Expert Publications & Media
Welcome to the official publications hub for Jewellery Advisory Services. Our team of expert valuers, consultants, and technical specialists is committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, professional conduct, and industry thought leadership.
We are proud to share our contributions to prestigious journals, including The Journal of The Academy of Experts (TAE), featuring our analysis on Challenges in Diamond Jewellery Valuation.
Exclusive Article Analysis: Challenges in Diamond Jewellery Valuation
Valuing diamond jewellery for legal proceedings (probate, financial settlement, insurance claims) is complex. In this article, published in The Journal of The Academy of Experts, Summer 2025 (Vol 29 No 1), Mehdi Saadian explores the core challenges that distinguish professional valuation from simple appraisal.
Key Challenges Facing Valuers and Clients
Our analysis identifies the key areas where expertise is non-negotiable:
Ambiguity in Grading: While carat weight is objective, subjective variances exist in assessing Clarity, Colour, and Cut across gemmological institutions, leading to potential discrepancies.
Lab-Grown Landscape: Differentiating natural diamonds from lab-grown counterparts mandates advanced technology, with misidentification having profound financial implications.
Treatments & Enhancements: Accurately identifying treatments (laser interventions or fracture filling) and adjusting value accordingly requires continuous technical vigilance.
The Sentimental Factor: Though intangible sentimental value can influence perceived worth, professional valuers must strictly adhere to objective monetary criteria.
Market Volatility and Provenance: Valuations must reflect current, volatile global market dynamics while meticulously verifying historical provenance which substantially influences premium prices.
Industry Media and Commentary
Our authority is regularly sought by top-tier industry bodies and news outlets. Jewellery Advisory Services has been featured in the following high-profile publications:
London Diamond Bourse: Highlighting our expert commentary on complex Financial Crime Investigations within the trade.
National Association of Jewellers (NAJ): Providing insights and expert opinions into a high-profile police case involving stolen jewellery, alongside Barry Sullivan's guide on Managing Customer Expectations (Aug 2019), which details how failing to align client needs can lead to complaints, litigation, and client loss.
Why Published Expertise Matters
When you engage Jewellery Advisory Services, you benefit directly from this foundation of research and public authority. Our published work ensures that every report and piece of advice we produce is grounded in the latest technical standards and legal requirements. This expertise is essential for high-stakes assignments, guaranteeing that your documentation is authoritative and fully defensible in insurance claims, legal proceedings, and financial settlements.
Trust our published expertise for your most complex valuation and advisory needs.