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ABOUT US

Qualifications, Accreditations and Awards - The hallmark of a professional

Shirley Mitchell FGA DGA Ltd offers a comprehensive, independent and professional jewellery and watch valuation service direct to members of the public, using a home visit service, the insurance industry and trade clients, via secure post or at your premises.

Valuation and Gemmological Qualifications

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Shirley holds the following qualifications:

  • Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association
  • Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
  • Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
  • NAJ Professional Jewellers Valuation Diploma
  • NAJ Professional Jewellers Gemstone Diploma
  • NAJ Professional Jewellers Management Diploma

To become a Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association it is necessary to complete a 'Continuing Professional Development' plan within a specified period, in addition to this samples of our work must be submitted to the association for inspection and monitoring ~ therefore you can be assured that you will receive a most comprehensive and reliable valuation.

Accreditations

Shirley is a member and/or an Office Bearer for all the respected jewellery appraisal and gemmological organisations in the UK, including:

  • Senior Member of the Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers
  • Chair of the Jewellery Valuers Association
  • Fellow of the Jewellery Valuers Association
  • Member of the Scottish Gemmological Association
  • Member of the Society of Jewellery Historians
  • Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (USA)
  • Senior Member of the Accredited Gemologists Association (USA)
  • Accredited Ethical Member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (USA)
  • Founder Member of the Academy of Valuers

Shirley regularly teaches Valuation related workshops in the UK and abroad, serves on the JVA committee and is a member of the JVA Registration Panel.

Awards

There are two prestigious awards relating to jewellery appraisal and valuation in the UK, both signify the recipient's dedication to their profession and Shirley has been awarded both of them:

  • Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV) 'Valuer of the Year 2013'
  • Winner of the NAJ's Institute of Registered Valuers 'David Wilkins Award' 2013 & 2019