Jewellery Valuation Fees
ethical charging policy
- You will know exactly how much your fee will be before you set an appointment
- Prices are not based on a percentage of value
- Once quoted there are no hidden extras, everything is included
- Reduced cost for updating your valuation in the future
Services/Fees - Cut-down Guide
Valuations
Surety charges a report fee plus an item charge for each item. The item fee is dependent on the nature of the item. Definitions of these item types are given further down this page.
Report Fee
- £105 report fee plus the item fees below.
Normal Items
- £100 for a gem-set item
- £63 for a non-gem-set item
- £100 for a "grouped items" heading
Premium Items
- £142 items containing larger diamonds 1.5ct - 1.99ct
- £195 2.0ct - 2.99ct
- £250 3.0ct - 3.99ct
- £300 4.0ct & above
Exceptional Items
- £210 & upwards
Valuation Updates (Re-valuation)
Surety provides all future updates to one of their valuation reports for a £105 report fee plus £40 per normal item (more for premium & exceptional items).
Free "Item Assessment" Consultation
This is a free service intended to identify which of your items require a valuation and to provide a clear plan of action for you to follow if you wish. If work is needed, an estimate of the cost will be given, for your consideration. There is absolutely no obligation, but this free appointment is limited to 30 minutes.
Definitions
Report Fee - £105 - A report fee is charged plus a fee per item, as noted below. The report fee covers the cost of setting up your files, the report, the Data Card, the initial consultation and cleaning your jewellery. This fee remains constant, irrespective of the quantity of jewellery.
Gem-set Jewellery - £100 - These contain gemstones or diamonds. These items probably represent 85% of the jewellery that Surety appraise and value. Whether the piece is worth a few hundred or several thousand pounds, the price remains the same.
Non-Gem-Set Jewellery - £63 - These all-metal items without any gemstones are charged at a lower rate, as gem testing and grading procedures are not required.
Grouped Items - £100 - Items of lower value, say £750 replacement value and below, are grouped under one heading. Grouped items have a briefer description, individual values and a total value for the group. Surety charge £95 per group with a maximum of 10 items per group. This grouping of lower value pieces supports their belief that, for your protection, all your jewellery should be catalogued and photographed.
Premium Items - From £142 - These items contain larger single diamonds.
Exceptional Jewellery - £210 upwards - Exceptional items are charged at a higher fee because they require additional research, risk, work, time or analysis. Examples include larger diamonds that need plotting, very high value items of jewellery that require extraordinary research, pieces with numerous gemstones of various species. Typically, exceptional items cost between £210 -£400 each.
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Exceptions
The above fees apply to most valuation purposes. Grouped Items' criteria can be different and case-dependent for Confirmation of Will reports (also known as valuations for Probate and Inheritance Tax). Capital Gains Assessment and Loan Security Valuations can have special conditions that can alter the price.
Out-of-hours Service
Charges for work performed outside weekdays 9am to 5pm is at normal rates plus a one-off £55 out-of-hours fee.
Insurance
Surety doos not sell or arrange insurance for your jewellery, but suggest that you explore these Specialist Jewellery Insurance Companies.
