Victoria James bespoke Diamond family jewellers -  Diamond and Gemstone Valuation Service

Valuation

As part of guarding your jewellery against loss, theft or damage you may want to insure your jewellery items.

To do this you may need a valuation, an appraisal of what your items are worth and what an insurance company should be aiming to pay in the event of a loss, theft or damage related incident.

Our Valuation service consists of a full description of the piece, including style, metals used, hallmarks and size, shape and name of any stones used, photographs of the items and, of course, a value based on today’s market.

Victoria James bespoke Diamond family jewellery - valuation certificate

An example of our jewellery valuation document.

We give you copies to submit to your insurance company and it’s all presented in a neat folder for your safe keeping. We will also keep a record should you wish to update the value of your Jewellery items, we recommend that you do this every couple of years(more often given the huge increases in the price of Gold recently) or when you change address, as addresses that don’t match will void any policy you may have. On these occasions we will give you a new document with updated prices and copies to re-submit to your insurers.

The cost of a valuation is £40 for the first item and a further £25 for each additional item. The cost to update items already on our database is £30 for the first item and £20 for each additional item.

Approximate grade of stones may also be appropriate. (gemstone/diamond reports are also available) For more info, get in touch by using our direct message service on our contact us page or by giving us a call, we can arrange an appointment to see your items in our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter shop.

We also offer the option of having your jewellery assessed by a third party, Safeguard is the valuing department of the Birmingham Assay office, based here in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.

Safeguard's expert valuers carefully examine all your jewellery, watches and silver. They will use their experience and the latest equipment to arrive at an informed opinion and provide you with a written valuation.

The Valuation service consists of a full description of the piece, including style, metals used, hallmarks and size, shape and name of any stones used, photographs of the items and, of course, a value based on today’s market.

Victoria James bespoke Diamond family jewellery - valuation certificate

A Safeguard Independent Valuation.

We can submit your items for a completely independent appraisal and a value put to your items.

This costs £48 for the first item and a further £30 for each additional item.

For more info, get in touch by using our direct message service on our contact us page or by giving us a call, we can arrange an appointment to see your items in our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter shop.

Diamond and gemstone reports

If you have a Diamond or gemstone, mounted or unset, (loose) and you would like your ring, pendant, earrings or loose stone graded then we can help, we use independent Gemmologists who can produce a full or mini reports on your item.

We use Anchorcert as an independent grader and assessor of Diamonds, Anchorcert is the well respected Diamond grading department of the Birmingham Assay office, here in the jewellery quarter. (see our Hallmarking page for bit of history on the Assay office)

This means we can have your Diamonds assessed and returned to you safely and quickly.

There are two types of Diamond report available:

1. A full and comprehensive Diamond report with full dimensions, descriptions, photographs, diagrams etc in the form of a full size A4 glossy document.

AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Diamond grading reports and certificates Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

Diamond Colour grade and quality

You will be given a colour grade in the form of a letter, starting from D (Best grade, colourless Diamond) through E, F, G, H etc. Using the GIADiamond Colour grading scale.

Diamond clarity grade and quality.

You will be given a Diamond Clarity description from Internally flawless (best clarity grade) through VVS, VS, Si etc. Using the GIA Diamond clarity scale.

Diamond Carat weight.

You will be given a Diamond weight from 0.20ct through to 2 or 3cts, this helps determine the size of your Diamond.

Cut, polish and Symmetry grade.

You will be given a grade description from Excellent (best grade for all three) through very good, good, fair etc. The best grade Diamond would be described as EX, EX, EX. (for Round brilliant cut Diamonds only).

You will also receive a fluorescence grade and a girdle description.

The cost of an Anchorcert full Diamond report is £75.



2. The mini Diamond report will give you a photograph of the Diamond, a Diamond colour grade, a Diamond clarity grade, measurement and a Diamond carat weight and comes in a neat pocket sized booklet, like a passport for a Diamond.

AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Diamond grading reports and certificates

It is not as detailed as the full Diamond report but is sufficient enough to offer piece of mind as a third party has graded your Diamond.

A mini report is suitable for loose, mounted and multi-set diamond jewellery. This report is also UKAS accredited

The cost of an Anchorcert mini Diamond report is £45.

Whether you would like your loose Diamond graded or your Diamond engagement ring or Diamond pendant assessed then we can help by providing a well respected, independent Diamond report.

For more info, get in touch by using our direct message service on our contact us page or by giving us a call, we can arrange an appointment to see your items in our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter shop.

Tanzanite Grade mini report

Tanzanite is an increasingly popular gemstone. AnchorCert has developed a unique grading system for the Tanzanite gemstone and the report provides reassurance about the authenticity and quality of each stone submitted. This report can be carried out for loose, mounted and multi-set tanzanite jewellery.

AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Diamond grading reports and certificates AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Diamond grading reports and certificates

The colour of a tanzanite is described as vivid (AAAA) Intense (AAA) moderate (AA) or pale (A). The clarity of a Tanzanite is a bit like the GIA clarity grading chart where the best clarity is described as Internally flawless, then very, very slightly included (VVS), VS, SI and included 1,2 and 3. As seen in the chart below.

AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Tanzanite grading reports and certificates

Tanzanites come in all shapes and sizes.

The Mini Report provides weight, shape, measurements, colour and clarity as well as a digital image of the stone or jewellery piece.

AnchorCert (Birmingham Assay Office, Jewellery Quarter) Tanzanite grading reports and certificates

The cost of an Anchorcert mini Tanzanite report is £45.

Note: all prices quoted on this page do include VAT.



Victoria James bespoke Diamond family jewellery - Full jewellery range category list

Ring categories

3 Stone Diamond rings

Three stone, trilogy Diamond ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

5 Stone Diamond rings

Five stone Diamond ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Amethyst rings

Amethyst ring selection. Solitaire Amethyst rings and Amethyst and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Aqua rings

Aquamarine ring selection. Aqua and Diamond. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Asscher Cut rings

Asscher cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Blue Sapphire rings

Blue Sapphire ring selection. Solitaire Blue sapphires, trilogy Blue Sapphire and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Coloured Diamonds rings

Coloured and black Diamond ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Contemporary rings

Contemporary, modern ring selection. Gemstones and Diamonds. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Designs rings

Wedding ring design range. Patterns, cuts, designer wedding rings. Two colour gold rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond cluster rings

Diamond cluster ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Set rings

Diamond set wedding ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Emerald rings

Emerald ring selection. Emerald and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Emerald Cut rings

Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Engagement and Wedding sets rings

Matching Diamond engagement ring and wedding ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Full Eternity rings

Diamond full eternity ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Green and Yellow Sapphire rings

Green and yellow Sapphire ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Half Eternity rings

Diamond half eternity ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Marquise rings

Marquise cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Matching Set rings

Matching his and hers wedding bands, rings, Platinum, Gold designs, diamond set. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Offers rings

Special offers. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Other rings

Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Turqoise, Jade rings selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Oval Cut rings

Oval cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Pear Shaped rings

Pear cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Pink Sapphire rings

Pink Sapphire ring selection. Pink Sapphire and Diamond. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Plain Wedding rings

Plain wedding band selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Princess Cut rings

Princess cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Radiant Cut rings

Radiant cut Diamond Solitaire engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Round Brilliant rings

Round Brilliant cut Solitaire Diamond engagement ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Ruby rings

Ruby ring selection list. Ruby solitaire rings, Ruby and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Shaped Wedding Bands rings

Wedfit, shaped wedding ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Silver Rings rings

Silver ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Tanzanite rings

Tanzanite ring selection. Tanzanite solitaire rings, Tanzanite and Diamond rings. Certified Tanzanites. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Topaz rings

Topaz ring selection. Topaz solitaire rings, Topaz and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Tourmaline rings

Tourmaline ring selection. Tourmaline solitaire rings, Tourmaline and Diamond rings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Jewellery categories

Contemporary jewellery

Contemporary jewellery range. Gemstone and Diamonds. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Bracelets jewellery

Diamond bracelet range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Earrings jewellery

Diamond earring range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Pendants jewellery

Diamond pendant range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Set Crosses jewellery

Diamond set cross range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Diamond Suites jewellery

Diamond suite range, Diamond earrings and pendants. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Gemset Bracelets jewellery

Gemstone bracelet range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Gemset Earrings jewellery

Gemstone earring range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Gemset Pendants jewellery

Gemstone pendant range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Gemset Suites jewellery

Gemstone suite range. Pendants and earrings. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Pearl Bracelets jewellery

Pearl bracelet range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Pearl Earrings jewellery

Pearl earring range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Pearl Necklets / Pendants jewellery

Pearl necklace or necklet range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Plain Crosses jewellery

Plain Silver, Gold cross selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Silver Bracelets / Bangles jewellery

Silver bracelet and bangle range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Silver Chains / Necklaces / Pendants jewellery

Silver chain, necklace and pendant range. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Silver Rings jewellery

Silver ring selection. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Diamonds categories

Loose Asscher cut Diamonds. stones

Loose, certified Asscher cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Coloured Diamonds. stones

Loose coloured and black Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Emerald cut Diamonds. stones

Loose, certified Emerald cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Marquise cut Diamonds. stones

Loose, certified Marquise cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Oval cut Diamonds. stones

Loose, certified Oval cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Pear cut Diamonds. stones

Loose Pear cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Princess cut Diamonds. stones

Loose Princess cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Radiant cut Diamonds. stones

Loose Radiant cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

Loose Round Billiant cut Diamonds. stones

Loose Round Brilliant cut Diamond selection list. Available in our Birmingham Jewellery quarter shop.

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