Valuations you can trust, from the Birmingham Assay office.
Book a professional valuation for jewellery or watches from Birmingham Assay Office. We offer a professional, independent jewellery valuation service for individuals. Our expert valuers are experienced and trusted to deliver accurate, detailed valuation reports that are widely recognised by insurers, legal professionals and the trade.
Every valuation is carried out by our expert valuers to the same rigorous, independent standards the Assay Office has used for hallmarking since 1773.
Instead of a paper certificate that can be lost or damaged, your valuation is stored securely in a digital vault — protected by blockchain technology so your records stay safe and easy to prove genuine.
Access your valuation anytime, from your phone or any device — whenever you need it for insurance, resale, or peace of mind.
Hallmarking Act
A guided journey
Answer a few guided questions online — jewellery or watch, purpose, and any paperwork you have.
Drop into our Birmingham counter, or post via Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Our expert valuers assess your piece, screen any diamonds in our gemmological lab, and prepare a formal report.
Collect or have your item returned, with your valuation report ready for insurers, courts or probate.
Four purposes, one trusted opinion.
The average high street replacement value for a comparable item — accepted by all major UK insurers.
A fair private-treaty price for when one party wishes to sell to another, sitting between auction and retail.
Auction-based valuations to fairly divide inherited or shared assets between family members.
Open market value at the date of death — HMRC-appropriate for estate administration.
Transparent, per-item pricing.
No hidden fees. You'll see the exact total as you build your booking. Postage from £11.17 if you'd like items returned by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Start your bookingGood questions.
How long does a valuation take?+
10 working days as standard, or 5 working days with our Express service (subject to item complexity). Turnaround starts when we receive your item, not when you book.
Can I have my items returned by post?+
Yes. Choose Royal Mail Special Delivery at checkout — a postage fee of £11.17 applies per parcel.
Do you screen for lab-grown diamonds?+
Every diamond-set item is screened in our gemmological lab using DeBeers Synthdetect and Diamond View. Stones that require advanced testing can be sent for further analysis at additional cost.