Alistair Thorne is a Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers (FIRV) with over 25 years of experience in the London jewellery trade. He specializes in high-value asset appraisals for insurance and complex probate valuations in compliance with HMRC guidelines. Currently, he consults for major UK insurers and private investors on asset liquidity and capital gains tax implications.
Alistair Thorne holds a prestigious Fellowship with the Institute of Registered Valuers (FIRV) and maintains a longstanding membership with the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). His career began in the rigorous environment of Hatton Garden's diamond bourses before moving into specialized consultancy for high-net-worth individuals and legal firms. Alistair possesses deep technical expertise in navigating the complexities of the UK's Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax laws as they apply to personal chattels and heirloom jewellery. He regularly conducts Post-Loss Assessments for leading insurance syndicates, helping clients distinguish between retail replacement value and open market value. His written work aims to demystify the valuation process for laypeople, offering critical guidance on protecting assets against inflation and market volatility. Alistair advocates for strict adherence to the 'Take in Charge' procedures mandated by the Assay Office standards.