Jewellery Valuations by a Registered Valuer in Scotland

Clare Blatherwick
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The importance of using a Registered Valuer for your jewellery valuations

Jewellery is often more than just an accessory—it holds sentimental and financial value. Whether you need a valuation for insurance purposes, resale, or estate planning, ensuring you receive an accurate and trustworthy valuation is vital.

What is a Registered Valuer?

A Registered Valuer is a qualified professional who has undergone extensive training and certification to assess the value of jewellery, gemstones, and precious metals. They adhere to strict industry standards and codes of ethics, ensuring that valuations are fair, unbiased, and legally recognised.

In an article published in the Financial Times recently, Elisa Anniss explained that “Jewellery valuers combine scientific, art history and pricing knowledge with a deep understanding of retail sales, auction house sales and precious metals market volatility.”

You can find the full FT article here.

Thankfully, legitimate jewellery valuers in the UK hold qualifications from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) — fellowship (FGA) and its diamond (DGA) qualification.

Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA)

The JVA is the only independent organisation in the UK and Ireland for professional valuers of jewellery, gemstones, watches and silver. As a member of the JVA, Clare is hugely passionate about ensuring compliance across her industry. JVA members include some of the most qualified and experienced professionals in the jewellery and allied industries which enables a great support network for the profession. The JVA has valuing members across the UK and Ireland, in addition to international valuing members, trainee valuers, specialists and associated industry experts.

In September, Clare was honoured to receive the great accolade of Valuer of the Year at the Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA) Annual Conference held in Loughborough.

The JVA Valuer of the Year is awarded to a valuer who has excelled in upholding the JVA’s professional valuation standards and continuously shows exceptional levels of integrity. The award recognises the valuer’s commitment and dedication to the support and development of the JVA, its members, and professional valuers.

Let’s just clarify why you should use a Registered Valuer…

  1. Accurate Assessments A Registered Valuer has the expertise to accurately determine the worth of your jewellery based on current market conditions, gemstone quality, metal purity, and craftsmanship.

  2. Insurance Compliance Many insurance companies require valuations from Registered Valuers to ensure proper coverage. An incorrect or inflated valuation can lead to complications when filing a claim.

  3. Avoiding Fraud and Overpricing Unfortunately, there are unqualified individuals who may provide misleading valuations, either overestimating or undervaluing your pieces. A Registered Valuer ensures transparency and legitimacy.

  4. Legal Recognition Whether settling an estate, dividing assets, or dealing with legal matters, a Registered Valuer’s appraisal holds credibility and can be used in official proceedings.

  5. Confidence in Selling or Buying If you're buying or selling jewellery, having a professional valuation ensures you pay or receive a fair price, reducing the risk of financial loss.

In summary, using a Registered Valuer provides peace of mind that your jewellery’s worth is accurately determined. Whether for insurance, legal matters, or personal knowledge, a professional appraisal safeguards your investment and ensures you make informed decisions about your precious pieces. Always verify credentials and choose a Recognised Valuer for reliable and ethical service.

Contact us to arrange a valuation.



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