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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Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberAuctions
Diamond breaks world record for online auction bid
A 102.39 carat D Flawless oval diamond has been sold at Sothebyโs Hong Kong auction for $15.7m (ยฃ12.2m), breaking the world record for the highest value ever bid for a jewel in an online auction.ย Before its sale, the highest price paid for a jewel in an online auction was…
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Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberNews
NAJ encouraging consumers to buy jewellery this Christmas
The NAJย has announced it has actioned a significant fund to deliver a targeted press and PR advertising campaign to influence the general public to buy jewellery this Christmas. The campaign will be delivered by an external PR agency, for a five-figure sum, to influence a targeted group in society…
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9 SeptemberAuctions
Cheffins hires jewellery valuations specialist
Cheffins has announced that Fay Roach has joined the auction house from the UKโs largest specialist jewellery valuations company.ย Roach is a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers and the Jewellery Valuers Association, and is also an FGA qualified gemmologist. She has previously worked in Londonโs Hatton Garden in…
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Aug- 2020 -17 AugustRetailers
F.Hinds to open Luton store
F.Hinds has announced the opening of its 115th store in Luton, which is set to open its doors on 22 August. According to the family-run jewellers, the new site, located in The Mall shopping centre, is set to create seven new jobs through its opening.ย ย The store will feature โsleek,…
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Apr- 2020 -30 AprilAuctions
Fellows appraises ยฃ75,000 of goods on virtual valuation day
Fellows announced that over ยฃ75,000 of goods were appraised at the auctioneerโs first ever virtual valuation day. Over 50 people joined six valuers from across the world at the virtual event on 28 April, where over ยฃ75,000 worth of watches, jewellery and designer handbags were appraised throughout the day.ย Using…
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28 AprilBusiness Bites
Job support to be wound down, M&S dividend suspended, ventilator production slows, property market halts
Chancellor Rishi Sunack says he will wean the economy off his support schemes in a โgradualโ wind-down, to help prevent soaring unemployment on โexpiration dayโ. His announcement, made to MPs, came in response to concerns that a definite cut-off date would produce an explosion in redundancies and layoffs. Currently, the…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryFeatures
Manufacturer Files: Kevan Scott
โI started my business in 1997 in my mum and dad’s cellar, while still employed at a place where I had worked for 12 years and where I also served my apprenticeship,โ says Kevan Scott, founder of the jewellery manufacturer and designer Kevan Scott, when recounting how he started the…
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10 FebruaryNews
New membership organisation for valuers announced
A new and โfully independentโ membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association will focus on the training and professional development of jewellery valuers, and promote its members to the general public, insurance industry, government departments and the legal profession. Membership will be…
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneAnalysis
The changing face of jewellery retail
The world as we know it for jewellery is one of luxury, enticement and wonder – but the UK customer tends to prefer a very middle ground. With diamonds it’s nice and white, clean to the eye – G/H VS/SI – and for coloured gemstones it’s traditional, not too garish…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchFeatures
RECRUITMENT: Geo. A. Payne & Son Ltd
Geo. A. Payne & Son Ltd is an independent family owned retail jewellers and pawnbrokers in Bosombe, Bournemouth specialising in both new and quality pre-owned jewellery and silverware. We offer a high quality pawnbroking service, in house valuations, repairs and a bespoke design service. We are seeking an experienced store…
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