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Everything Important To Know About Jewellery Valuations

Ian Mundie & Son • Apr 05, 2024

A jewellery valuation is more than just a description and a price of your jewellery. The valuation process is a detailed journey, carried out by a skilled jewellery appraiser. Our blog is here to tell you everything you need to know about jewellery valuations. To find out more, keep on reading! 


What Is A Jewellery Valuation? 

A jewellery valuation is an in depth and complete description of your jewellery. It acts as a verification for what the jewellery is, and you will receive a copy of a printed document. It confirms the existence of the jewellery, and provides a legitimate ‘value’ of the item. There are many reasons why someone may get their jewellery valued, and having a copy of this document is essential evidence. 


What Is Included? 

Your valuation will be a documented report, and it will include the following: 



  • Detailed and accurate descriptions of the item
  • Photographs and assessments of the composition of your jewellery 
  • A clear statement for the reason of the valuation 
  • A cover letter
  • Any explanatory or additional notes or conditions 


After a jewellery valuation is complete, the notes and research are meant to be kept for 6 years following this process. This is so that the valuation stays valid for enough time after it has been completed. 


How Is A Jewellery Valuation Calculated?

A jewellery valuation is carried out by an expert or jewellery appraiser. Professional jewellery valuers take into consideration: 


  • The age of the item
  • The quality 
  • The composition 
  • Any defects 
  • Market based research to help determine the final valuation


Whether the jewellery is low or high value, thorough market research needs to be carried out to ensure that the correct value is given. 


Why Would I Need A Jewellery Valuation?

There are a few different reasons why you may want to get your jewellery valued: 


  • If you’re insuring your jewellery, you will need to know the value of the jewellery to notify the insurance company. 
  • Probate 
  • In the case of family division or divorce, splitting assets may mean you need to get your jewellery valued. 
  • If you’re planning on selling your jewellery items, you may want to have them valued to ensure that you sell it at the right price. 


Ian Mundie & Son: Get Jewellery Valued Today

If you’re looking for reliable and professional jewellery valuations, look no further! Our trusted jewellery appraisers are fully qualified to value your jewellery, with over 27 years of experience. Our complete valuations are carried out over approximately three days. 


To learn more about our jewellery valuation, or browse our other services, feel free to
contact us today! Or, pop into our jewellery shop to see us. 

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