Discover What Your Items Could Be Worth

Have you inherited jewellery, uncovered a collection of coins, found old watches, or simply wondered whether your gold or silver items hold significant value?

At Potteries Auctions, we offer free, no-obligation valuation appointments with specialist valuer Rod Gibson, who has over 45 years of experience assessing jewellery, diamonds, watches, gold, silver, coins, military items and collectables. Whether you have a single item or an entire collection, Rod can provide expert advice on value, market demand and suitability for auction.

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Your Free Appointment Includes

✓ A dedicated one-hour consultation

✓ Professional valuation advice

✓ Guidance on current market demand

✓ Information on auction potential

✓ No obligation to sell

✓ Free expert assessment

Why Choose Potteries Auctions?

When choosing an auction house, experience and reach matter.

Trusted By Thousands Of Sellers

• Over 45 years of specialist valuation expertise
• More than 30,000 lots sold annually
• Over 44,000 registered clients
• Exposure across 4 global auction platforms
• Competitive commission rates
• Specialist departments covering jewellery, precious metals, coins, watches and collectables

Our experienced team regularly achieve exceptional results for clients across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and beyond.

Meet Rod Gibson

Over 45 Years Of Valuation Experience

Rod Gibson is one of the region’s most experienced valuers, specialising in:

• Gold jewellery
• Silver
• Watches
• Diamonds
• Coins and sovereigns
• Military items
• Charm bracelets
• Collectors’ items
• Precious metals

With decades of experience handling valuable and unusual items, Rod has helped countless clients discover hidden treasures and achieve excellent auction results. Whether you’re considering selling or simply want to know what you own, Rod offers honest, professional advice without obligation.

What Can We Value?

We regularly assess:

Jewellery

Gold jewellery, silver jewellery, antique jewellery, designer jewellery, gemstone jewellery, engagement rings, diamond rings and inherited jewellery. To find out more about the process of selling jewellery at auction, read our guide: Sell Jewellery at Auction: Valuations & Expert Guide. Rod is also able to give you a valuation for high-value gold, you can learn more about this in our guide: Designer Gold Jewellery at Auction: Valuation & Resale Demand Explained

Diamonds

Whether you’ve inherited a diamond ring, discovered a piece of vintage jewellery in a family collection, or simply want to understand the value of your diamonds, our specialist valuer Rod Gibson can help. Loose diamonds, solitaire rings, diamond earrings, vintage diamond jewellery and estate jewellery.

If you’re considering selling diamond jewellery, understanding the auction process can help maximise the value achieved. Our comprehensive guide explains everything from valuations and estimates to auction marketing and buyer demand: Your Guide to Selling Jewellery at Auction: Jewellery Valuations for Gold, Silver, Diamonds and More.

You can also explore how branded jewellery performs on the secondary market in our article: Is Pandora Worth It in 2026? An Expert Honest Review of Quality, Value & Resale.

Potteries Auctions has a long history of achieving excellent results for important jewellery, gemstones and diamonds. One notable example can be found in our article Diamonds Are Forever – Sold in Our First Fine Art Sale of 2018, which highlights the enduring appeal of quality diamonds at auction.

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Watches

From luxury Swiss timepieces and vintage wristwatches to antique pocket watches and modern collector favourites, our specialist valuer Rod Gibson offers free expert watch valuations to help you understand exactly what your timepiece could be worth. The market for quality watches has grown significantly in recent years, with collectors around the world actively seeking rare, vintage and limited-production models. Many owners are surprised to discover that watches purchased decades ago can now command substantial prices at auction, particularly when accompanied by original boxes, papers, receipts and service history.

Rolex remains one of the most recognisable and collectable watch brands in the world, with certain references attracting intense competition among bidders. If you own a Rolex and would like to understand its current market value, read our guide: Are Rolex Watches Worth Anything? Rolex Values & Auction Guide 2026

Omega watches continue to perform exceptionally well at auction, particularly vintage Seamaster, Speedmaster and Constellation models. Demand for these iconic watches remains strong, as explored in our article: Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Omega Watches – And What Yours Could Be Worth in 2026

For those considering selling, understanding the auction process is often the first step towards achieving the best possible result. Our detailed guide, What You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Watches at Auction, explains how valuations, estimates and worldwide bidding can help maximise returns.

Many of the strongest auction results come from rare and desirable vintage watches. To see examples of watches that have achieved exceptional prices, explore High Selling Vintage Rolexes & Breitling Watches at Auction.

We also regularly value antique pocket watches, which remain popular with collectors of horology and historical timepieces. Gold pocket watches, railway watches, military pocket watches and complicated examples can all attract strong interest at auction. If you own an old pocket watch and would like to learn more about its history and value, read our Pocket Watch History, Value & Identification Guide 2026.

For further insight into collector demand, our article Brief History of Pocket Watches: How Well Do Pocket Watches Sell at Auction? explores why these fascinating timepieces continue to attract bidders from around the world.

Whether you own a luxury Rolex, a treasured Omega, a vintage chronograph, an antique pocket watch or a complete watch collection, our free valuation service provides a professional, no-obligation opportunity to discover what your watches could be worth in today’s market.

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Gold

Gold remains one of the most sought-after categories at auction, with strong demand from collectors, investors and jewellery buyers alike. Whether you own gold coins, sovereigns, scrap gold, broken jewellery, hallmarked items or investment-grade gold, our specialist valuer Rod Gibson can help you understand exactly what your items could be worth in today’s market.

