Valuation Services
Jewellery, Watches & Silverware Valuations
Your Valuables in Safe, Trusted Hands
Professional, Independent Valuations with Clarity & Care
As part of our comprehensive client services, Clarindon Jewellers offers a professional and independent valuation service for jewellery, watches, and silverware. Our valuations are carried out with integrity, discretion, and a clear understanding of purpose — whether for insurance, probate, private sale, or family division.
Every valuation is approached with care, accuracy, and respect for the items entrusted to us.
Independence, Integrity & Security
To ensure complete peace of mind, all valuations are conducted independently and with the highest professional standards. We work in partnership with industry-leading specialists and the UK’s largest Assay Office, ensuring secure handling, accurate assessment, and best-practice procedures throughout.
All items remain fully safeguarded while in our care.
Qualified Valuers You Can Trust
Our valuation services are supported by a team of highly experienced, qualified valuers, all of whom are Fellow Members of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA).
Their expertise spans:
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Fine jewellery (modern and antique)
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Luxury and collectible watches
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Silverware and decorative objects
Every valuation reflects formal gemmological training combined with real-world market knowledge.
Valuation Purposes
We provide valuations for a range of clearly defined purposes, including:
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Insurance Valuations
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Probate & Estate Valuations
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Private Sale Valuations
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Family Division Valuations
Each valuation is prepared specifically for its intended use and explained clearly.
Arranging a Valuation
To discuss any of our valuation services, please contact your local Clarindon Jewellers boutique, or complete the enquiry form at the bottom of this page. Our valuation team will then follow up to guide you through the next steps.
Valuation Pricing
Our valuation process is simple, transparent, and clearly structured. Pricing is based on the value of each individual item.
Valuations start from £99 per item (up to £2,000 in value) and are capped at £349 per item for values exceeding £20,000.
We are happy to accept single items or larger collections for valuation.
Valuation Charges (Per Item)
| Item Value (£) | Jewellery (£) | Watch (£) |
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| £0 – £2,000 | £99 | £119 |
| £2,001 – £2,500 | £119 | £139 |
| £2,501 – £3,000 | £129 | £149 |
| £3,001 – £4,000 | £139 | £159 |
| £4,001 – £5,000 | £149 | £169 |
| £5,001 – £6,000 | £159 | £179 |
| £6,001 – £7,000 | £169 | £189 |
| £7,001 – £8,000 | £189 | £199 |
| £8,001 – £9,000 | £199 | £219 |
| £9,001 – £10,000 | £219 | £229 |
| £10,001 – £11,000 | £239 | £239 |
| £11,001 – £12,000 | £249 | £249 |
| £12,001 – £13,000 | £259 | £259 |
| £13,001 – £14,000 | £269 | £269 |
| £14,001 – £15,000 | £279 | £279 |
| £15,001 – £16,000 | £289 | £289 |
| £16,001 – £17,000 | £299 | £299 |
| £17,001 – £18,000 | £309 | £309 |
| £18,001 – £19,000 | £319 | £319 |
| £19,001 – £20,000 | £329 | £329 |
| £20,001+ | £349 | £349 |
* Complex items requiring extensive research or specialist assessment may incur additional charges. Any such costs will always be discussed and agreed before work begins.
Your Valuation Documentation
For each item valued, you will receive:
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A professionally presented valuation document
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Detailed written description
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Reference images
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Clearly stated replacement or market value
We also retain a secure digital copy of each valuation, allowing retrieval should original documentation be misplaced.
Valuations – Questions & Answers
What is a valuation?
A valuation is a researched professional opinion based on formal training and experience in gemmology, diamond grading, jewellery manufacture, settings, watchmaking, and market knowledge. It is not a guess — it is a documented assessment prepared for a specific purpose.
Why do I need a valuation for insurance?
In the event of loss, theft, or damage, an insurance valuation establishes the value of the item and supports your claim. A properly written valuation provides detailed proof of ownership far beyond a basic receipt and may assist with recovery should stolen items be found.
Even where insurers do not insist on a valuation, many clients choose one for reassurance and clarity.
What is a probate valuation?
A probate valuation is required when administering an estate after someone has passed away. It reflects the market value of the items at the date of death, rather than full retail replacement value.
This valuation supports fair distribution among beneficiaries and is often required by HMRC for estate reporting purposes.
How often should jewellery be re-valued?
Gold prices, gemstone values, and market conditions change over time. To ensure valuations remain accurate, we recommend reviewing insurance valuations at least every three years.
Insurance Replacement Support
Replacing lost or damaged jewellery can be emotionally difficult. Insurance companies may offer conflicting guidance or attempt to restrict supplier choice — however, you are not obliged to use their preferred provider.
If you ever need to replace an item, we are happy to assist. Where jewellery was bespoke, our designers can recreate pieces that closely reflect the original, ensuring continuity and care throughout the process.
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