Valuations
Valuations are a vital part of the UK jewellery trade, supporting insurance, resale, inheritance, and retail transparency. Whether for gemstones, watches, or finished pieces, accurate valuations underpin trust between jewellers and clients. Jewellery Focus covers the valuation landscape in depth, including industry best practices, RICS and IRV standards, legal considerations, and market factors affecting value. Our reporting offers jewellers, valuers, and suppliers practical guidance on appraisal processes, certification, pricing shifts, and professional development within this critical area of the trade.
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Sep- 2025 -3 SeptemberProduct Launches
Edinburgh Assay Office launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot
The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to bring hallmarking into the digital era by linking it with blockchain technology and Digital Product Passports. The new scheme creates a unique physical and digital identifier at the point of hallmarking, allowing each item to be tied…
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Jul- 2024 -3 JulyProduct Launches
Instappraise launches in the UK
Instappraise has announced its official launch in the UK market by sponsoring National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Summit. The company enables jewellers and appraisers to create comprehensive and professional watch and jewellery valuations in minutes. The technology aims to help appraisers create, manage, and maintain their appraisal reports. As part…
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Apr- 2024 -23 AprilTrade Organisations
The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses in the UK, irrespective of whether they are a member of the association or not. In 2022, the NAJ launched its strategy centred around compliance, profitability, and responsibility. This strategy…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberNews
Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP
Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) aimed at developing a sophisticated intelligent business system. The system will aim to improve operational efficiency and increase BAO’s competitiveness, leading to significant improvements in customer experience. A KTP is a three-way…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds launches new Chapelle store in West Midlands Designer Outlet
F.Hinds has announced the opening of its new Chapelle store in the new West Midlands Designer Outlet in Cannock, bringing Chapelle’s portfolio up to 13 stores. The store is fitted with “modern” furnishings and reportedly offers savings of at least 30% off RRP. Chapelle stocks a range of diamonds, jewellery…
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Dec- 2021 -8 DecemberRetailers
Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection
Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Four in five shops to shut without business rates reform, says BRC
Some 83% of retailers would reportedly be forced to close shops without the introduction of a business rates reform as a part of the Government’s upcoming review. According to research conducted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), 85% of those retailers surveyed recognised business rates as either an “extremely” or…
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Aug- 2021 -4 AugustTrade Organisations
Birmingham Assay Office to launch LGD screening service
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it will now screen laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) as a part of its jewellery valuation service. SafeGuard Valuations will automatically screen all diamond-set items to determine whether they are natural or potential lab grown. It comes in a bid from the organisation to support…
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Jul- 2021 -22 JulyEvents
NAJ Summit 2021 to discuss LGDs
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its upcoming 2021 summit will feature conversations on laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs). Three speakers will focus on LGDs, providing masterclasses and hands-on workshops as part of the valuers’ conference, taking place from 11-13 September 2021. Julia Griffith, founder of The Gem Academy,…
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Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberAuctions
Diamond breaks world record for online auction bid
A 102.39 carat D Flawless oval diamond has been sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction for $15.7m (£12.2m), breaking the world record for the highest value ever bid for a jewel in an online auction. Before its sale, the highest price paid for a jewel in an online auction was…
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