There are 28 jewellery valuation experts certified by the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) near Warwickshire.
They are certified to assess the true worth of your jewellery according to current market conditions. Some can visit you at home or your vault depending on your preference, leaving you with the minimum of safety concerns.
Accurate valuations made by a recognised expert may be required by insurers, needed for probate purposes, or required for your purposes.
Jewellery Valuation Experts who are IRV ‘Fellows’ Near Warwickshire
An IRV ‘Fellow’ is a seasoned professional in the jewellery industry, distinguished by extensive experience and a strong educational background. To be recognized as an IRV Fellow, one must meet rigorous criteria:
- Educational Qualifications: The individual must hold either a professional jeweller’s valuation diploma or a Certificate of Appraisal Theory (CAT). These qualifications ensure a deep understanding of jewellery valuation.
- Industry Experience: A minimum of five years actively working in the jewellery trade is required. This experience should not only be lengthy but also rich in practical application.
- Specialized Skills: The candidate must have practical gemological qualifications, including expertise in diamond grading. This specialized knowledge is essential for accurate and proficient jewellery valuation.
- Demonstrated Expertise: Over the last 36 months, the individual must have consistently exhibited exemplary valuation practices. This demonstrates ongoing commitment and proficiency in the field.
For those in Warwickshire seeking a jewellery valuation specialist who is an IRV Fellow, here is a list of qualified professionals in the area:
#1 Jacqueline Sanders – IRV91203
Northampton-based self-employed/independent valuer with 30 years of jewellery valuation experience working across the Midlands and Buckinghamshire.
Currently working with fifteen retailers and specialising in offering jewellery valuation for insurance, probate, family division/divorce, and sale purposes. Jacqueline can also visit your home.
#2 Gaynor H Haylett-Mustafa – IRV96916
Gaynor is a FIRV-designated independent valuer in Cambridgeshire working with 17 jewellery retailers in surrounding counties.
Gaynor specialises in providing jewellery valuation for insurance, probate, and division of assets including open market trade.
She also provides home visits in nearby counties.
#3 David Baker – IRV92708
David is an independent FIRV jewellery valuer in Bath who provides home visit valuation services across Bristol and Chippenham.
Also provides documentation for probate and confirmation of Will.
#4 Melanie D Chater – IRV85099
Melanie is an IRV-certified fellow and valuer at Michael Jones Jewellers in Northampton. Melanie provides valuations for different purposes like trade, probate, and insurance.
The price for a valuation at Michael Jones starts from £100
#5 Lynn Tones – IRV39088
Lynn has been a member of the Institute of Valuers since 1988 and is now an IRV fellow.
Based in Leicester, she works with many high-net-worth insurers and provides jewellery valuation services nationwide.
#6 Lynn Jordan – IRV67192
Lynn is based in Telford and is an IRV fellow. Lynn provides independent valuation services in counties near Warwickshire.
#7 Leona Fish – IRV93209
Leona is based in Bath and provides independent jewellery valuation services through The Guild of Valuers and Jewellers.
Specializing in antiques and jewellery valuation documentation for probate and confirmation of Wills.
Leona offers valuation in different formats including direct, events, and home valuations
#8 Kehan Li – IRV93710
Kehan is an IRV fellow and conducts her valuations as a director of Loupe Jewellery Valuation & Consultancy Ltd.
Jewellery valuation at Loupe is done on a case-by-case basis. As such the price will depend on your jewellery and the amount of work required to establish the value, not as a percentage of the final value.
You can arrange a home visit or wait at their office to get your valuation, depending on your needs.
#9 Joanne White – IRV92005
Joanne has 20 years of jewellery valuation experience and has worked in Sheffield and Birmingham.
She now provides jewellery valuation services through White Valuation and Consulting Ltd across the Midlands. Joanne’s valuation fee starts from £75 for the first item and £55 for subsequent items.
Items worth less than £200 can be bundled – five per bundle and charged the basic fee. You can arrange a home visit, for which she charges 0.55p per mile travelled.
#10 Heather Callaway – IRV90501
Heather is both the valuer and the owner of Heather Callaway with 15 years of experience in the industry.
She provides jewellery valuation and documentation for insurance, post-loss, probate or confirmation of Will, division of assets and sale by private treaty.
You will find Heather at the Hatton Garden Jewellery Quarter in London, or you can arrange a home visit if you consider yourself an ultra-high NetWorth individual.
Heather’s jewellery valuation fee starts from £150.
#11 Heidi Woodley – IRV95214
With 20 years of jewellery valuation experience across the West Midlands and Staffordshire, Heidi has worked with manufacturers and individuals, helping them with their jewellery valuations.
She now provides this service independently in Lichfield as well as in the East and West Midlands through Heritage Valuation.
You can contact Heidi through Heritage Valuation for home visits with prices starting from £50 per valuation including the certificate, and £35 for non-gem jewellery.
#12 Fiona J Hopper – IRV88900
Fiona is an IRV fellow and a certified and experienced jewellery valuer in Bourne, Lincolnshire.
She provides a jewellery valuation service for Hoppers Jewellers, a 90-year-old Lincolnshire family-run jewellery business in Bourne and Grantham.
#13 Avril Plant – IRV89300
30 years of jewellery valuation experience. Avril is an IRV board member who works with Plants the Jewellers based in Staffordshire.
You can get home visits with the cost of her jewellery valuation service starting at £90 per item and £50 for watches.
The price per valuation covers the cost of a certificate for insurance or other purposes. Valuations are done in 2 to 3 weeks or a “next day” valuation service can be obtained for a 50% surcharge.
