Meet the Team

Henrik comes with invaluable commercial expertise and knowledge in the IT sector and has been impressed with the Prestige Valuations Claims on Line and Validator software.
Henrik has been a Commercial Adviser with four decades of experience – first as an IT systems engineer and salesman, second and third decades as a Founder CEO of four separate IT start-ups, and currently as a Commercial Adviser from 2003. Henrik undertake business projects including Company sales, mergers and acquisition, re-organisation and re-structuring, negotiation of complex deals, and commercial litigation with a very high success rate.

Tim has been in the Jewellery and Insurance industry now for over 25 years. In 1982 Tim started a career in the Diamond Industry selling diamonds to manufacturers and jewellers whilst working closely with the Insurance Industry. Tim has a huge amount of experience and understanding of the jewellery claims process. His experience in replicating bespoke items has been widely acclaimed within the industry.

Ash is a third-generation jeweller with over 32 years of experience within the jewellery and watch industry and has spent more than 20 years helping to build Prestige Valuations into one of the UK's leading independent valuation and claims specialists.
His expertise spans Asian, European and bespoke jewellery, together with luxury watches, diamonds and coloured gemstones. Having worked extensively across manufacturing, insurance claims, replacement sourcing and valuation services, Ash brings a unique understanding of how jewellery and watches are bought, valued, insured and replaced in today's market.
Throughout his career, Ash has advised private clients, insurers, brokers and loss adjusters on a wide range of valuation and claims matters, from high-value collections and specialist pieces through to complex replacement projects. His knowledge of both the retail and secondary markets enables him to provide practical, commercially informed advice, helping clients ensure their assets are accurately valued, appropriately insured and, where necessary, replaced to the highest possible standard.
Ash remains actively involved in advising clients and overseeing valuation projects, combining decades of industry experience with a commitment to exceptional service and attention to detail.

Chris has come into the industry with a passion for excellent and honest service, qualities shared with the whole team at Prestige Valuations. Having fallen in love with jewellery whilst shopping for his wife's engagement ring, Chris has since earned his Professional Jewellers Diploma through the NAJ and GIA Graduate Diamonds Degree among the top of his classes. Chris is always happy to share his expertise with clients and shed some light on any questions they may have.

With over a decade of experience in the jewellery industry, Rebecca brings a rare blend of technical expertise and advanced gemmological knowledge to the team. Her journey began in 2012 in Copenhagen, leading her to Mumbai in 2013, and ultimately to London in 2014.
In London, she worked as a bench jeweller under renowned designer Reema Pachachi, former Creative Director of De Beers. Since then, Rebecca has built a strong reputation for her meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional attention to detail.
A qualified gemmologist, Rebecca specialises in gemstone grading and identification. Her deep understanding of a wide range of gemstones, including rare and unusual specimens makes her an invaluable asset in assessing quality, authenticity, and value. She holds both the Gem-A Gemmology and Diamond Diplomas, and graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Gemmology and Jewellery Studies.

Mark Bartle has over 25 years of experience within the jewellery and watch industry and is one of Prestige Valuations' most experienced senior valuers.
Mark's career was built within the insurance claims sector, where he spent many years assisting insurers, brokers and loss adjusters with the validation, assessment and replacement of jewellery and watch losses. This gave him extensive first-hand experience of the jewellery market, replacement costs, manufacturing processes and the practical realities of restoring clients to their pre-loss position following a claim.
Today, Mark applies that same depth of knowledge from the opposite perspective. Drawing upon decades of experience assessing lost, damaged and replaced items, he now specialises in the valuation of high-value jewellery, coloured gemstones, diamonds and prestige timepieces for insurance purposes.
His expertise spans both European and Asian jewellery, together with many of the world's leading luxury watch brands. Having spent years understanding what items genuinely cost to replace and how values are established in the marketplace, Mark is particularly skilled at producing accurate, well-supported valuations for private clients, insurers and brokers alike.
Having been a valued member of the Prestige Valuations team for more than a decade, Mark is regularly entrusted with the appraisal of significant jewellery collections, exceptional individual pieces and complex luxury watches, where experience, market knowledge and attention to detail are paramount.

Lauren joined last year and brings an in-depth knowledge of Jewellery and the world of Gems. Having passed out with very high grades, we are pleased that Lauren chose us to work with.
She is passionate about Gems and Jewellery and has always been an avid reader on the subject and enjoys Gem testing and identification using all the latest equipment.

Woody is a seasoned expert in the valuation of couture, handbags, sneakers, and apparel. His approach to valuation is data-driven, meticulously incorporating factors such as market demand, emerging trends, and comprehensive sales data. Woody's extensive experience includes running a successful resale marketplace, which has endowed him with a deep and nuanced understanding of high-end couture. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned names in the industry, offering his expertise to iconic designer brands and ensuring accurate and insightful valuations. Woody is a vital addition to the Prestige Valuation team, bringing unparalleled knowledge and precision to our service offerings.

Susan is a highly experienced valuer of Antiques, fine art, and contemporary furnishings, with over 25 years experience at leading auction houses and international loss adjusters. She has a wide understanding of the claims process and restoration and acquisition of Artworks. Susan is also known for her appearances on television programmes such as Bargain Hunt, and Boot Fair Challenge.

Beverley has been employed by the Directors of Prestige Valuations for over 20 years and during this time has built up a vast amount of knowledge about the jewellery claims process and managed thousands of claims.
Bev will also be your first point of contact when requesting a valuation and will provide initial advice.

Clare has been working for Prestige Valuations as production manager for the last 10 years and has in-depth knowledge in sourcing and grading diamonds and coloured stones which has been built up over a lifetime in the Jewellery industry.
This background and experience has provided Clare with an outstanding knowledge of the Jewellery manufacturing process including design, remodelling and repairs.
Clare gets most satisfaction from producing high quality jewellery from the design to completion.

We are very pleased to welcome Sophie to our team.
Sophie has a keen interest in asset investment, watches, jewellery and art. Her working background is in Customer Service and Retail Training, as well as Accredited Assessing and Quality Assurance Management.
We believe that her unique combination of product knowledge and experience in customer engagement will be a fantastic asset to Prestige Valuations.