Insurance valuation
For new and existing insurance policies. States the cost to replace the piece new, retail, at today's market. From $145 per piece.
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Jewellery Valuations
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Formal written reports
Jewellery Valuations.
Formal written valuations for insurance, estate, sale and family division - carried out by our qualified gemmologist, diamond grader and registered valuer. Each report includes full assessment, photographs, and current replacement or estate values.
Section I - Types of valuation
Same assessment, different purpose.
Estate valuation
For probate, estate distribution, and family division. States the fair market value in current condition - what it would achieve in a private sale or auction. From $145 per piece.
Sale valuation
For private sale, divorce or settlement, where both parties need an independent value. Fair-market-based with comparison evidence where available. From $145 per piece.
Pre-purchase opinion
An independent assessment of a stone or piece you are considering buying elsewhere. Confirms the certificate, the cut quality, and whether the price reflects the market. From $95 per piece.
Section II - What we do
How a valuation is built.
01
Inspect
Each piece goes under the loupe and on the balance. We measure stones, identify metals, note hallmarks, and assess condition.
02
Grade
Diamonds graded for cut, colour, clarity and carat. Coloured stones identified, measured and graded. Pearls checked for origin, lustre and surface.
03
Research
Current retail or fair-market pricing researched at the time of valuation. We use Australian retail comparables, GIA pricing data, and recent auction results.
04
Report
A signed, dated, formal written report with photographs, full description, and the stated valuation. Issued within 5-7 working days.
Section III - Credentials
Reports accepted by major insurers.
Our valuations are issued by qualified gemmologists who are members of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV) - the recognised standard in Australia. Our reports are accepted by all major Australian insurers including QBE, Allianz, Chubb, IAG and AAMI.
David Hollanders is a qualified gemmologist and diamond grader, certified through GAA (Gemmological Association of Australia) and trained at the GIA.
Got pieces to value?
One piece or a full collection.
Book a valuation appointment, drop pieces off, and we will issue your written reports within the week. For larger collections, we can value on-site by arrangement.