OUR SERVICES
Valuations & Appraisals
Peace of mind for your most precious pieces — from our own qualified team, on site in Otago. With three in-house appraisers and an on-site gemmological lab, we're one of the few jewellers in New Zealand who handle every valuation ourselves.
VALUATIONS & APPRAISALS
For Insurance
Many insurance companies require a full appraisal for items over a certain value — and all policies are different. Generally, we recommend full insurance appraisals for any piece you want specified on your household policy.
Before valuation, we give your piece a thorough clean and check that all claws and settings are in sound condition. Your report includes a full description with photographs, weights and measurements — everything needed to accurately replace the item. One copy for you, one for your insurer.
VALUATIONS & APPRAISALS
For Probate and Estate
It's important to understand that an insurance value and a market or probate value are not the same. Insurance value is the cost to replace an item; market value is what you could expect to receive selling it in its current condition.
Our qualified gemmologist handles estate and probate valuations with the care and confidentiality these situations deserve.
VALUATIONS & APPRAISALS
For Market Value
Considering selling a piece of second-hand jewellery? A market valuation ensures you know the right price to ask and gives prospective buyers confidence in the transaction.
Once an insurance claim is approved, you also have the right to choose where your jewellery is replaced — we can help source or make your replacement pieces.
Inventory / Brief Valuations
For peace of mind
Not every piece requires a full appraisal. For items valued under your threshold, our Inventory Report is a practical, cost-effective alternative — particularly useful for plain gold and silver jewellery or simply-set pieces.
Each report includes a photograph, a brief description, identification of the stones and metal, and a replacement value.
Inventory Reports are available for plain gold and silver jewellery and gem-set pieces — see our price list below.
GETTING A PRICE
Valuation After Loss
We provide after-loss valuations for jewellery that has been lost or stolen, helping establish replacement value for your insurance company. We can also provide a second opinion if your insurer has already completed their own assessment.
VALUATIONS & APPRAISALS
Gem & Metal Identification
Unsure what stone is in a family heirloom, or whether a piece is solid gold or plated? Our gemmologist uses professional testing equipment to identify any gemstone by its unique optical and physical properties, and any metal by its elemental composition — including pieces with incomplete or missing hallmarks.
VALUATIONS & APPRAISALS
Price List
All prices include GST. Valuation updates apply to our own previous valuations only. Complex items are quoted individually — contact us for a quote.