Tailor-made jewellery and watch valuations
Clare Blatherwick’s in-depth jewellery and watch valuations are completely tailored to you, whether it’s for the peace of mind of insurance, for the practicalities of inheritance tax, or for exploring the potential sale value of a piece. With over 25 years’ experience working in various facets of the jewellery industry, Clare Blatherwick has established a reputation for valuing both modern and antique pieces at a competitive fee.
Scotland’s leading authority on jewellery
Clare Blatherwick is the first port of call for Scotland’s jewellery collectors and connoisseurs, regularly travelling to view and value private collections across the country. Clare’s many years in the industry, coupled with her experience as the Head of Jewellery for Bonhams in Scotland, offers clients the highest level of insight into a piece’s value and history, along with discretion and complete peace of mind throughout.
Whether you’d like a valuation for a single, special piece, or for an entire collection, your watches and jewellery are in the most capable hands.
Every piece tells a story
The intricate process of valuing watches and jewellery can also offer a fascinating insight into their origins. Clare’s in-depth analysis considers everything from gemstones and precious metals to hallmarks and nuances of design, helping unlock the hidden history of a piece. Whatever the value and history of your watch or jewellery collection, Clare Blatherwick offers an exceptional and personal level of service, unique to you. Clare Blatherwick is a registered valuer with The Jewellery Valuer's Association, as well as the 2024 winner of their prestigious 'Jewellery Valuer of the Year' award.
Peace of mind and convenience
Clare Blatherwick understands the personal, as well as financial, value of your precious jewellery and watch collections, and as part of her service can visit your home, office or bank to carry out the valuation, or you can meet at her studio in North Berwick. Clare is highly recommended by insurance brokers and can liaise with your broker or insurer on all the necessary paperwork, and can discuss more complex pieces with you, your broker or insurer to ensure the right decision can be made about the cover you need.
Fees for clients who visit Clare at her North Berwick studio to have a valuation for the purposes of insurance undertaken are as follows:
Jewellery - £200 including vat per hour. It tends to take around 30 minutes per item, subject to complexity, for example a wedding band will take much less time than a tiara or a significant diamond of over 1.50cts. Modestly valued pieces can be grouped to save time and cost.
Premium watches - £120 per watch including vat. Other watches (for example period diamond set watches which may be seen more as a piece of jewellery) would fall under the jewellery fee bracket.
For home visits, please contact Clare to discuss fees specific to your area and needs. Clare carries out jewellery valuations across Scotland, and beyond.
If you require a valuation for a purpose other than insurance (such as an open market valuation with a view to selling items), please contact Clare to discuss your specific needs.
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