The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers
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Book professional jewellery and watch valuations — trusted UK-wide for over 30 years
The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers is the UK’s leading specialist in professional jewellery and watch valuation services. With over 30 years of nationwide expertise, their qualified Guild Valuers deliver exceptional service for insurance, probate, family division, private sale, and open market purposes.
Every valuation is carried out by highly experienced industry professionals holding respected qualifications such as FGA (Fellow of the Gemmological Association), DGA (Diamond Diploma), and membership or fellowship of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and the Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA).
Featured on OCSNLY, The Guild offers flexible appointment options, including their Bath-based Valuation Centre, in-store valuation events across the UK, and private home visits. Their services also include trusted jewellery and watch repair options, all executed with the utmost discretion, technical accuracy, and care.
Specialty
The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers specialises in jewellery and watch valuations for insurance, probate, legal, and resale purposes, offering in-store, home visit, and valuation centre services carried out by fully qualified and accredited professionals.
Learn more about the services on offer:
Valuations
Insurance valuations — Certified, detailed reports to support accurate insurance cover and claims
Probate valuations — Discreet and HMRC-compliant appraisals for estate settlement
Family division valuations — Impartial assessments for divorce or inheritance agreements
Sale between parties valuations — Trusted valuations for private sales and transfers
Open market valuations — Assessments reflecting true resale value in the current market
Watch valuations — Specialist assessments including movement condition, provenance, and materials
Direct Valuation Service — Appointments at their dedicated Bath Valuation Centre
In-store valuation days — Events hosted with jewellers nationwide for convenient local service
Home valuations — Private, at-home appointments by trusted Guild Valuers
Repair & alterations
Ring repairs and resizing — Adjust or restore rings for comfort, fit, and wearability
Stone replacement or setting work — Secure missing or damaged stones with expert precision
Jewellery clean and polish — Professionally restore shine and finish to worn pieces
Rhodium plating — Reapply bright white finish to white gold jewellery
Earring repairs & replacements — Fix or refurbish broken studs, drops, or fittings
Pearl or bead restringing — Carefully rethreaded to preserve strength and design
Necklace and chain repairs — Repair broken chains, clasps, and links
Jewellery engravings and light touch ups — Personalise or refresh sentimental pieces
Soldering — Fix breaks or reinforce joins with expert metalwork
Watch mechanism repairs — Service and repair quartz and mechanical movements
Watch strap repairs and replacements — Replace damaged or worn straps with precision
Watch battery replacements — Fast, secure replacement for all standard watch models
Additional services
Registered Guild Valuer network — Access to a nationwide team of fully qualified experts
Digital and printed valuation certificates — Secure documentation provided in both formats
Jeweller support partnerships — In-house valuation days to assist retail jewellers
Expert witness services — Professional reporting for legal, dispute, or court purposes
Secure handling — Trusted chain of custody for all items sent via insured post or courier
Meet the team
The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers is powered by a nationwide network of leading valuation professionals, many of whom hold FGA and DGA qualifications and are registered with respected industry bodies such as the IRV and JVA. With more than 30 years of experience, The Guild is trusted by private clients, insurers, solicitors, and jewellers alike. Their experts bring unmatched accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism to every assessment, making The Guild the most respected name in valuation services across the UK.
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