Open Market Jewellery Valuation & Sale Advisory
Rachel Kinsella FGA MIRV CPAA
Independent Jewellery Valuer & Expert Witness
Open market valuation reflects the likely realisable value of jewellery and watches if offered for sale under appropriate market conditions.
It differs from insurance replacement value and from probate valuation at date of death.
Instructions are undertaken for private clients, executors and professional advisers seeking independent assessment of current market position.
Where items are substantial or complex, further detail is outlined on the Significant & High Value Jewellery Valuation page
What Is Open Market Value?
Open market value represents the price an item might reasonably achieve if exposed for sale between a willing seller and a willing buyer, following appropriate marketing and without compulsion.
This basis of value is commonly used for:
• Pre-sale decision making
• Auction guidance
• Asset division
• Estate planning
• Portfolio review
Sale Advisory & Market Positioning
Assessment may include guidance on appropriate sale routes, auction positioning and indicative estimate ranges based on current market conditions.
Advice is analytical and independent. The practice does not act as a selling agent.
Relationship to Other Valuation Types
Open market valuation is distinct from:
• Insurance valuation (replacement value)
• Probate valuation (open market value at the date of death)
• Formal expert witness reporting prepared under CPR Part 35 or CrimPR
Different instructions require different bases of value.
Reporting Approach
Reports are structured, proportionate and supported by appropriate market evidence where required.
Valuation methodology and reasoning are clearly set out.
All reporting is undertaken independently and without bias.