Jewellery & Watch Valuations
Know what your
jewellery is worth.
Describe your jewellery or watch online and we introduce you to an independent valuer for insurance, probate or resale. The enquiry is free and there is no obligation.
Online Enquiry
Request a jewellery valuation online
Describe your ring, necklace, watch or gold jewellery. We introduce you by email to an independent valuer, who contacts you to discuss what you need and give you a quote. Sending the form is free and does not commit you to anything.
Only need the value of the gold in a 9ct or broken piece? London Gold Exchange's gold jewellery calculator works it out from the weight and carat.
Our Services
Valuations for every purpose
Insurance
Protect your items with an up-to-date replacement value. Insurers usually ask for one before listing an item above your single-item limit, typically £2,000.
Learn moreProbate
Open market value at the date of death, for the estate's Inheritance Tax return. Items worth £1,500 or more are listed individually.
Learn moreResale
An honest market value before approaching dealers or auction houses. Knowledge is your best negotiating tool.
Learn moreThe Process
Three steps to a valuation
Sending an enquiry is free. The valuer quotes its fee before you decide whether to go ahead.
Start Your ValuationDescribe your item
Tell us about your jewellery or watch — the type, metal, stones, brand and condition — and why you need it valued.
We introduce you to a valuer
We send one email to you and an independent valuer, with your enquiry details, so the valuer can get in touch.
Get a quote
The valuer contacts you, normally within one working day, to discuss the item and quote a fee. You decide whether to instruct them.
Scope
What you can get valued
From engagement rings to Patek Philippe watches, send an enquiry for any piece that needs a professional valuation.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a jewellery valuation cost?
Professional valuations typically cost £75–£125 for the first item and £35–£65 for subsequent items. Watch valuations are usually £100–£130 due to the additional authentication required. Sending us an enquiry is free, and the valuer tells you its fee before you decide whether to go ahead.
Do I need a valuation for insurance?
Usually, for anything above your policy's single-item limit, which is £2,000 at most UK insurers and £1,500 at some. Items above it must be listed on the policy, and insurers usually ask for a valuation to list them. Without one, you risk being under-insured. Items should be re-valued every 3–5 years, or sooner if precious metal prices have risen significantly.
What's the difference between insurance and probate valuations?
Insurance valuations give a "replacement value" — what it would cost to buy an equivalent new item. Probate valuations give an "open market value" — what the item would realistically sell for. Probate values are typically 30–50% lower than insurance values.
How often should I get jewellery re-valued?
Every 3–5 years as a rule of thumb. However, UK jewellery prices have risen by more than a third since 2021 (ONS), so items bought even a few years ago may now be significantly under-insured. If your last valuation is more than 3 years old, it's worth updating.
What qualifications should a valuer have?
Look for valuers registered with the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) through the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), or members of the Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA). Gemmological qualifications like FGA or DGA from Gem-A are also important indicators of expertise.
Can I get a valuation online?
You can request one online. Describe your item using the form on this page and we introduce you to an independent valuer, who contacts you to discuss what you need and give you a quote. A valuation you can use for insurance or probate needs a qualified valuer to examine the item, usually in person.
Find out what your jewellery is worth
Describe your item and we introduce you to an independent valuer, who will give you a quote. The enquiry is free and there is no obligation.