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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May- 2013 -30 MayNews
Birmingham Assay Office CEO to retire
It’s the end of an era for the jewellery industry, as chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin, has announced he will be retiring in summer 2014.
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Apr- 2013 -9 AprilCurrent Affairs
Institute of Registered Valuers warns of hoax valuations
The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) is warning consumers and jewellers about valuers claiming to be IRV registered, when they are not.
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Mar- 2013 -22 MarchTrade Organisations
Geoff Whitefield elected IRV chairman
Long-time member of the National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) Geoff Whitefield will replace Jonathan Lambert as IRV chairman this June.
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Oct- 2012 -24 OctoberNews
Chairman of world’s largest hallmarking office steps down
The chairman of the Birmingham Assay Office has stepped down after serving two three-year terms.
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