An item of jewellery can have several values applied to it depending on the reason you need the valuation. This page is intended to set out some of the more usual purposes and functions of a jewellery appraisal and valuation report. There are of course others but no matter what the intended use of one of our valuations, all will contain the following:
Insurance valuations are used for obtaining insurance cover so that lost or damaged items can be restored, purchased again or, if none of these options is possible, that suitable cash compensation can be obtained. A well written valuation can also help you remember exactly what you had and help your retailer or jewellery craftsman in replacing your lost jewellery.
A probate valuation assists the executor of an estate to obtain probate of a will and enable HM Revenue and Customs to establish the correct amount of estate duty that may be due. Our probate valuation service can be obtained by booking an appointment.
A valuation can be prepared to assist in property division in the event of a divorce or separation. A valuation can also be prepared to support a pre-nuptial contract. These sensitive issues will always be carried out with the utmost discretion.
This valuation is designed for private individuals wishing guidance to a fair asking price when selling an item or items between themselves. For this valuation to be of help it is customary for the parties involved to agree to be guided by an expert who has no interest in the outcome over and above the fee charged. This valuation will provide a guide to a reasonable price, fair to all sides.
Insurance valuations are used for obtaining insurance cover so that lost or damaged items can be restored, purchased again or, if none of these options is possible, that suitable cash compensation can be obtained. A well written valuation can also help you remember exactly what you had and help your retailer or jewellery craftsman in replacing your lost jewellery.
A probate valuation assists the executor of an estate to obtain probate of a will and enable HM Revenue and Customs to establish the correct amount of estate duty that may be due. Our probate valuation service can be ordered here.
A valuation can be prepared to assist in property division in the event of a divorce or separation. A valuation can also be prepared to support a pre-nuptial contract. These sensitive issues will always be carried out with the utmost discretion.
This valuation is designed for private individuals wishing guidance to a fair asking price when selling an item or items between themselves. For this valuation to be of help it is customary for the parties involved to agree to be guided by an expert who has no interest in the outcome over and above the fee charged. This valuation will provide a guide to a reasonable price, fair to all sides.