a flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel , comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein , having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures , the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel ; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening , wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh , the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein .