Valuation Fees

Easy to understand and transparent

As an independent valuer, our jewellery valuation fees are not based on the value of your items. We use a fixed menu-style fee structure linked to the number of items in the valuation and their complexity, VAT at the standard rate is included.

We provide exceptionally detailed reports usually delivered via email. For a small additional fee a printed and bound version can be made available. In addition, each valuation contains picture pages and explanatory notes. View an animated sample of a jewellery valuation here.

Valuation, at Plympton office

Insurance, Probate, Sale Between Parties, Open Market

STANDING CHARGE EVERY REPORT, PDF email option

£75.00

For a printed version as well, add

£10.00

EACH ITEM ADDED TO A REPORT IS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY, AS FOLLOWS ...

Standard jewellery or watch, each

£70.00

Any item containing ONE diamond of 1ct or more. Premium item (* See below)

£120.00

A luxury high worth watch. Premium item (* See below)

£120.00

Any item containing numerous gemstones e.g. spray brooch, necklace etc. Premium item (* See below)

£120.00

Group of up to 8 simple items (** See definition below)

£80.00

*PREMIUM ITEMS are those requiring a longer time to appraise and research, such as larger high worth watches, multi-stone set items, complex brooches and necklaces, any item containing a single diamond of 1ct and above and rare items. Premium items are exceptional and almost all items will normally be at the standard rate. **Grouped items: Sometimes similar items of low value can be valued as a group as long as they are broadly alike in terms of materials, condition and manufacture. Items containing gemstones which require extra testing cannot be included in a group.

Home visits are available, please call.

Insurance, Sale Between Parties, Open Market

Devon - full day (up to approximately 25 items)

£1,800.00

Out of Devon Area - full day, please phone for a quote

Re-Valuation

A substantial discount is available when you keep your valuation up to date, and applies to items we have valued within the last six years. Items are checked for damage and wear, values adjusted and a new document issued. Premium items may incur an additional fee.

Very cost effective on-going service

Reduced document fee, (for PDF only)

£37.50

Reduced per item fee, only

£35.00

Reduced premium item fee, only

£60.00

Additional items added to the report (see table above)

Valuation Example Costs

Insurance, Sale Between Parties, Open Market

Report and one item

£145.00

Two more items at £70.00 each

£140.00

Total

£285.00

Additional Information

Payment Facilities

We accept payment using PayPal or major credit cards.

Security and Privacy

For your security card numbers and details are not retained. All customers information is private and confidential and will not be revealed to a third party without your permission or by order of a court of law.

What a jewellery valuation is made of.

An item of jewellery can have several values applied to it depending on the reason you need the valuation. Some of the more usual purposes and functions of a jewellery appraisal and valuation are for retail replacement – to obtain insurance cover, open market – guidance when selling, probate – dealing with the estate of someone who has died and family division. There are of course others but no matter what the intended use of one of our valuations, all will contain the following:

Item appraisal – Full and detailed descriptions
Colour photos – Brilliant crisp pictures
Glossary of terms – No baffling jargon
Bound in a stylish and durable folder
A PDF file of the report sent to your email address for onward transmittal to your insurance company or agent
Monetary value of the item(s) in line with the valuation purpose and appropriate market