Thanks to Channel 10 for having Robert Cliff on Studio10 this morning to share his insights into the valuing of jewellery. There was a lot of info shared in valuing some of the audience’s prize possessions, and many laughs with hosts, Jessica Rowe, Sarah Harris and Denise Drysdale.
Fun Fact: The Young girl that took Robert into the studio and assisted him in attaching his microphone was a local to Robert Cliff Master Jewellers from Glenhaven!
To ensure your treasures are valued carefully follow Robert Cliff’s checklist:
The Valuer must be:
– A member of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers
– A registered qualified Gemologist
– A member of the Jewellers Association of Australia
– A trusted Professional Jeweller
The Valuation must include:
– A detailed written descriptions of each item
– A detailed written description of diamonds
– Diamond Certificates if available
– The condition of each item
– The value of each item
– Visual images of each item
– Any hallmarking/marks/damage
– The gold price at time of Valuing
– The US price at time of Valuing