Many people assume that unwanted gold jewellery is only worth its scrap value. In reality, antique, designer and collectable gold jewellery can often achieve significantly more at auction than it would when sold purely for its metal content. If you’re considering selling gold jewellery, our article Is Now the Best Time to Sell Gold Jewellery in the UK? Why Auctions Are Beating Scrap Prices in 2026 explains why many sellers are achieving stronger returns through auction rather than traditional gold-buying services.

Designer jewellery can be particularly desirable, especially pieces from recognised brands or makers. To learn more about how branded and collectable jewellery performs at auction, read our guide: Designer Gold Jewellery at Auction: Valuation, Resale Demand Explained

Gold coins and sovereigns remain one of the strongest-performing areas of the market. Collectors are often willing to pay substantial premiums for scarce dates, low mintage issues and exceptional condition examples. If you own older gold coins, our article Rare Date Gold Coins: What Collectors Look For explains the features that can make certain coins significantly more valuable than their gold content alone:

Many clients ask whether now is a good time to sell their gold coins. Market conditions, bullion prices and collector demand all play an important role. Our guide Should I Sell My Gold Coins Now? explores the factors influencing today’s market and what sellers should consider before consigning their collection:

One area that often surprises owners is the importance of hallmarks. British hallmarks can provide valuable information about an item’s age, origin and precious metal content, all of which can influence value. If you’re unsure what the marks on your jewellery mean, our article Understanding Gold Hallmarks: UK Hallmark Guide for Sellers provides a useful introduction.

We also regularly encounter unusual and collectable pieces that combine both jewellery and numismatic appeal. Gold coin necklaces, mounted sovereigns and jewellery incorporating historic coins often attract interest from both coin collectors and jewellery buyers. To learn more about this fascinating category, read Gold Coin Necklaces: Buy at Auction

Potteries Auctions has achieved excellent results for gold coins, sovereigns and precious metal items, including significant prices realised for rare gold coins and specialist collections. Whether you own a single sovereign, an inherited coin collection, a box of broken gold jewellery or investment-grade bullion, professional valuation can often reveal opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked.

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Silver

Silver cutlery and flatware are particularly common in family collections, yet many owners are unsure whether they possess genuine sterling silver or silver-plated items. Our article Are Silver Spoons Worth Anything? explains how to identify silver spoons, understand hallmarks and recognise the factors that influence value.

The precious metals market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with both gold and silver benefiting from increased investor interest. As a result, many owners are choosing to have their collections professionally assessed to understand current market values. To learn more about current market conditions, read Why Rising Gold and Silver Prices Make Now the Perfect Time to Auction Your Precious Metals.

We also regularly encounter silver pocket watches, many of which have been passed down through generations. Depending on age, maker, condition and rarity, these fascinating timepieces can attract strong interest from collectors. If you own an old pocket watch and would like to learn more about its history and potential value, our Pocket Watch History, Value & Identification Guide 2026 provides a useful introduction.

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Coins & Sovereigns

Many people assume that old coins are automatically valuable, but age alone is rarely the determining factor. Factors such as rarity, mintage numbers, condition, precious metal content and collector demand often play a much larger role in establishing value. Some relatively modern coins can be worth significantly more than much older examples, while certain rare dates and varieties can command substantial premiums at auction. To learn more about what makes a coin valuable, read our guide: Are Old Coins Worth Anything? A Collector’s Guide to Valuable Coins in 2026.

Gold sovereigns remain one of the most popular collecting and investment categories in the UK. While many sovereigns trade close to their gold value, others can attract significant premiums because of their rarity, mint mark or condition. If you own sovereigns or historic gold coinage, our article Rare Date Gold Coins: What Collectors Look For explains the characteristics that collectors actively seek.

Many clients ask whether current market conditions make it a good time to sell their gold coins. Strong precious metal prices and continued collector demand have created favourable conditions for many sellers. Our article Should I Sell My Gold Coins Now? explores the key considerations when deciding whether to consign a collection.

Potteries Auctions has a proven track record of achieving exceptional results for important coins and sovereigns. One standout example was a rare gold coin that achieved £49,000, setting a new house record and demonstrating the remarkable prices that rare and desirable numismatic items can achieve when exposed to the right audience. You can read the full story here: Potteries Auctions Breaks House Record with £49,000 Gold Coin.

Our auctions attract interest from collectors across the UK and internationally, creating strong competition for desirable coins, sovereigns and specialist collections. Whether you own Victorian pennies, proof coin sets, commemorative crowns, gold sovereigns, bullion coins or a complete inherited collection, professional valuation can often uncover opportunities that may otherwise be overlooked.

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Recent Valuation Highlights

Every month we uncover fascinating items with significant value. In recent months, here are a few items we have consigned, which will be auctioned in our next Fine Art sale in July.

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5.55ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring

Recent insurance valuation: £85,000

Auction estimate: £15,000–£25,000

A remarkable diamond ring from a deceased estate demonstrating the importance of professional assessment and realistic market valuation.

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18ct Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer

Complete with original paperwork, warranty documentation and presentation boxes.

Auction estimate: £4,000–£8,000

Luxury watches continue to attract strong demand from collectors worldwide.

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Royal Mint 22ct Gold Five Pound Coin

Dated 1996 and preserved with original packaging.

Auction estimate: £3,500–£5,000

Gold coins remain one of the most popular collecting categories at auction.

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3.47ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Recent insurance valuation: £22,500

Auction estimate: £3,000–£6,000

An excellent example of how inherited jewellery can often hold significant value.

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Areas We Cover

We welcome clients from:

• Stoke-on-Trent
• Newcastle-under-Lyme
• Stafford
• Crewe
• Nantwich
• Congleton
• Leek
• Uttoxeter
• Derby
• Cheshire
• Staffordshire
• Derbyshire

Appointments take place at Potteries Auctions and are available on the last Thursday of every month.

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