JVA Annual Conference 2025
For Jewellery and Watch Valuers, Students and industry associates
Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA) Annual Conference ~ 12th-14th September 2025
Holywell Park, Loughborough
The JVA Conference offers an unmissable blend of expert-led presentations, practical workshops, and exceptional networking opportunities. Whether you're starting your journey as a Registered Valuer or are a seasoned professional in jewellery, watches, or silverware, the conference caters to all experience levels and areas of the industry.
Over three days, delegates will hear from top global experts, take part in hands-on sessions, and connect with peers during breaks and evening events.
The JVA Conference App allows attendees to personalise their schedule, access the full brochure, and engage with fellow delegates and sponsors.
Held at Holywell Park, Loughborough University—a hub of learning and development—the venue reflects the JVA’s commitment to:
- Academic: Supporting Continuing Professional Development
- Professional: Upholding the standards of JVA Registered Valuers®
- Personal: Enabling meaningful connections across the industry
With speakers from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the USA, this dynamic and enriching event promises to benefit everyone who attends.
The JVA enjoys exclusive use of Holywell Park for a full weekend of expert-led presentations, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Delegates—including professional valuers, students, and industry professionals—can personalise their experience, engage with sponsors, and build lasting connections.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Holywell Park in September for what is guaranteed to be another outstanding conference ...
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"Being able to rub shoulders with so many of your peers and like-minded people left me completely motivated.
I genuinely believe becoming a member of the JVA is one of the best and most important decisions of my career. The JVA conference has only enhanced this decision."
Raymond Morath-Gibbs FGA DGA
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"When choosing where to spend my conference budget, I always look to the JVA conference knowing I will receive full value for my conference dollar, in fact, at the JVA conference, I receive a 150% value!
The brilliant speakers, the informative workshops, and the networking, more than contribute value and reconnecting with friends and adding new friends is just adding more value. Thank you JVA!"
Anita Beardwood FCGmA
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"A really friendly, super informative conference packed with interesting lectures and great workshops with a real chance to get our hands on some real jewels!
The opportunity of handling items from hundreds of years ago was not to be missed. A wonderful experience and I'm already looking forward to next year."
Barbara Kolator FGA DGA EG
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From Friday 12th September until the conference draws to a close on Sunday 14th September at 5.15pm, we have an exciting programme of talks and workshops lined up designed to suit all abilities.
Lunch and coffee breaks are great networking opportunities where you can be reunited with old friends, make new acquaintances, and build personal and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.
We will be dining in the Burleigh Court Restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings, a time to relax and enjoy the company of your fellow delegates.
We are looking forward to welcoming a record attendance to the JVA Annual Conference 2025!
To register your interest as a Sponsor, Exhibitor or Attendee at the JVA Annual Conference .. 12th - 14th September 2025, please email conference@thejva.org
Countdown has begun! We will be introducing our speakers shortly, so keep checking back!
Engaging presentations
We have a super line-up up of speakers for you this year once again ~ with engaging, relevant and current topics.
First-class workshops
The JVA has the largest number of hands-on workshops covering widest range of topics to choose from ... it's OK, you have three days to fit your choices in!
Hands-on choices, over to you
Great format, alternating between presentations, seminars and workshops, over three days, with time to network in the evenings and breaks.
All abilities
Just starting out or a master in the field? A valuer, retailer or gemmologist ~ the JVA Annual Conference covers all levels and abilities!
Advanced workshops
International leading experts and the latest technology.
Thank you to our sponsors ........
Diamond Sponsor
We combine the precision of craftsmanshipSM with deep experience to conceive, craft and deliver the very best insurance coverage and service.
Expert insurers of your most valued possessions
From your home, car, and possessions that you care about, you have a lot to protect. And for that, you want a particular kind of protection and level of service, that you know you will receive from a firm that has a century of experience.
Ruby Sponsors
We are the largest firm of specialist jewellery insurance brokers in the UK and have been looking after jewellers and their customers since 1887.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, or Gem-A, is the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Our Gemmology Diploma evolved from the first gem course proposed for the UK jewellery trade in 1908, and our prestigious Gemmology and Diamonds Diplomas — taught in five different languages and 26 countries around the world — are recognised throughout the world.
Instappraise, a leading provider of jewellery valuation creation and management solutions, announced earlier this year that its Instappraise.com platform is now accessible to valuers and retailers in the UK.
The Instappraise platform employs advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to enhance the efficiency of valuation report creation. It enables users to generate detailed valuation reports more quickly. The platform integrates with prominent grading laboratories such as GIA, IGI, and GCAL, facilitating direct import of diamond grading information from these laboratories’ databases. Additionally, diamond and gemstone pricing integrations are available through resources such as the GemGuide, Rapaport Price List, and IDEX. Instappraise also provides access to a comprehensive watch model database as well as real-time precious metal prices. Users benefit from powerful customisation options that allow them to tailor each report to reflect their brand's unique identity.
Sapphire Sponsors
Celsteel Diamond
Celsteel is a family run diamond dealership based in Hatton Garden, London. We hold a huge diamond stock, starting from tiny 0.7mm diamonds, right up to 7 carat GIA certified stones! We have a variety of different shapes in stock, ranging from your standard round brilliant cuts to your fancy shapes including, princess, pear shapes, emerald cuts, baguettes, ovals, trillions, carré, marquises... the list goes on. As well as our stock, we pride ourselves on the genuine, personal connections we have with our customers, and want to help you and your business in any way we can. So, if you have any need for diamonds, or creating diamond jewellery, please do give us a call!
Quantum Leap
QL2 is an appraisal software program that runs in your browser and implements the latest, and best, technology continuing to streamline the production of jewellery appraisals for the discerning jeweller and independent appraiser.
Connoisseurs
Connoisseurs, known for its product innovation, has transformed the jewellery care industry with products such as the Jewellery Beauty Wipes and the Diamond Dazzle Stik®, the most successful product launched in the company’s history. A sleek, cosmetic-like pen which makes it easy to clean diamonds and precious gemstone jewellery on the move, it is compact and portable. Twist, Brush and Dazzle!
Fellows
With over 140 years’ experience, Fellows Auctioneers hosts several auctions a month across a variety of departments. Items that go under the hammer range from jewellery, watches, designer handbags to antiques and more. Fellows offers competitive charges to both buyers and vendors, worldwide free delivery, and no-obligation auction valuations.
Silverton
Silverton is a trading name of D. I. Silverton Ltd which has been trading since 1975, a well-respected and continuously successful wholesale jeweller and diamond merchant which has traded from one address ever since. Silverton is a family business offering a comprehensive range of precious and semi-precious gemstones, loose diamonds, and finished jewellery in both 18ct Gold and Platinum. We supply retail jewellers, working jewellers and manufacturers and other members of the trade.
Emerald Sponsors
Charles Bexfield FGA DGA
Charles Bexfield FGA DGA is a specialist in Fine Minerals, Crystals, Decorative Materials and Facet Grade Rough. With many years experience from all corners of the industry Charles has a unique skill set, including being a gemmology and diamond tutor, and a gemstone cutter with a workshop in London for processing rough material.
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the U.S. With more than 1 million online bidder-members registered on HA.com. This loyal and growing community of collectors is a testament to the usefulness of our website, our reputation for professional business practices and our vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles.