I dunno and maybe I am missing something here and I am NOT saying I do not sympathize with you but how are you going to prove that there was a $700 necklace in your baggage? (and oh my you had a $5000 one in there as well???)
The empty case does not prove anything (hopefully they can get fingerprints off it or a security camera video). Even a receipt or a cc statement that you actually purchased it does not prove it was in the bag. Have you tried your cc coverage if you purchased it with a cc?
If they asked me to check my luggage at the gate or onboard I would certainly pull out any valuables, laptops, personal docs etc even if I have to keep it in a plastic bag
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