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Probate Jewellery Valuations: What Executors Need to Know

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Probate jewellery valuation UK requirements catch most executors unprepared. Get it wrong and you face HMRC penalties, rejected inheritance tax returns, and potential challenges from beneficiaries. The rules are specific, the thresholds are strict, and the consequences are expensive. Key Takeaways: HMRC requires professional appraisals for individual items worth over £1,500, not insurance valuations Open … Read more

Is My Gold Jewellery Worth More Than Scrap? When to Sell for Premium

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Gold jewellery worth more than scrap exists, but most pieces don’t qualify. Designer names like Cartier command premiums, while mass-market jewellery sells for melt value only. Key Takeaways: • Designer pieces from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef typically sell for 40-60% above gold melt value• Antique jewellery over 100 years old often commands … Read more