Protect What Matters This Christmas: Expert Jewellery Insurance Valuations from Gold Arts
Chichester
As Chichester sparkles under the Christmas lights and the city fills with festive shoppers, many of us are choosing meaningful gifts – and perhaps hoping to unwrap something truly special ourselves. Whether it’s an engagement ring, a luxury watch or a family heirloom passed down through generations, ensuring your jewellery is properly protected offers real peace of mind.
That’s where a professional Jewellery Insurance Valuation comes in.
At Gold Arts Chichester, customers benefit from the expertise of Registered Valuer Martin Getting MIRV No: 83298, JVA No: 20118, who brings over 40 years of experience to the store. Martin became a Registered Valuer in 1999 and is regularly assessed by the Institute of Registered Valuers, ensuring every valuation meets the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
We spoke to Martin about what a valuation involves, why it matters, and how local customers can get started.
Q: What is a Jewellery Insurance Valuation?
Martin: A valuation for insurance is a detailed written report created after a close study of your jewellery or watches. Its purpose is to determine the replacement value – essentially, what it would cost to source an identical item at today’s prices. At Gold Arts, all valuations are carried out in house and include the full written documentation and images your insurer will need.
Q: Why is a Jewellery Insurance Valuation important?
Martin: A professional valuation ensures your insurance company has everything required to replace your treasured item if it is lost, stolen or damaged. It also confirms whether your cover is at the correct level. With Christmas approaching, it’s a particularly good moment to make sure any newly gifted pieces, or sentimental items already in your jewellery box, are properly insured. Prices of precious metals and gemstones do rise over time, so an out-of-date valuation can leave people unexpectedly underinsured.
Q: How much does an insurance valuation cost?
Martin: Gold Arts offers transparent pricing: it’s ÂŁ125 for the first item and ÂŁ35 for each additional item valued during the same appointment. That fee includes the printed report, images, online storage and support from the Guild of Valuers. And any purchase over ÂŁ2,000 from the Chichester store comes with a complimentary valuation – a great added benefit if you’re gifting something special this season.
Q: How can I get a Jewellery Insurance Valuation?
Martin: It’s very simple. You can email us, phone us or pop into the East Street store. We usually begin with a brief chat and initial inspection, followed by a discussion about what you need. I then complete the IRV valuation checklist and you leave your items with us so I can carry out a detailed assessment. Once everything is complete, you’ll receive your full valuation pack along with digital documentation. It’s a straightforward process that gives you accurate, up-to-date protection for your most precious pieces.
Give the Gift of Security This Christmas
Whether you’re buying new jewellery, passing down something meaningful or updating older paperwork, now is the ideal time to make sure your items are properly covered. With a trusted in-house Registered Valuer and decades of expertise, Gold Arts Chichester is here to help you protect the pieces you love.
Visit the team on East Street, Chichester, or get in touch for advice and bookings:
Gold Arts Chichester
1 East St, Chichester, PO19 1HE
Phone: 01243 527715
Email: [email protected]