Jewellery Valuations

Robert H Parker & Sons are members of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers and the Jewellery Association of Australia. 

We can do most appraisals while you wait, and are insured if you leave your jewellery with us.

All items will be identified, measured and valued. The cost of an appraisal is dependent on the type of piece, the certificates available, and how long it will take to appraise.
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Members of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV)
and the Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA)

Appraisal types

  • Insurance
  • Estate / Inheritance
  • Divorce
  • Cash Value
  • Fair market value
  • Loss Reports
  • Contribution / Donation
  • Report Verification
  • Gemstone Identification
  • Diamond Grading
  • Collateral

Pre appraisal tips

  • Clean your jewellery
  • Inspect your jewellery and get any needed Repairs
  • Make an appointment
  • Gather your documents: Receipts, certifications or old appraisals.
Getting your jewellery valued by Robert H. Parker and Sons is a wise decision. We are members of the Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) and the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV). As members, Robert H. Parker and Sons follows both the JAA Jewellery Industry Code of Conduct and the NCJV Code of Ethics.

Being an NCJV Registered Valuer™ means that we have the professional training and extensive experience required to provide accurate jewellery valuations. Here’s what the jewellery valuation process is like at Robert H. Parker and Sons:
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01. We first have to determine and confirm the reason for the jewellery valuation. This is important because it has an impact on the value. Reasons can include divorce property settlement, deceased estate or inheritance, insurance, and many more.


02. Once we are made aware of the reason for valuation, we then conduct a scientific analysis of each stone, metal, and material in your jewellery piece. We comprehensively assess the quality and afterwards calculate the value based on current market conditions. Like the reason, the specific market for jewellery valuation also has an impact on the value. As an NCJV Registered Valuer™, we are required to be familiar with the trends and fluctuations of the different markets.


03. When we have finalised the jewellery valuation, we prepare a valuation certificate which contains the following as part of NCJV standard practice:


  • Full description of the jewellery valuation 
  • Statement clearly explaining the purpose of the document or reason for the valuation and the intended market
  • Embossed NCJV seal that states our membership in the year of valuation and provides you with added credibility in the eyes of insurance companies as well as other important organisations you may be presenting the certificate to
Depending on your request, we also offer Diamond Grading Reports from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and other similar agencies. Additionally, we can help you seek and interpret diamond certificates issued by these agencies.

Since each piece is unique, the cost of our jewellery valuations vary. We may need to take longer to provide you with an accurate valuation and obtain the available certificates. Bring your jewellery to our workshop in Melbourne so that we can give you an estimate on how much the valuation will cost. While usually our clients don’t need to leave their jewellery, Robert H. Parker and Sons is insured if you ever need to leave your jewellery with us.

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