About Rachel Kinsella
Independent Jewellery Valuer & Expert Witness
Practising Associate Member – The Academy of Experts
Member – Institute of Registered Valuers
Rachel Kinsella FGA MIRV CPAA is an independent jewellery valuer providing structured valuation reporting for private clients, solicitors and the courts.
Her practice encompasses insurance replacement, probate and open market valuation, matrimonial proceedings, civil disputes, criminal matters and Proceeds of Crime Act cases.
All reporting is undertaken independently and in accordance with recognised professional standards.
Professional Qualifications
• Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) - Diploma
• Gemmological Association of Great Britain -Diamond Grading Practical Certificate
• CPAA - Certified Pearl Specialist
• The Royal Mint - Advanced Precious Metals & Investment - Certificate
• The National Association of Jewellers - Practical Valuation Techniques
These qualifications reflect comprehensive expertise in gemstone assessment, valuation methodology and precious metal analysis.
Professional Membership & Standards
Rachel is a member of recognised professional bodies including:
• Institute of Registered Valuers - Member
• National Association of Jewellers - Member
• Gemmological Association of Great Britain - Fellow
• Society of Jewellery Historians - Member
• The Academy of Experts - Practising Associate Member
Her reporting practice reflects adherence to recognised professional guidance and established expert witness principles.
Professional Experience
Rachel’s experience spans valuation practice, auction environments, private client reporting and expert witness instruction.
Experience includes:
• Insurance and probate valuation
• High value collections and significant individual items
• Matrimonial and asset division proceedings
• Civil and commercial disputes
• Criminal confiscation and POCA valuation
Opinions are provided independently and without bias.
Procedure & Reporting Standards
• Reporting under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR Part 35)
• Reporting under Criminal Procedure Rules (CrimPR)
• Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) valuation
• Structured expert witness reporting
Reports prepared under CPR Part 35 include the required declaration of independence and statement of truth.
Expert Witness & Legal Reporting
Rachel provides independent expert witness valuation reports for:
• Civil proceedings
• Family and matrimonial matters
• Estate and trust disputes
• Criminal confiscation and POCA cases
• Asset ownership and valuation disputes
Reports are suitable for inclusion within court bundles where required and reflect the expert’s duty to the court.