Valuations & Fees
Expert Jewellery Valuation in Reading – Insurance, Probate & More
Looking for a hassle-free way to appraise your jewellery and watches for home insurance or probate purposes? At The Jewellery Appraiser, we specialise in providing accurate, professional jewellery valuations in Reading and the surrounding areas with a personal touch—either from our discreet private studio in Tilehurst, Reading or via home visits for your convenience. This ensures your treasured items never leave your side. As a proud member of the National Association of Jewellers' Independent Register of Valuers (IRV), you can trust that every appraisal is carried out to the highest industry standards and is fully accepted by insurance providers and HMRC.
What Is a Jewellery Valuation?
A jewellery valuation is a detailed written document that records the characteristics, condition, and value of your jewellery or watches for a specific purpose. It’s more than just a price tag—it’s a formal and recognised report that protects your investment and gives you peace of mind.
Types of Valuations We Offer
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Insurance Valuations
Essential for protecting your jewellery or watches against loss, theft, or damage. We provide a fully detailed document, including photographs and current replacement values, accepted by all major UK insurers. -
Probate Valuations (IHTA)
Required for estate administration following a bereavement. We assess fair market value in line with HMRC guidelines to ensure correct estate reporting. -
Valuations for Sale or Division
Useful for those looking to sell unwanted jewellery, divide assets, or simply understand the market value of their items.
Why Choose The Jewellery Appraiser?
✔️ Nearly 20 years of experience in the jewellery trade
✔️ Member of the National Association of Jewellers’ IRV
✔️ On-the-spot appraisals at our private Reading studio—your items never leave your side
✔️ Home visit service available across Reading and surrounding areas
✔️ Fixed, transparent pricing—often more affordable than high street jewellers
✔️ Fast turnaround—your valuation documents are ready within a week
✔️ Provided in both digital PDF and professionally bound hard copy
What to Expect at Your Appointment and After
We ask that you bring your items along with any supporting documents such as receipts, previous valuations, boxes, diamond/gemstone certificates. During the appointment:
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Each piece is professionally cleaned
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Measurements and gemological stone grading are taken
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Items are carefully examined and researched
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High-quality digital photographs are taken
After your appointment a detailed, accurate report is prepared for you. An electronic pdf. version is emailed and a professional bound paper copy is posted to you.
Pricing
The service includes an appointment, detailed appraisal, a fully researched document and digital photographs.
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Pre-valuation consultation (free)
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Document and one item only – £120 (online document only for single item valuations)
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Document and two items or more – From £190
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Subsequent items from £60
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High end watches such as Rolex – from £120
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Single diamonds over 1ct and more complicated items – from £150
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High net worth items- TBC
Prices are set for items that have paperwork such as laboratory reports/certificates,, previous valuations or receipts. If you have no paperwork whatsoever there may be an additional fee for the additional complexity of the appraisal.
I do not currently carry out valuations for divorce purposes.
Book Your Expert Jewellery Appraisal Today
Let us help you protect what matters most. Contact The Jewellery Appraiser for expert, reliable, and discreet jewellery valuations in Reading, Berkshire.