Valuations

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We provide a full in-house jewellery valuation and consultancy service, using our extensively equipped laboratory, for the following purposes:
  • Insurance valuation certificates (approved by all NZ insurance companies)
  • Estate distribution valuations
  • After loss estimates
  • Diamond grading reports
  • Gemstone identification
  • Inventory reports
  • Jewellery identification
Our valuation service trades as Westenra Jewellery Valuers Ph 03 354 0450  or  0800 354 354

Our gemologist Gerald Westenra is a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America and has been operating his valuation business since 1994.

We also offer a same day service. Please phone or email in advance should you require this service.

Fees:
  • Valuation document $95.00 per item for stone set items (approx one week turnaround)
  • Items with no stones $75.00 per item
  • Valuation document $115.00 per item for same day service (prior booking required)
  • Identification of gemstone or metal testing $20 per item
Not sure whether your jewellery has any value?
We offer an appraisal service where we can give you an on the spot indication of it's authenticity and approximate value.
The minimum charge for this service is $25. Our charge increases on a time basis.

A full repair service on your jewellery is also offered to our clients.

For those who are unable to call in to our premises we are able to post you a courier bag.
It will be returned via courier.
Please go to our contact page to get in touch.

Approved by all NZ insurance companies.