Only a Government Approved Valuer registered under relevant authorities (e.g., Income Tax, Wealth Tax, or Courts) can issue legally valid valuation certificates.
It is required for:

Visa or immigration asset proof

Bank loans or gold loans

Insurance coverage or claims

Tax declarations (wealth tax)

Divorce, inheritance, or legal disputes
Description of each item (type, design)

Weight and purity (e.g., 22K, 18K gold)

Gemstone details (cut, color, clarity, carat)

Market rate on valuation date

Total assessed value

Valuer’s signature, stamp, and registration number
Valuation is based on:

Current market price of gold/silver/diamonds

Metal purity

Weight

Stone quality

Craftsmanship and brand value (if applicable)
Yes, reports issued by a Government Approved Valuer like Dr. S. N. Bansal are accepted by:

Visa officers (for countries like UK, Canada, Australia)

Indian and foreign banks

Insurance companies and courts
Physical jewellery items

Purchase receipts (if available)

ID proof of the owner

Purpose of valuation (visa, insurance, etc.)
For individual or family jewellery, it generally takes a few hours to one day, depending on the number of items and level of detail required.