set it off, I''ll just stick it in my pocket.

 

[Julian]

I would totally second the sock idea. But my brother did that with money in college (don't ask) and he lost $500 cash while on a school skiing trip.

It was safety pinned to his sock! Boys! But the teachers told our parents they shouldn't have let him do that because ankles are really rough in terms of activity. Shoes knock against them all the time (with a lot of force) and that dislodges things really easily... even safety pins! Hey, anklets get broken off all the time that way, too!

I'd put it somewhere you can constantly check for its presence -- inside your jacket pocket in a pouch maybe? You have to take it off for security anyway and it could be screened together. My DH hid my ring in a pouch INSIDE an Advil bottle. That was in his carry-on. He knew I might come across the ring and put it in the last place I would look. I never take meds, so that was the trick! Tricky (but handsome) devil!

A jewelry pouch hidden in a carry on would be just fine. Just don't let that carry-on out of your sight! Don't put it with any liquids or you'll have to take it out!

 

[BlackJack]

Your destination might make this option less than ideal, but you could always safety pin it or zip it up inside a jacket pocket and let that run through the x-ray (although it is unlikely to set off the metal detector if you take it through on your person, as others have pointed out.) Then you could either transfer it to your pocket in the bathroom or let it stay in the jacket throughout the flight. You might also consider having a story ready about why the security people harrassed you (on the off chance they do.) That being said, I think you have very little to worry about on all fronts here.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

My ring has a lot of PLT and it has never set off the x-ray. Just make sure you don''t leave something else on (belt, cell phone, coins....) so you don''t beep at all. I STILL think the pin (will keep it VERY safe) in your sock is the best bet but I am sure whatever you decide is fine.

 

[phoenixgirl]

My husband had the ring in the box in his carryon. We went through security together. I guess the only hitch would have been if they had decided to do a thorough search. That happened to me once, where I had to step aside and have them unpack every single thing in my carryon. You''re thinking, "Um, could you not hold my underwear up any longer than possible? Thanks."

Then he carried it around safety-pinned in his pants before proposing.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Big E already said he doesn''t carry on any bags.

 

[grapegravity]

Wrap the ring with tin foil paper... put the shiny side facing the ring... the security sensor should not go off...