Valuations
All pieces made by CMS come with an insurance replacement valuation. Non-CMS items can be valued.
All pieces made by CMS come with an insurance replacement valuation. Non-CMS items can be valued.
Step 1 - Schedule of items left...
After booking in each item, you will receive a schedule showing all items left. All items are insured while here.
Step 1 - Schedule of items left...
Step 2 - Cleaning...
Items are checked before cleaning and, where required, polished before valuing starts.
Step 2 - Cleaning...
Step 3 - Weighing...
To ascertain a value, all items are weighed,
Step 3 - Weighing...
Step 4 - Measuring...
Measuring all stones is part of the grading process.
Step 4 - Measuring...
Step 5 - Photographing...
Digitally photographing an item shows the overall design details, which is important if making a claim. Also, if a replacement is required.
Step 5 - Photographing...
Step 6 - Documentation...
Documents include a schedule list and a detailed valuation of each item. These are sent as PDF documents, which can be shared with your insurer. They will be securely saved for future use.
Step 6 - Documentation...
Types of jewellery items...
There are two categories of items when valuing. Standard and Complex. Most items are standard. Complex items may require more research to determine their value.
Types of jewellery items...
Standard items fees...
Examples of standard items. Fees for standard items have been calculated as a per-item charge, including VAT, to simplify the process. All items are cleaned before valuing the fee to value each item is £45.00.
Standard items fees...
Complex items fees...
Example of a complex item. Fees for a complex item are based on the time taken to complete a valuation. All items are cleaned before valuing. The fee for each complex item will be established before valuing.
