Established in Barnstaple High Street for over thirty years, Mark Parkhouse has become one of Devon's leading Jewellers. A family run business with a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with fine modern and antique jewellery, as well as antiques and collectables. Each customer is provided with the best advice when purchasing, selling, repairing or valuing jewellery. The relaxed and quiet atmosphere of the showroom gives the visitor an opportunity to consider their purchase in the unhurried atmosphere of a bygone age.
Mark Parkhouse has in the past been a regular expert contributor to both BBC Radio Devon and Lantern Radio.
All diamonds have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations resolutions. We hereby state that to the best of our knowledge these diamonds are conflict free, based on verbal and/or written statements provided by the suppliers of our diamonds in rough and polished forms.
We provide a comprehesive insurance valuation service, with all valuations prepared on the premises. Photographic records can be included on request. The normal charge for this service is 1.5% of the total value (i.e. £15 per £1000.00 valued) plus VAT at the current rate. For substantially higher total values we are prepared to quote at a reduced percentage or negotiate a set figure. Our valuations will provide detailed descriptions of your valuables and where appropriate we will estimate weight of stones, carat values, and age. Valuations are supplied in a presentation folder with extra copies for your retention. We also keep a copy of your valuation on file.
We recommend that insurance valuations should be up-dated at least every five years, though your insurers may recommend a more frequent valuation.
Valuations can usually be prepared at no charge for insurance claims for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Gem testing and certification service provided.
Mark Parkhouse is delighted to offer a bespoke manufacturing service to advise on and make up items of jewellery to our customers own designs or requirements.
Should a customer desire to restore or remake a piece of jewellery in their collection using existing stones etc. we would be delighted to undertake this work providing a full quotation for all work.
Most rings in our collection can be adjusted for size free of charge.
Our workshop sited on the premises can undertake the expert repair and restoration of new and antique jewellery. Platinum, gold and silver jewellery whether gem set or not will be safely and securely looked after whilst in our charge and fully insured.
Should a quotation be required for any repair this can be provided either verbally or in writing if the item is being repaired under an insurance claim.
We are also able to undertake the service and repair of quartz automatic or mechanical movement wrist watches including (but not limited to) such names as: