Specialist support for the people who sell jewellery
I work with auction houses, dealers and fairs that need a gemologist on hand without carrying one full time.
What I do
Jewellery department retainers
A fixed monthly arrangement for houses that need regular specialist cover. You get first call on my time.
Cataloguing and valuation
Accurate descriptions, correct attributions and sensible estimates. Catalogue copy that reads well and holds up.
Consignment advice
What to take, what to turn away and where a piece will do best. An honest view before you commit to a sale.
Sale management
I run the process end to end, from selecting the right route to market through to settlement.
Specialist consultancy
Second opinions, staff training and the awkward pieces nobody in the room can place.
Working together
Trade work is priced per engagement rather than per item, because a day cataloguing a single owner collection and a morning vetting a fair are not the same job. Tell me what you have and what your timescale is and I will quote for it.
Email hello@colinweldon.com and I will send you my current rates.