Valuations

Your jewellery holds both great monetary and sentimental value so we highly recommend that you consider putting those valuable pieces on your household insurance to protect against loss or theft and prevent the anguish of not having a contingency plan in place should the unthinkable happen.

We can provide you with a full insurance valuation for an unlimited number of items, consisting of a full, detailed schedule of each item along with digital images, which you can then show to your insurance company as an accurate representation of the value of your jewellery.

Meet our registered valuer:

Charlotte Webster, our in-house registered valuer, has over a decade of experience in the jewellery trade. She holds a range of prestigious qualifications including FGA, CPAA, GIA AJP and PJ Dip, reflecting her expertise in gemstone identification, grading and appraisal.

As a member of Gem-A and the Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA), Charlotte continues to expand her knowledge and skills, ensuring she remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

Whether uncovering the true value of a treasured heirloom or assisting with gemstone selection, Charlotte is known for her meticulous attention to detail and trustworthy assessments.

What to expect from your valuation:

You do not need to set up an appointment to book an item (or items) in for a valuation with Charlotte; however, we will usually ask us to leave your items with us for 1-2 weeks to allow time to complete a thorough valuation and assessment, including testing and photos.

When the valuation is complete, you will be provided with a hard copy valuation document detailing each item's value and any relevant comments.

Valuation pricing:

For all valuations, we charge a document fee of £85 and a minimum 'per item' fee of £75.

Any diamonds over 1ct will be subject to an additional charge of £75 per extra carat.

Coloured gemstones larger than 12mm x 9mm (oval or rectangular) or 10mm diameter (round or square); and complex items with more than 100 diamonds and/or gemstones have a per item fee of £130.

Items with a value of under £500 will be grouped as 'miscellaneous' and treated as one item.

Exceptional items such as tiaras or civic regalia will be charged on a case-by-case basis and may require an initial assessment before we can provide a valuation quote.