Slightly wierd question. I'm moving from Hawaii to Texas in a few weeks. The house has been all packed up and shipped. Following standard moving practice, high valuables are not packed/shipped with the movers. Instead, we are supposed to transport this sort of thing ourselves (jewelery, important papers, savings bonds, silverware). I don't see a problem carrying on my jewelery and papers. However, I wasn't sure that silverware would be allowed in a carry on. I don't want to check (in an unlocked suitcase) my silverware for obvious reasons.

Am I going to be able to carry it on? It is a set of forks and spoons only (old Dutch silver, irreplaceable). My other option is to mail it insured and certified to myself on the day that I leave.

Suggestions or opinions would be welcome.