#14 – Andrew Lamputt – IRV86899
Andrew is a valuer with years of jewellery valuation experience. Trading under Andrew Lamputt, Silversmith & Jeweller in Hereford.
You can only get your jewellery valuation service on-premise. Valuations are provided after your jewellery has been checked for potential faults.
#15 Amanda J Attwood – IRV95915
FIRV jewellery valuer with Martins & Co., Amanda also provides a valuation service for antique jewellery, watches, probate and will confirmation.
You can get your jewellery valued at Martins & Co office in Cheltenham’ or arrange a home visit.
#16 Nicholas Hadler – IRV93610
Nicholas Hadler is an IRV Fellow who provides valuation for The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers.
The company provides a direct postal and collection service. You can also get a fast track and same-day service at an additional fee.
According to the company’s website, items in their Bath office are insured and are posted back to the customer at the end of the valuation.
The company’s jewellery valuation price starts at £70 per item.
Jewellery Valuation Specialists who are IRV ‘Members’ Near Warwickshire
An IRV ‘Member’ is a distinguished professional recognized for their extensive experience and qualifications in the jewellery industry. The criteria to become an IRV Member are as follows:
- Educational Requirements: The individual must have earned either a professional jeweller’s valuation diploma or a Certificate of Appraisal Theory (CAT). These credentials demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of jewellery valuation.
- Industry Experience: A minimum of five years spent working in the jewellery trade is essential. This tenure ensures that the individual has substantial practical experience in the field.
- Specialized Training: The candidate should possess practical gemological qualifications, including a certificate in diamond grading. This specialized training is crucial for the accurate assessment and valuation of jewellery.
Below is a list of jewellery valuation specialists who meet these criteria and are located near Warwickshire:
#17 Heather Lilley – IRV98218
Heather Lilley provides valuation services for Safeguard Valuations. The company takes pride in their 150 years of combined jewellery valuation experience.
Based in Birmingham and provides specialized valuations in antiques and watch jewellery.
If you’re looking for jewellery valuation to do the probate and or confirmation of a Will, Safeguard Valuation is a great contact for you.
#18 Georga Anderson – IRV94411
Georga Anderson provides a valuation for 3 companies with H L Brown & Son Ltd in Sheffield being the closest to Warwickshire.
They provide valuation for probate, insurance and in-office trade. Besides valuation, this company also trades jewellery.
You pay £45 for the first valuation and £12 for subsequent ones. In addition, you’ll also pay 2.4% of the value if your valuation is for probate purposes, and 1.2% of the value when valuing your jewellery for other purposes.
#19 C John W Henn – IRV78096
John is a MIRV valuer and the Managing Director at T. A. Henn and brings 43 years of industry experience to the Jewellery Valuation Market.
Specialises in engagement rings and routine jewellery items. John is also proficient in tiaras, regalia items and church plates, as well as commemorative pieces worn by Wolverhampton Wanderers footballers.
You may not get a home visit from John but can send your item for in-office valuation
#20 Mara Hotung – IRV99621
Mara is an MIRV jewellery valuer and owner of Gem Voyager Windlesham. She provides valuation documentation for insurance and probate, and this can take up to 2 weeks.
It costs £70 for non-gem-set jewellery valuation and £90 for gem-set valuation.
#21 Jason Cohen – IRV98920
Jason is an independent jewellery valuer and one of the directors at Glenray Jewellers.
Who also specialises in providing post-loss valuation assessments for jewellers, probate, and watch valuations.
If you live close to Hitchin you could benefit from the valuation service provided by Jason at Glenray Jewellers.
#22 Gareth Brown – IRV96316
Gareth is an independent valuer with 20 years of jewellery valuation experience in Bristol.
There is a one-off valuation fee instead of a percentage of the final value. Home or office-based valuations are on offer.
In our opinion, Clarity Valuation has an unbeatable offer compared to the competition.
#23 Phil Withington – IRV86599
Phil is an independent jewellery valuer with 48 years of experience. He works with PKW Jewellery in Shifnal offering a home and mobile service in the area.
The valuation price at PKW Jewellery depends on the price of the jewellery.
The price is £60 for valuations below £10,000 and double for items valued above £10,000. In addition, there is a £25 documentation fee.
#24 Michelle Dilley – IRV88400
Michelle is a certified valuer with Lumbers, providing valuation services across the city of Leicester. Michelle’s valuation service is for insurance, probate and insurance replacement.
If you live within Leicester, it might be worth a try to get in touch with Lumbers about their jewellery valuation service.
#25 Georgina Southam – IRV98018
Independent, award-winning valuer and a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers. Georgina provides valuation for watches, jewellery and conferment of Will.
You can get a home visit from this valuer if you’re around Birmingham and its environs.
#26 Kimberly H Baker – IRV82198
Based in Leicester and registered valuer from the Institute of Registered Valuers. Kimberly provides jewellery valuation services through Pearce Jewellers.
You will pay a flat fee of £59.0 for the first jewellery valuation item and £15 for subsequent ones.
#27 Elizabeth McAuley – IRV93810
Independent valuer with Baker Brothers, a jewellery trader based in Bedford.
Baker Brother’s jewellery valuation service covers valuation for antiques, watches, probate and the confirmation of a Will.
#28 Amanda Macgregor – IRV97718
Amanda is a Reading-based, IRV-certified jewellery valuer and gemmologist, with her own business, The Jewellery Appraiser.
Amanda offers home visits with prices starting at £110 per valuation including certificate, report fee and VAT.
Did you locate a skilled valuer near you from our list?
Remember, whether you prefer a home visit, an in-office appraisal, or a collection-based valuation, our list has a mix of both.
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