Valuations

VALUATIONS

While many home contents policies cover jewellery, all insurance companies will require items over a certain value to be specified individually on the policy with evidence of either a receipt or a valuation.  With fluctuations in the precious metals and diamond markets, the value of your jewellery will be subject to change which is why insurance companies advise that you keep your valuations up-to-date.  We recommend updating jewellery valuations at least every 3-5 years.  Should the worst happen, you want to make sure that your claim will cover the cost of replacing your precious jewellery.   

Whether you are looking a valuation for insurance, probate or private sale reasons, Lance James can provide you with a professional valuation that is recognised by all insurance companies.  The documentation comprises of a comprehensive report with a detailed description, a colour image together with a replacement or open market value.

ONE-TO-ONE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN CENTRAL CHELMSFORD - online@lancejames.co.uk  

SERVICES & FEES

  • JEWELLERY VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF INSURANCE 

  • WATCH VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF INSURANCE

  • PROBATE 
    A Probate Valuation is a written report that describes the jewellery and its value to calculate inheritance tax.  It is required by the relevant legal authorities and represents the value of items on the open market or at auction.  It is completed in compliance with HM Revenue & Customs and in accordance with Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984.
  • DIVISION OF ASSETS (FAMILY DIVISION)
    A Division of Assets Valuation represents the value of a jointly owned asset on the open market or at auction, enabling individual parties to divide assets fairly.    
  • POST LOSS ASSESSMENT REPORT 
    If you don't have an up-to-date valuation, an independent Post-Loss Assessment Report supports a claim to your insurance company in the unfortunate event of a loss or theft of your jewellery.  It is not a valuation but a knowledge and market-driven estimate based upon the information gathered. 

FEES FOR ALL SERVICES - £150 for one item (£50 for each additional item)*.  

*PLEASE NOTE that items set with any precious stone weighing 1 carat will incur an additional charge of £50 to cover insurance and carriage.

All valuations are carried out independently by 

Tim Bicknell DGA FJVA
Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association
JVA Registered Valuer ® No.20108

                                                                  

SPECIALIST JEWELLERY INSURANCE POLICIES WITH T.H. MARCH

If you have a special piece of jewellery which you would like to insure as a separate item (rather than include it in your household contents policy), we work with top jewellery insurers, TH March who offer specialised jewellery insurance policies.  With over 130 years as specialists in jewellery insurance and Appointed Insurance Brokers to all the major jewellery trade associations, their knowledgeable staff will help to advise you the best way to make sure your jewellery is adequately covered. 

For an estimate, please use the Jeweller Referrer Code AL104T.

Please call or visit one of our stores for more information. Alternatively, you can email us on online@lancejames.co.uk