About
Jewellery Specialist, Auctioneer & TV Presenter
Izzie Balmer is a jewellery specialist, auctioneer, and television presenter with a passion for fine jewellery, gemstones, and antiques. Through Izzie Balmer Antiques & Jewellery, she offers expert valuations, consultancy, and educational insight for collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts.
Since joining Wessex Auction Rooms in Wiltshire as head valuer, Izzie has built her reputation on jewellery and fine art expertise, holding two diplomas from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. She is a familiar face on British television, having appeared on BBC's Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip, and Street Auction, bringing her knowledge of gemstones, jewellery, and antiques to a national audience.
- Diplomas, Gemmological Association of Great Britain
- Head Valuer & Auctioneer, Wessex Auction Rooms
- BBC — Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip, Street Auction
Career
Career Timeline
Early Career
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Joined aged 16 with Grade 8 viola, before studying Music and Philosophy at the University of Bristol.
2018
Head Valuer, Wessex Auction Rooms
Joined the Wiltshire saleroom as head valuer, specialising in jewellery and fine art.
2018
BBC One, Street Auction
Featured on the BBC One series in which unwanted treasures are auctioned to raise money for local causes.
2019
BBC, Antiques Road Trip
Joined the ninth series, now a regular expert alongside the show's rotating panel of dealers — including the celebrity edition.
2019
30 Under 30 Rising Star
Named by the Antiques Trade Gazette in recognition of her early impact on the trade.
2020
Young Achiever of the Year, nominee
Nominated by the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA).
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