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Independent, authoritative valuations for precious metal and heritage assets within private wealth portfolios
Private bankers and wealth managers are responsible for safeguarding and growing complex portfolios that often include jewellery, precious metals and hallmarked heritage assets. Birmingham Assay Office provides independent valuation services to support private banks, wealth managers and advisers managing high-value personal and family wealth across the UK.
With over 250 years of authority in hallmarking and precious metal assurance, Birmingham Assay Office delivers valuations that combine technical precision, market awareness and professional credibility supporting confident advice and informed decision-making.
Your challenges...
Private bankers and wealth managers increasingly need to:
- Obtain accurate, defensible valuations for jewellery and precious metal assets
- Support holistic wealth planning and portfolio reviews
- Manage non-standard and illiquid assets alongside financial instruments
- Provide robust documentation for clients, trustees and advisers
- Support lending, insurance and risk management decisions
- Balance financial value with heritage, legacy and personal significance
Independent valuation underpins trust and confidence in private wealth advice.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Independent Valuations for Wealth Planning & Reporting
We provide purpose-specific valuations to support:
- Client portfolio reviews and asset registers
- Wealth structuring and long-term planning
- Insurance and risk assessments
- Professional reporting and client documentation
Valuations are tailored to the context in which they are used and clearly state the basis of value.
Lending, Security & Risk Management Support
Our valuations assist private banks and advisers with:
- Assessing assets held as collateral or security
- Supporting lending decisions involving jewellery or precious metals
- Reviewing insured values to manage under- or over-insurance risk
Providing confidence where asset value underpins financial decisions.
Expertise in Hallmarked Jewellery & Precious Metals
As one of the UK’s Assay Offices, Birmingham Assay Office offers specialist expertise in:
- UK hallmarking systems and historic standards
- Jewellery, silverware, collectables and precious metal objects
- Distinguishing intrinsic metal value from craftsmanship, rarity and provenance
- Understanding heritage and legacy considerations within private wealth
Ensuring valuations are informed, credible and professionally defensible.
Confidential & Discreet Professional Service
We understand the expectations of private banking and wealth management clients. Our service offers:
- Confidential handling of assets and information
- Independent, impartial reporting
- Clear communication with advisers and professional teams
Supporting trusted client relationships.
Get In touch
If you are a private banker or wealth manager, Birmingham Assay Office can support you with independent, authoritative and confidential valuation services for jewellery, precious metals and hallmarked assets.
to discuss valuation support for private banking and wealth management clients.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- Independent Authority – One of the UK’s Assay Offices
- Trusted by Professional Advisers – Supporting private banks and wealth managers
- Heritage & Technical Expertise – Over 250 years in precious metals assurance
- Impartial & Objective – No involvement in buying, selling or broking assets
- Discreet & Professional – Appropriate for private wealth environments
Our statutory role and independence underpin the reliability of every valuation we provide.
“As a new entrant into the UK market, Birmingham Assay Office gave us the expertise and credibility we needed. Their hallmarking and gem lab services, especially in distinguishing natural from lab-grown diamonds, gave our customers complete reassurance. Birmingham Assay Office were also able to support us with our supply chain to ensure our product flowed in the most efficient way to deliver in store on time, every time.“
Representative from
Global Jewellery Retailer
Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX