There is no such thing as perfect security. All you can do is make the crime not worth it for the effort. If someone wants something bad enough they will get it. But imo that is a bit off topic as the OP posted about recourse and not prevention. Personally I wouldn't use anything I don't know enough about (like a mystery formula chemical property).
I think in these regards the best thing one can do is have a lot of documentation. Take time stamped pictures from every angle. Store them on some fashion of flash memory, Get an appraisal on pieces, keep all receipts and invoices regarding a piece from purchase, maintenance, and appraisals. And keep all of this in a safe place. Which is not your house. If your house were to be broken into and things stolen, then obviously any information kept there is not safe either. Keep it in a safety deposit box at a bank.
Ultimately if stolen items are recovered, it is going to come down to a few things like:
- How quickly you reported the items stolen.
- The level of detail in your report.
- The amount of evidence showing that you are the original owner.
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