Carol Clarke
The Original Dublin Jewellery Valuations
ESTD. 1983
FIRV,FPJA,GG (GIA), AJP (GIA) PJ Val Dip, BJIG, Pearl Graduate (GIA).
Ireland’s only fellow of the Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers, London, UK.
Founder Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association, London, UK.
Fully insured to hold jewellery while valuing.
Full GIA Graduate Gemmologist
Although I am a retail jeweller myself my valuations are independent and based on market research and not in general on my own shop prices. I think that manufacturing jewellers are a lot more up to date with prices as they are buying and selling on a daily basis and as such have a lot more experience of buying and selling diamonds and gems and metal on a daily basis with numerous suppliers.
Carol Clarke with her assistant jewellery valuer JL, BA (Honours) (CANTAB), MA (CANTAB) MSc
IMPORTANT: ONLINE JEWELLERY VALUATIONS
A definitive or legally binding jewellery valuation cannot be provided online without a physical inspection of the item.
An online assessment cannot replace an in-person examination by a qualified gemmologist.
Accurate jewellery valuation relies on examining fine details that may be invisible to the naked eye. Specialist equipment, including a microscope, is often necessary to assess the piece correctly.
A physical inspection is essential. Relying on an online valuation could cause significant problems with insurance assessors if you need to make a claim.
For an accurate valuation, a physical inspection by a qualified gemmologist is essential.
Prices start from €100 for a single item and less for a number of items.
Jewellery Valuations/Appraisals
- While you wait, by appointment in Central Dublin.
- Gemological Institute Of America Graduate Gemologist.
- Registered Jewellery Valuer with the Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers London
- Registered Jewellery Valuer with the Jewellery Valuers Association, London
- Fellow of the Leading Institute and Association For Qualified Jewellery Valuers
- Recommended by Chubb and Other Major Insurance Companies
- A ring usually takes about half an hour for testing, measuring, weighing and photography. Coloured gemstones can take a little longer. Your typed report will follow in the post in a few days.
- I do not value any watches or silverware.
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About
Dublin Jewellery Valuations
Carol Clarke has been designing and making gold and platinum jewellery since 1983 in the centre of Dublin city, Ireland.
Carol first trained as a goldsmith in Bangkok, where she attended the Bangkok Jewellery Institute for jewellery design and the Asian Institute of Gemmology. After several years, Carol returned to Ireland where she set up her own jewellery making shop in Dawson Street and has worked there since.
During this time, Carol continued her gemmology studies with the Gemological Institute of America and became a ‘Graduate Gemologist.’ Carol undertook many trade exams with the Institute of Registered Jewellery valuers in London and studied with various prominent jewellery valuers in Bond Street.
She went on to become the first-ever Irish female Fellow of the Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers and Fellow of the Association of Jewellery Valuers, London.
Carol offers a full Probate Valuation Service and is a registered Expert Witness for court cases that involve jewellery claims or disputes. She is currently pursuing higher mastery and knowledge with the GIA, USA, and frequently attends conferences, workshops, and lectures, to stay up to date with the jewellery industry.
Jewellery
Checking Service
Of New & Antique Rings
Carol offers a service whereby you can have a new or antique piece of jewellery checked before you buy the item . This service can only be carried out with the full knowledge of the seller of the item knowing that it is being checked by a professional goldsmith and valuer . This is not a valuation service but a checking service . This service is also available for anyone who needs an item checked for an Insurance company or needs and annual maintenance checking of claws , settings , shanks etc.
Insurance of Jewellery While in My Care
All your jewellery is fully insured if you have to leave it in my care for one hour or days. It is very important that you check if your jewellery is fully insured if you have to leave it with another valuer or jeweller. Many jewellers and valuers do not have insurance to store jewellery.
How We Work
Please fill in the Book an Appointment form for an appointment although you can call into Royal Hibernian Way at any time and Carol will value the item if she can while you wait. Carol has set charges from €100 up and special deals for a number of items brought in together (and not a set charge for the second or third item) as some items are easier to do than other items so she goes by what the item actually is rather than given a price for something that she does not know what it is or what is involved in valuing it. If the items are not worth valuing then Carol will tell you so you don’t waste time or money. Carol does not offer ‘free’ valuations or ‘guess’ valuations as this is not in keeping with the rules of Professional Valuations.
Charges start from €100
Please email a picture of all your items in ONE photograph.
Solicitors
Carol offers a full Probate Valuation service for jewellery listed in Wills. Carol is also available for Court cases involving jewellery disputes and provides valuations for divorce proceedings and has attended a number of Court cases representing jewellers and the public. Read an article in the Law Society Gazette click here. Carol is a registered Expert Witness with Thomson Reuters for Court cases involving jewellery.
Trade Valuations
Carol also offers a jewellery valuation service for the jewellery trade in Ireland and presently values for a number of jewellers and antique jewellers. If you are not a registered jewellery valuer or you just make jewellery but would like to have a professional jewellery valuation to go with the item then Carol will be able to provide you with a full valuation service. Email for information.
There are many reasons why you might need a jewellery valuer and you can be sure to place your trust in an NAJ’s Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers in London. or the Jewellery Valuers Association which are Ireland’s and the U.K’s leading associations of jewellery valuers . All members of both organisations have proved their expertise to their peers with formal qualifications and substantial experience within the industry and provide a professional service that you can trust . Valuations today need to be undertaken today to a very high standard and the highest standard is represented by IRV and AJV members .
Carol is Ireland’s first ever elected female and only Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers and Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association and Fellow of the National Association of Goldsmiths
Listen to Carol’s Interview on Newstalk
Listen to Carol’s Interview on Q102
Irish Times Article:
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but lab-grown choice makes for tricky two-track market
Irish Times Article:
Jewellery insurance: Having something insured for €20,000 doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get back
Jewellery Reports
Get A Detailed Report After Jewellery Inspection
Jewellery examination by an expert can reveal a lot of hidden secrets about the pieces. Carol can examine your jewellery to get information regarding its carat, weight, origin, colour, and other details. This impartial analysis of jewellery and gemstones is then noted in an official report if the item is not what it’s supposed to be. You can use this report to pursue a claim against the jeweller or shop that sold you the item that isn’t up to its quoted standards.
A jewellery identification report provides a brief description of the piece of jewellery in question. It includes various details about the metal type, its weight, and the kind of gemstones that are included.
There are many different species of gemstones, with most of them being a type of mineral. The species can be determined on a micro-level by closely looking at its crystal habit and chemical makeup. The clarity and colour of a gemstone are very important, with purer colours and a higher level of clarity generally signifying better quality.
Head over to Dublin Jewellery Valuations to get your jewellery identification report. We’d be happy to provide a thorough explanation and answer any queries about the report.
Get An Appointment
If you want to get your jewellery valued by a professional expert, contact us to get an appointment today! We offer multiple services to aid your journey regarding these beautiful accessories. From ring inspections to servicing and remodelling we’ve got it all.
Why Come to Us?
- Carol is the only valuer in Ireland that is a Fellow of the Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers , London , UK Fellow of the Association of Jewellery Valuers , London , UK and a full graduated gemmologist from the Gemological Institute of America , plus numerous other jewellery qualifications .
- Carol values ‘while you wait ‘ by appointment so you don’t have to leave your precious jewellery for six weeks .
- Carol is the only jewellery valuer that holds full insurance on anything that is left with her for one hour or one week .
- Carol charges a fair price for a very professional service and finished valuation .
- Carol has over 40 years experience of not only valuing jewellery but making and repairing it too .
Frequently Asked Questions
Our professional jewellery valuation charges start from €100 for a single item, with discounted rates for additional items brought in together during the same appointment. Unlike informal valuations, every item undergoes rigorous gemmological testing, measuring, weighing and photography, followed by a formal typed legal and insurance report.
No. A legally binding and insurance-approved valuation requires a physical examination of the metal and gemstones using specialist laboratory equipment. This cannot be done accurately online or free of charge.
Yes. By appointment at our Royal Hibernian Way location in Dublin 2, a ring usually takes approximately one to two hours to test, measure, weigh and photograph. Coloured gemstones may take a little longer. Your certificate will be ready later the same day or posted to you in a few days.
We specialise exclusively in fine jewellery, diamonds and gemstones. We do not provide valuations for watches or silverware. We do not buy anything from the public.
Yes. Carol Clarke is Ireland’s only Fellow of the Institute of Registered Jewellery Valuers (London) and a Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association, London. Our valuations are recommended by Chubb and other major insurance companies, as well as solicitors requiring formal Probate Valuations or Court Expert Witness reporting.
Carol Clarke’s assistant jewellery valuer JL, BA (Honours) (CANTAB), MA (CANTAB) MSc
