Services
Repair service
Watch Repairs
Our watchmakers have been in the trade for a good number of years, using the latest of equipment. We can replace batteries, pressure test, repair and service watches. We service most brands and fit authentic replacement parts when necessary.
Valuations
We now have an independent valuer Alan Hayes ( AJA Certified Appraiser, NAG Registered Valuer, Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Diamond Diploma with the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Associate Alumni Member of the GIA ) to provide written insurance valuations, valuations for probate & jewellery insurance claims.
If you haven't had your jewellery valued in the last three years, it is highly likely that it's undervalued.
Charges for this service are £50 for the first item & £29 for each subsequent item. Each piece will also be photographed. (miscellaneous items can be listed as a total at the end of the valuation for £7 per item with a group photograph) Items are also checked over for any necessary repair work.
We recommend you have your jewellery valued every 3-5years
We have used T.H.March jewellery insurance for many years & they will always offer the best advice.
To get an insurance quotation please quote our insurance reference AA035T
Scrap gold & other services
We buy in silver, gold & platinum scrap. When scrapping in items there will be a 25p per gram charge on any unmarked jewellery or anything that we feel needs metal verification.
If we think an item is resalable we will give you an idea on what you should expect to get for it at auction or private sale. If the item is a vintage diamond piece we may offer a sale or return option.
Ear piercing
We offer an ear piercing service by appointment only. It is only for the lope of the ear (e.g first & second holes)
GIA Diamond Certificates
Many of our engagement rings are set with GIA certified diamonds & loose diamonds are always available
Repairing and altering jewellery – with care:
We offer a full repair service on jewellery and watches, most of the work is done on site at our Ashbourne Store but we also out source various aspects of our repair service, using Craftsmen with whom we have built up a great deal of trust over the years.
If you’re interested in reusing existing items to create a new piece of jewellery, or would like to have a piece of jewellery uniquely made for you by Avanti, look at our bespoke jewellery page.