fees
How much does a jewellery valuation cost?
At Clarity Valuations, we are open and transparent about our fees, as we work on a fixed-fee basis. For individual items or small collections, we have a tiered fee system, where you pay a fixed amount for each item valued and not a percentage of the item's value. Our tiered structure enables straightforward fee categorisation of watches and jewellery based on their complexity, inspection, and research time. So, regardless of which tier your piece falls into, you pay a fixed amount.
For more extensive collections or more specialised bespoke work, we tailor a set fee that reflects the complexities of that job.
Regardless of whether you have a single-stone diamond ring or an extensive collection of limited-edition pieces, you'll pay a set amount. So you'll know exactly how much your valuation will cost before you agree to the work.
Valuation fees
We believe in being transparent with our fees, which is why we charge the same rate for all types of services, including Insurance, Probate, Family Division, and any other service we offer.
- You pay a fixed amount for the work, not a percentage of the value.
- You will know the cost of your valuation before agreeing to the work.
- When we say 'fixed fee', we mean it. Everything is included in that fee, so there are no hidden extras.
- You can update your valuation at any point at a preferential rate.
- Same day priority service available (conditions apply)
Every valuation includes a comprehensive description of your item(s), detailing dimensions, stone weights, qualities, manufacturing details, hallmark, gross weight, digital images, and the current value, along with relevant market information.
Our fee system is straightforward; we charge a document fee plus an item fee for each item valued. The item fee is dependent on the type of watch or jewellery, and definitions of these types are below.
Digital document fee
- This is a one off charge for each valuation irrespective of the number of items valued
- It covers the cost of the initial consultation, cleaning where required, setting up your file, and providing the valuation report.
Standard item fee
- Jewellery: Small diamond and gem set pieces, single diamonds under 1.00ct, plain gold pieces and non-branded jewellery.
- Watches: Omega, Breitling, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Longines, Bremont etc.
Premium item fee
- Jewellery: large diamond and gem set pieces, single diamonds between 1.00 to 1.50ct, branded jewellery.
- Watches: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Girard-Perregaux etc
Exceptional Diamond fee
- Exceptional diamonds are single stones over 1.50ct in weight. These are charged at a higher fee due to the additional inspection, analysis/research time that these stones require, plus the possible requirement for a plotting chart.
Exceptional item fee
- Exceptional items are charged a higher fee due to the additional inspection, grading, and research work required. Examples include high-value jewellery requiring extraordinary research and watch brands such as Richard Mille & Roger Dubuis.
Definitions
Standard Jewellery items: These typically feature small gemstones or diamonds and comprise the vast majority of jewellery. The cost per item remains the same irrespective of the piece's value.
Premium Jewellery items: These typically feature extensive collections of gemstones, or single diamonds weighing over 1.00ct. The additional cost is due to the extra inspection and research time required; the price per item remains the same, regardless of the piece's value.
Priority completion
We understand how easy it is to lose track of time and have your insurance renewal due suddenly. Our standard completion time frame of 5-7 working days may not be sufficient in situations like that.
To assist you, we offer a priority completion service, where we undertake the inspection and provide a completed valuation on the same day. Additional fees, appointment times, item limitations, and conditions apply. Please contact us to discuss and book your appointment.
Preferential rates for emergency services and armed forces
We recognise the fantastic work undertaken by members of our emergency services and armed forces. We are therefore delighted to offer a 10% discount on all our fees to anyone employed in the Armed Forces, NHS, Fire Service, Police Service, and community first responders. To claim your discount, please inform us at the time of booking that you are employed in one of these services and present a valid staff ID or registered Blue Light Card during your appointment.
Fees for re-valuations
We also offer a preferential re-valuation service on items we have valued previously. Each piece is charged at 50% of the current item fee plus the full document fee. This helps to ensure that you do not find yourself either under or over-insured despite continuous fluctuations within the relevant markets.
We welcome enquiries from members of the public, the jewellery trade, private companies and local authorities.
