Kym Hughes IMJVA

In short, we have expert knowledge, we give unbiased advice, our technology is second to none and we have great attention to detail. It's the Symmetry difference.

Ashmore, Queensland JVA Registered Valuer ®

Kym Hughes is an internationally qualified independent jewellery valuer, educator and industry leader based on the Gold Coast, Australia, with more than 35 years of professional experience in jewellery valuation and gemmology.

She is the Director and Principal Valuer of Symmetry Jewellery Valuation Specialists, an independent valuation practice providing specialist jewellery and watch valuations for insurance, family law, deceased estates, self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), private clients, jewellers and the insurance industry. Every valuation is prepared using recognised valuation standards, evidence-based methodology and professional judgement.

Throughout her career, Kym has been committed not only to professional practice but also to advancing valuation education and professional standards.

She currently serves as President of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV) Queensland Division and has previously served as National President of the NCJV for more than two decades. During that time she played a significant role in developing and promoting professional standards within the Australian valuation profession.

Kym is the co-author of Australia's nationally accredited Diploma of Applied Gemmology (Valuation) and continues to contribute to the development of professional valuation education through the Jewellery Valuers Association (UK). She is also a member of the CIBJO Valuers Working Group, contributing to the ongoing development of international valuation standards and professional practice.

As an international conference presenter, Kym regularly shares expertise on jewellery valuation, professional standards, emerging technologies and contemporary issues affecting the valuation profession with audiences throughout Australia and internationally.

Professional development remains an ongoing commitment, ensuring that valuation methodologies continue to reflect current market conditions, advances in gemmological science and evolving international best practice.

Kym's professional qualifications include:

• Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) 
• Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia (FGAA) 
• Diploma in Diamond Technology (Dip DT) 
• Diploma of Applied Gemmology (Valuation) 
• HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader 
• Advanced training in synthetic, imitation, treated and fancy colour diamonds 
• Advanced workshops in jade, FTIR and UV-Visible Spectroscopy 

Proud member of the following industry associations:

• National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV)
• The Jewellery Valuers Association
• Gemmological Association of Australia
• Gemmological Association of Great Britain
• Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers

Through her independent valuation practice, educational work and international professional involvement, Kym remains committed to advancing confidence in jewellery valuation through integrity, evidence-based practice and professional judgement.

Providing confidence through independent expertise, professional judgement and integrity.

Spectra Gem Laboratory

Our sister company Spectra Gem Laboratory is one of the best equipped in Australia, using the very latest infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy and a powerful binocular microscope. The equipment can detect synthetic and treatments often missed by standard gemmological equipment used by other gemmologists and gem laboratories in Australia. This is a key advantage because sophisticated manufacturing and treatment processes are making it far harder to identify synthetic and gemstone treatments.

All valuations are completed via appointment in secure premises at Ashmore.  Please call the office to arrange a suitable time.