Jewellery Valuations for Insurance Purposes, Probate or Loss, Please Book an Appointment.
Heidi Kjeldsen Ltd will carry out the assessment of your jewellery on our premises, and you may collect your items after a short wait or the following day.
The Valuation Document we provide is a beautifully presented, with detail and photographs and which usually takes a couple of weeks to complete, depending on the complexity and amount of jewellery being valued.
You will not have to worry about contacting us, we will inform you as soon as the portfolio is ready.
We very much look forward to welcoming you and providing this valuable service to you.
People often ask why Jewellery Valuations are so important: here is the explanation.
None of us can predict the future, so it’s wise to protect one’s valuable assets, such as jewellery to ensure that your cherished possessions are preserved for future generations. It is usual for Jewellery to be insured under your Household Insurance and be covered for loss or damage, including all Gemstones or Diamonds. Separate Insurance may be required depending on the Replacement Value of your items and Heidi and her team can can advise you on this when you visit.
If you have Jewellery which is antique or simply requires valuing for insurance protection, property division, probate matters or private sales, we can expertly document your jewellery’s exact worth. A valuation from an established and reputable jeweller, is required today by most insurers. Having current valuation documents will leave you in a more secure position with your insurers going forward.
Time and time again, clients express their gratitude for the comprehensive documentation which has enabled a swift and fair compensation with their insurers. Naturally, wear and tear will not be covered by insurance, as this is down to the individual’s own care of their jewellery, but damage or loss is definitely insurable and therefore a wise decision to have done.
The procedure for valuing your jewellery:
Your Jewellery will be securely assessed in our Oakham showroom. Please ensure you bring any documents relating to your pieces with you as they add to the provenance of the jewellery and are important.
We will check, clean and if repairs are found to be necessary we will advise you what these are and estimate to carry out these repairs so that your jewellery may be maintained and continue to give pleasure from one generation to the next.
You may have Heidi value your jewellery or an independent NAJ, FIRV (National Association of Jewellers, Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers) on specific days. Heidi will value items as an estimate to replace those items today, remaking them in-house. Our independent valuer will take up to six weeks to prepare her portfolio and we will recommend her to you in certain instances. Our independent valuer will assess the whole market place and value accordingly.
Every Valuation includes a beautifully presented Portfolio, complete with full description, appropriate replacement value, photographic images and a copy for your insurer’s own records.
We also suggest that you approach our own insurer T.H. March, who are experts in the area of Jewellery Insurance and who will offer you a very comprehensive insurance service. They will gladly estimate for your personal Jewellery cover and this can often be a satisfactory solution when your Home Contents Insurance is being adversely affected by high cover for valuable items of Jewellery. Please quote the reference AH706T in all communications with T.H. March and they will ensure your Jewellery is replaced by Heidi Kjeldsen Ltd with ease.
With the price of high grade Gemstones, Diamonds and Precious Metals increasing, it makes sense to have current valuations to replace with items of similar quality should the worst happen.
To have your jewellery expertly appraised, please book an appointment via our website at a time to suit you.
Handmade Ruby & Diamond Ring Is Valued
Fees are as follows:
For Heidi to assess and draw up a portfolio with an estimate to replace will be £50.00 for the first item and £40.00 for each subsequent item of jewellery.
Premium items will cost approx. £130.00 and you will be advised of this.
Our Independent NAJ, FIRV (National Association of Jewellers, Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers) will charge £75.00 for the first item and £65.00 per subsequent item.
Premium items will cost approx. £200.00 per item and you will be advised of this.
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