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As the team expands, we wanted to share how hugely proud we are of the unique breadth of industry experience, knowledge and impressive qualifications that our team have between them.
From James Lowe who has worked within the jewellery sector for an amazing 40+ years and is recognized as one of the most industry-respected Watch Specialists, to our amazing team of Gemmologists and NAJ Institute of Registered valuers, to our youngest and newly appointed jewellery specialist Aurelia Turrall who also speaks four languages!
They bring an eclectic mix of expertise in all areas, including modern, period and antique Jewellery. This allows us to not only send an industry-renowned Jewellery Specialist to clients, but further, we are able to provide an even more bespoke service by tailoring the valuer specifically to the items or collection to be valued.
We work throughout the UK and Europe, providing personal, professional, friendly and completely discreet valuations for Insurance, Inheritance Tax purposes, Divorce and Family Division and independent advice on buying and selling.
So, let’s meet them…
James Lowe – Silver, Jewellery and Watch Specialist
James has over 35 years’ experience in the industry and has worked for the Queen’s jewellers, The House of Garrard, London and enjoyed three years with Garrard in South Africa, buying and selling jewellery on behalf of their clients.
James is a qualified Fellow (FGA) and Diamond (DGA) member of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
James has also worked for both Bonhams and Sotheby’s in the Jewellery Departments but enjoys nothing more than working alongside Rachel which he has done since 2009!
Mary Waterfall – Jewellery Specialist
Mary Waterfall has over eighteen years’ experience in the jewellery trade, working in a variety of sectors. Having successfully completed her Gemmology Diploma, FGA, in 1999, Mary started her career in Hatton Garden working for the prestigious manufacturing company, Stephen Foster Jewellery and then for the diamond and gemstone dealer Bass Premier Company. She went on to obtain her Diamond Grading Diploma, DGA and gained valuable retail experience working for Tiffany & Co, Old Bond Street, London.
In 2003 Mary moved into the auction world, relocating to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and working as a specialist and cataloguer for Fellows, one of the leading auction houses in the West Midlands.
In 2014 Mary gained her qualification as a Registered Valuer and is proud to be a member of the NAJ’s Institute of Registered Valuers and The Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Annabell Parry – Jewellery and Watches Specialist
Annabell has worked with international fine jewellery and watch brands for over 20 years. The daughter of an auctioneer and valuer, it was no surprise when she followed the family into the Jewellery industry after leaving University. Since 1995 she has worked with, amongst others, Boodles, Leo De Vroomen, Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Frank Muller where her work has revolved around certificated gemstones, high end watches, antique and handmade fine jewellery.
During those 25 years, she attained internationally recognised industry qualifications and affiliations and is a Registered Valuer with both valuing institutes of the United Kingdom. As an established specialist she enjoys finding forgotten gems and uncovering their family history.
MIRV – Member of the Institute of Registered Valuers / MJVA – Member of the Jewellery Valuers Association / Member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Professional Qualifications:
- GA Cert – Gemmology Foundation from Gemmological Association of Great Britain (GEM-A)
- PJ-Dip – Professional Jewellers’ Diploma from National Association of Jewellers (NAG)
- CAT – Certificate of Appraisal Theory from National Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV)
- CPAA – Certified Pearl Specialist with the Cultured Pearl Association of America (Pearls as One)
Jenny Knott – Silver & Jewellery Specialist
Jenny has been working in the Silver and Jewellery industry for over 35 years, she is a graduate of Reading University where she gained a BA Hons in English literature. She joined Bonham’s auctioneers in Knightsbridge as a post-graduate in the silver, jewellery and clocks and watches departments, specialising in silver and jewellery, Jenny soon rose to the position of deputy head of department.
Her career has seen her run Bonham’s highly successful Gentlemen’s sales alongside her passion for everything silver or that sparkles. Jenny also worked with the John Lewis Partnership for 25 years supplying them with antique jewellery for their retail sales. She also enjoyed working with Bloomingdales in the United States for many years, supplying cufflinks and gentlemen’s accessories. Both these roles involved training their staff.
During this time, she has been employed by The Royal Collection, lectured extensively in the UK (including lectures to NAFAS and the National Association of Jewellers) and in the States on her specialist areas. Jenny has also co-curated a cufflink exhibition with The Goldsmiths Company. She is highly experienced in insurance and probate work and continues alongside doing valuations supplying antiques, particularly wine related items, to the Rothschild Waddesdon Trust and National Trust.
Rebecca Bohle – Jewellery and Ceramics Valuer
Rebecca started her career over 25 years ago with Phillips Auctioneers in Edinburgh and Newcastle Upon Tyne where she rose to the position of Associate Director specialising in Ceramics and Glass before moving into the Jewellery department at Bonhams in Edinburgh.
With a passion for jewellery, Rebecca completed her certificate of gemmology and is a Member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. She has an accreditation of the De Beers Diamond Foundation Certificate.
Rebecca is adept at evaluating the authenticity, quality and value of both ceramics and jewellery and has catalogued a number of large private collections for both insurance, probate and sale.
Aurélia Turrall – Jewellery & Watches Specialist
Aurélia has over fifteen years’ experience in the auction industry. She started her career in Business Development and Client Services at Christie’s and Sotheby’s Paris. She went on to obtain her Graduate Gemmologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Relocating from Paris to London, Aurélia joined the Jewellery department at Bonhams, dealing with client valuations and auction preparations.
Aurélia has a Bachelor of Arts degree from King’s College London and a Baccalaureate in Economics and Literature. She speaks English, French being her native language, and some Spanish and Italian. Aurelia has also had experience of working with specialist lenders Borro and working for SYMEV (French Association of Auctioneers), Paris where she was Head of Communications.
Being able to value clients’ jewellery is what she loves to do and she has been privileged to value some amazing pieces.
Testimonials:-
I was asked to procure a jewellery valuation by my insurance company and my insurance broker recommended Doerr Dallas Valuations. Rachel called me to arrange a time for the valuation and explained the process very clearly. I asked for a quote and was pleasantly surprised as it was much lower than I had expected. When the valuer came, he was extremely diligent and efficient and I was very impressed with the valuation report when it arrived. Everything was photographed with detailed descriptions and I now realise that it is extremely important to have a proper record of what you own. I would highly recommend Doerr Dallas Valuations.
Nicola Horlick, CEO Money & Co., London
Rachel, we would like to say that your Jewellery specialist did a brilliant job and we want to thank her for her professionalism and dedication to get to the bottom of a few issues. Really great customer service.
Mr D. Nelson, Staffordshire
I wasn’t aware of the detail that your valuations would go into, my wife was so impressed. We did look up Annabell’s qualifications and experience etc and she certainly knows her subject. We didn’t realise how under valued/under-insured the jewellery was until we received your report. So thank you Rachel for looking after us.
Mr D. Boyle, Surrey
Jewellery valuations
We recommend a review of a jewellery insurance valuation at least every 3 years, due to price fluctuations in gold and diamonds. Also, some insurance policies have a clause requirement that clasps and settings require checking every 2-3 years. As part of our service we include a claps and a settings check. For collector watches we would suggest a desktop review annually to ensure prices are up to date.