Taylor & Co Valuations offers professional expert services on all aspects relating to gemstones, diamonds and jewellery, precious metal objects and watches. A significant proportion of our work involves value both current and historical we have developed and hold extensive and unique resources to support and inform our work. We also have extensive testing resources both in expertise and advanced testing equipment.

Experienced jewellery watch diamond and gemstone expert and valuer with an international practice and extensive experience in expert work and consultancy winner of the Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness Awards 2021. Experienced director and NED, extensive experience of board membership and chairmanship in both commercial and public service environment. A successful track record of managing acquisitions and business development in both the UK and internationally. Recognised for innovation and restructuring within academia with numerous successful research tenders and collaborations.

Demonstrated commercial successes within industry, established leadership and management skills I am an effective communicator with the ability to lead, inspire, motivate and develop the staff to meet the commercial demands of a project or company.

I have extensive presentation experience, with strong interpersonal skills, and can act as an effective facilitator. I have an extensive resource network within academia and commerce including researchers and innovation academics within their field. I am a team player at heart believing success is best achieved through collaborative and teamwork through enthusiasm and commitment to working together with a common goal

Dr Richard Taylor the principal valuer and consultant has more than 30 years’ experience in preparing expert reports used in civil, criminal, and matrimonial disputes. His international reputation means he is frequently instructed on behalf of international clients working in Africa, USA, Europe, South America, Middle East, and Asia. He is frequently instructed by Police, Revenue and Customs, and other government departments, as well as major international companies and private individuals. Dr Taylors experience and qualifications are exceptional in his field, as is the quality of the advice given and the reports produced.

Our specialities are:

  • Disputes pertaining to the retail & manufacturing of jewellery and gems
  • Jewellery expertly analysed & quantum assessed
  • Jewellery manufacturing experts
  • Diamond and gemstone valuations
  • Damage reports and assessments
  • Business Stock valuations
  • Experienced in trading standards issues