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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Jan- 2017 -23 JanuaryAppointments
Birmingham Assay Office set to appoint Doug Henry as new CEO
The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has announced the appointment of Doug Henry as its chief executive and assay master. The news comes after incumbent Stella Layton announced she would leave the role at the AnchorCert Group – comprising BAO, AnchorCert Analytical, AnchorCert Gem Lab, SafeGuard Valuations and AnchorCert Academy –…
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Sep- 2015 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Ogden of Harrogate opens third store
Independent jewellers Ogden of Harrogate has opened its third store in the centre of York. The new premises, which follows the launch of the company’s Little Diamond Shop in 2010, is located on the corner of Stonegate and Petergate and has housed a jewellery shop since the late 1980s but…
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Aug- 2015 -11 AugustEvents
TH March launches animated film on importance of jewellery valuations
Jewellery trade insurance firm TH March has announced the launch of an animated film which explains the importance of expert valuations when insuring valuable jewellery and watches. The animation is viewable as a three-and-a-half minute film, or as three separate shorter films, which will focuses on why customers need a…
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Mar- 2015 -30 MarchRetailers
Fraser Hart opens new store in Worcester
Jewellery chain Fraser Hart has announced the opening of a new store in the centre of Worcester. The store, which opened on Saturday, March 28, has been designed to create a “light, spacious and welcoming shopping atmosphere” in-keeping with the jeweller’s existing interior design theme. The store, which is fitted…
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18 MarchAdvice
Firms to ‘overpay £221m in business rates’
More than 110,000 firms in England and Wales are likely to miss 31 March deadline for appeals over business rates, and at least £221 million in potential relief will lie unclaimed. This is according to CBRE, the commercial property and real estate services advisor, which conducted research into the “scramble to…
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Feb- 2015 -6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
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Nov- 2014 -4 NovemberEvents
Pawn Stars UK to visit H&T Pawnbrokers stores
Regal Pawn, the stars of History Channel’s Pawn Stars UK, are making a series of appearances at H&T Pawnbrokers stores nationwide. Throughout October and November, the cast members will visit H&T Pawnbrokers stores to carry out valuations, provide advice, share anecdotes and sign autographs. So far, the cast members have…
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Mar- 2014 -25 MarchRetailers
F Hinds family members cut ribbon on relocated Bracknell store
Two members of the family that owns F Hinds, Roy and Eric, have cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the company’s brand new store in Charles Square, Bracknell. In the spirit of history and re-enactment, they were both back in Bracknell to repeat the ceremony that officially opened…
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Feb- 2014 -11 FebruaryRetailers
F Hinds ‘ahead of schedule’ with Bracknell store opening
Jewellers F Hinds has announced the ahead-of-schedule opening of its new store in Princess Square, Bracknell. The bright, modern and also environmentally friendly jewellery store has relocated to 1 – 2 Princess Square, Bracknell, Berkshire. Manager Nick Dobinson and all the staff who were at the company’s previous Bracknell store…
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Jun- 2013 -4 JuneRetailers
Independent jeweller opens boutique store in Trinity Leeds development
Independent jeweller Phillip Stoner has opened the doors of its newest boutique store in the UK’s latest major retail development, Trinity Leeds.
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