Gold Valuation
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A Gold Valuation Report is a written statement of the value of gold ornaments, jewellery, bullion or coins, prepared after the items have been examined, weighed and tested for purity. It records what the items are, their weight and purity, and their value on a stated date and for a stated purpose. It is commonly required by banks and lenders, insurance companies, courts, government departments, and by families and businesses that hold gold.
Purpose of a Gold Valuation Report
A gold valuation report may be required for:
- Loans against gold ornaments and jewellery.
- Verification of gold offered as collateral to banks and lenders.
- Insurance cover and insurance claims.
- Sale, purchase or exchange of gold.
- Estate, succession and family partition matters.
- Court and legal matters, including disputes and settlements.
- Recording gold holdings in financial statements and asset records.
- Tax and other statutory documentation.
Valuation Methods
A gold valuation generally considers:
- Purity of the gold, tested by methods such as touchstone or XRF analysis, and the hallmark where present.
- Net weight of the gold, after excluding stones, enamel and other non-gold parts.
- The market rate for gold of that purity on the valuation date.
- Making charges and workmanship, where the purpose calls for the retail value of jewellery.
- Gemstones and other items, assessed separately.
- The basis of value the purpose requires, such as market value or realisable value.
Documents Required
The owner generally provides:
- Purchase bills and invoices
- Hallmark or purity certificates (if available)
- List of items with description and weight
- Identity proof of the owner
- Previous valuation reports (if available)
- Purpose and date for which the valuation is needed
The items themselves are presented for physical examination and weighing.
