Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan is a highly experienced jewellery appraiser and consultant with over 49 years in the jewellery and horological field, specialising in jewellery forensics. Based on his extensive background, Barry offers unparalleled expertise in appraising jewellery, diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, watches, clocks, silverware, and mayoral regalia across the UK.

Barry holds a Horological Degree from the British Horological Institute (1966) and boasts a career enriched with notable qualifications.2 These include a course in synthetic rubies, sapphires, and emeralds from the Gemmological Institute of Great Britain (Gem-A) in 2010, and an Assessing Mounted Diamonds course from the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) in 2016.

Throughout his distinguished career, Barry has held diverse roles, from general manager for small jewellers to a senior executive responsible for training. He has also successfully owned and managed multiple jewellery and consultancy businesses. Since 1991, Barry has been providing professional jewellery appraisal and consultancy services, and he is a regular lecturer at the NAJ’s Institute of Registered Valuers’ (IRV) Conference.

Barry is an active member of several prominent professional bodies. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and served as its Chair from 2019 to 2023, now holding the position of Immediate Past Chair. He has also been a full member of the Academy of Experts (TAE) since 2008. His expertise is highly sought after, and he has been involved in significant high-profile criminal cases, including those recommended by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and HMRC Fraud Investigation Service (FIS), often acting as a jewellery expert witness.

As a recognised expert in insurance claims investigations, Barry brings over 26 years of experience in the historical investigative evaluation of jewellery and watches. His active roles as Chair of the Valuation Community Group and the Professional & Technical Standards Group at NAJ, coupled with his involvement in professional education and expert witness work, further cement his leading standing in the industry.