A jewellery valuer in a blue suit sits at a wooden table, writing on a clipboard, with a calculator in hand. Jewelry, loose gemstones, and a necklace are spread out on the table along with papers and a pen.

A Day in the Life of a Jewellery Valuer

May 8, 2025 By In General Interest, Jewellery Care, Jewellery Valuations No Comments

Behind every treasured piece of jewellery is a story — and a skilled valuer ready to reveal it. In this blog, we take you behind the scenes of a professional jewellery valuer’s day: from gemstone assessments to market research. Learn about the career journey, qualifications, and dedication required to join this fascinating and trusted profession.

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A diamond engagement ring in box; an example of when jewellery valuation is needed.

Why it’s important to get an insurance valuation for jewellery

March 31, 2022 By In FAQ, Jewellery Care, Jewellery Valuations No Comments
Why is jewellery insurance important? Jewellery is one of the most precious, and emotionally significant items we own. It can mark special times or relationships - from engagements, marriages and anniversaries to births, friendships and career achievements. But did you know your household insurance policy will not cover jewellery items over a certain value? Under [...]
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Valuer looking at a gemstone through a loupe

Tools of the trade – the instruments we use to assess your jewellery and precious stones

March 9, 2022 By In FAQ, Jewellery Care, Jewellery Valuations No Comments
Jewellery valuation and gemmology (the study of gemstones) are very specialised fields. Accurately examining and appraising jewellery and gemstones takes years of practice. It also require specialist tools – more than you might think! Here are a few of the tools we use at Wellington Jewellery Valuations to give you the most accurate and detailed [...]
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A typical diamond ring that requires professional valuation.

Why you should get a jewellery valuation, NZ

December 23, 2021 By In FAQ, Jewellery Valuations No Comments
It’s important to get jewellery valued professionally for a range of reasons -  protecting the jewellery you own, selling your jewellery or valuing an estate of someone who has passed. Whether it’s your new engagement ring, a family heirloom or just your collection of jewellery  that has grown over the years, your jewellery is precious, [...]
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Hand demonstrating how to clean a vintage diamond engagement ring.

A quick-reference guide to caring for your gemstones

August 30, 2021 By In Jewellery Care, Jewellery Valuations No Comments
Enticing and dazzling, gemstones have fascinated people since ancient times, due to their varied colours, shape, and brilliance. Their rarity and natural toughness make them precious and prized possessions. But despite their tough nature, gemstones must be looked after if they are to have long and lustrous lives. For cleaning, most gemstones will respond well [...]
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A cut diamond carefully being held ready for grading, Wellington Jewellery Valuations.

How diamonds are valued

July 26, 2021 By In Jewellery Valuations No Comments
Ever wondered how a diamond’s worth is determined?  The 4Cs Well, it all comes down to four characteristics, known as the 4Cs: colour, clarity, cut and carat weight. These are the globally accepted standards for assessing the quality of a diamond. Much like a human fingerprint, every diamond has unique characteristics and the relationship between its [...]
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