Valuers--Jewellery

A jewellery valuer is an individual or business that specialises in appraisals of jewellery.

Jewellery valuation can be a complicated business. Unfortunately, ‘What is this worth?’ is rarely a simple question. This leads to great confusion among customers and even dealers of jewellery (and any other product for that matter). The value of an item depends on several variables including the market being compared, the urgency and circumstances of the potential sale, the ownership history of the item and other issues. These can make a tremendous difference in the final valuation. A valuation that doesn’t consider these topics is of no value whatsoever.

Jewellery valuers are able to appraise many different types of jewellery, from rings to bracelets and necklaces. Jewellery valuations services can also help with insurance replacement, retail comparison, fair market value, estate valuation, damage claims, charitable contributions, and other valuation, financial and appraisal purposes.

Many jewellery appraisers specialise in the valuation of diamonds and other precious stones. Stones can be graded on-site against either Gemological Institute of America (GIA) classification or International Diamond Council (IDC) rules. The IDC rules are the internationally recognised and accepted rules for diamond grading and diamond certification and are the most widely accepted and preferred.