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

March 31, 2022 By Jess Jennings 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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Tools of the trade – the instruments we use to assess your jewellery and precious stones

March 9, 2022 By Jess Jennings 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 [...]

A close-up image of a red rose placed on a red fabric. A diamond engagement ring, symbolizing romantic jewellery, is delicately tucked within the petals of the rose. This elegant scene creates an ideal Valentine's Day moment against the vibrant red background.

How to choose a romantic gem, or piece of jewellery for Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2022 By Jess Jennings In FAQ, Jewellery Care, Jewellery Valuations No Comments

Want to give your sweetheart jewellery as a Valentine’s Day gift this year? The trick to picking out the perfect piece is simple - pay attention to your partner’s tastes and lifestyle, and be mindful of the metal type! Pay attention Be mindful of your partner’s sense of style, likes and dislikes, and any [...]

What makes antique jewellery ‘antique’?

January 12, 2022 By Jess Jennings In FAQ, Jewellery Valuations No Comments

As a rule of thumb, 100 years is what it takes for a piece of jewellery to become antique. But identifying when exactly a piece of jewellery was made - and therefore how valuable it really is - can be difficult. Objects of the past are growing in popularity, and terms such as ‘antique’ [...]

A typical diamond ring that requires professional valuation.

Why you should get a jewellery valuation, NZ

December 23, 2021 By Jess Jennings 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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Why it’s important to get an insurance valuation for jewellery

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

How to choose a romantic gem, or piece of jewellery for Valentine’s Day

What makes antique jewellery ‘antique’?

Why you should get a jewellery valuation, NZ

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