- JEWELLERY VALUATION FOR INSURANCE, PROBATE, CAPITAL GAINS, DIVORCE SETTLEMENT - :: - JEWELLERY VALUER - GEMMOLOGIST - LOSS ASSESSOR -
Definitions of Item Types
We pride ourselves on our ethical manner of charging
We charge a £55 report fee plus a fee per item, as noted below
The report fee covers the cost of setting up your files, the folder, the CD, the initial consultation and for cleaning your jewellery
The item fees are:
GEM-SET JEWELLERY - £40
These are items that are mounted with gemstones and/or diamonds. These items are charged at £40 each and probably represent 85% of the jewellery we appraise and value. Whether the item is worth a few hundred or several thousand pounds, the price remains the same
NON GEM-SET JEWELLERY - £25
Items without any gemstones are charged at a lower rate, as gem testing and grading procedures do not need to be carried out. Most watches would also fall into this category. These items are charged at £25 each
EXCEPTIONAL JEWELLERY - £50 UPWARDS
Exceptional items are charged at a higher fee because they require additional research and analysis. Examples include: larger diamonds that require plotting; very high value items of jewellery; pearls that require X-ray examination; pieces that have numerous stones of various species. Typically, exceptional items cost between £50 -£100 each
GROUPED ITEMS - £40
Items of lower value, say £300 and below, are grouped together under one heading and given a briefer description and a total value for the group. We charge £40 per group with a maximum of 15 items per group. This grouping of lower value pieces supports our belief that, for your protection, all your jewellery should catalogued and photographed
EXAMPLE FEE
For further clarification:
The following 14 items being appraised for a Valuation for Insurance Replacement Purposes would cost £235. Optional updated report would cost £55 every three years
report fee plus:
Non gem set item - An 18ct gold bracelet, value - £1,850
Non gem set item - A gent's 18ct gold signet ring, value - £450
Gem set item -A three stone diamond ring, value - £3,000
Exceptional item - A single stone 2.2ct diamond ring that requires plotting, value - £18,000
Grouped items - A group of 10 items of jewellery where no single item exceeds £300 in value
"Many thanks for your excellent service, via Helen. I very much appreciate your thorough and professional approach."
MORAG M*****. ABERDEENSHIRE
If you require further guidance on our fees, please contact us as we can usually tell you exactly what our fee will be without having to see the jewellery first
