Valuations

Kennedy Blair is a Registered Jewellery Valuer and he holds a certificate of competence from the Jewellery Appraisers Association of NZ.

All jewellery accepted for valuation is first of all inspected to ensure the safety of any precious stones. The piece is then cleaned before the appraisal is undertaken. A full description is given on duplicate copies and a digital photo of the item is printed on both copies.

A current valuation is an important document for besides the owner knowing the precise value of a posession, in the event of a loss most insurance companies will limit their liability to one thousand dollars on a household policy unless a recent valuation is on file. Unless a piece of jewellery is specifically documented it is difficult for most people to describe what they have lost.

All work is carried out on the premises and can be completed on the same day if required.