When Every Carat Counts: Resolving Jewellery Disputes in Legal Cases
- devonvaluations
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Jewellery can carry deep emotional significance—but it also holds real monetary value. In the context of divorce or inheritance disputes, high-value items like engagement rings, antique brooches or diamond necklaces often become contentious points of negotiation or litigation.
As an independent jewellery valuer and gemmologist, I have supported many families and legal professionals in reaching fair, evidence-based resolutions. From my base near Tavistock in Devon, I travel across the UK offering discreet, mobile valuation services that are fully CPR-compliant and accepted in court.
Recently, I was instructed on a divorce case involving a £65,000 engagement ring in Exeter. The value of the ring became a critical point of contention. With no emotional bias, my CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) compliant valuation report provided a clear market-based value that helped the solicitors settle without court escalation.
In another case, an heirloom necklace sparked tension between siblings during probate proceedings. I was called in to assess the piece’s open market value, allowing the executor to divide the estate fairly and avoid further legal delays.
These situations highlight why accurate, independent valuations are so important. Legal professionals trust me because I offer clarity, confidentiality and rapid turnaround—essential qualities in sensitive or time-pressured cases.
Whether you’re a solicitor handling a complex estate, or a client navigating divorce proceedings, I bring not only expertise but empathy to every appointment. My reports are thorough, illustrated, and ready for use in legal settings.
If you or your client needs a jewellery valuation that stands up in court, I’m here to help. Book a consultation today and let’s bring clarity to complexity.
Rachel Kinsella MIRV
Based near Tavistock | Serving Devon, Cornwall & UK
07391 263410
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