Jewellery Valuation Course

R8,500.00

Jewellery valuations are far more than simply assigning a value to a piece of jewellery.

They are legal documents that must be accurate, well researched, and capable of standing up to scrutiny in a court of law.

Having been called upon numerous times to give expert evidence in court, I know first-hand the importance of producing professional, defensible valuations.

What you will learn on the Jewellery Valuation Course:

Jewellery valuations are more than simple price estimates. They are legally binding documents that must be accurate, thoroughly researched, and able to stand up to scrutiny in a court of law. Designed and taught by an industry expert witness with first-hand court experience, this course equips you with the principles and practical skills needed to produce professional, legally defensible valuations.

Beyond providing a crucial stand-alone service, offering professional valuations is one of the most effective ways to grow your trade business, bringing clients through your doors and generating high-margin follow-up work such as repairs, claw tipping, shank replacements, and full restorations.

Course Content

Multi-Purpose Valuation Frameworks: Learn how to accurately prepare valuations for insurance replacement, fair market value, probate, estate division, and auction estimates.
Legally Defensible Documentation: Understand the legal standards, methodology, and research required to create professional valuation reports that hold up under legal scrutiny.
Custom Valuation Tool: Gain hands-on training with our custom jewellery valuation spreadsheet to streamline your appraisals and calculate market values accurately.
Business Growth & Revenue Stream: Leverage valuation services to attract high-value clients and unlock additional workshop services like repairs and restoration work.

Choose Your Learning Path

100% Online Option (For Experienced Practitioners): Designed for jewellers, appraisers, and trade professionals who already know how to identify, grade, and value coloured gemstones and diamonds. Complete the entire course digitally at your own pace.
Comprehensive 2½-Day Classroom Course (In Cape Town): Ideal for those looking to build foundational skills from scratch before mastering valuation methodology:
- Day 1: Basic Gem Identification & Coloured Stone Grading
- Day 2: Practical Diamond Grading
- Day 2.5: Integrated Valuation Methodology & Custom Spreadsheet Training

Course Details & Format

Format Options: 100% Online (Self-Paced) OR 2½-Day Classroom Workshop (Claremont, Cape Town)

Prerequisites:

Online Path: Prior proficiency in diamond and gemstone identification/grading.
Classroom Path: None required (includes complete foundational training).