What do our clients say about us?
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
AppraiseItNow helped us appraise a very unique set of propulsion boats. Service was top notch and provided incredible value for the cost!
After researching several companies, I contacted AppraiseItNow for a personal medical equipment appraisal - they responded to me within a day and were both professional and patient throughout the process!
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
AppraiseItNow helped us appraise a very unique set of propulsion boats. Service was top notch and provided incredible value for the cost!
After researching several companies, I contacted AppraiseItNow for a personal medical equipment appraisal - they responded to me within a day and were both professional and patient throughout the process!
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Fast, Reliable, and Affordable Valuations
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Nationwide Coverage – Appraisals Anywhere in the U.S.
Onsite or Online – Flexible Appraisal Options
Comprehensive Appraisals – Covering All Asset Types
business assets, vehicles, and artwork with accurate, reliable valuations
Diverse Purposes – Appraisals for Any Need
Professional appraisers meticulously examine each piece, considering multiple critical factors such as gemstone quality, metal composition, design intricacy, brand heritage, and overall condition. The process involves precise technical evaluation and expert market knowledge to establish an accurate and defensible valuation.
Jewelry owners seek appraisals for several important reasons. These include securing appropriate insurance coverage, understanding potential resale value, facilitating estate planning, and gaining deeper insight into the piece's historical and artistic significance. Each appraisal serves as an authoritative document that captures the unique story and value of a specific jewelry item.
The examination typically involves comprehensive steps: visual inspection, specialized gemological testing, comparative market research, and detailed documentation. Appraisers use advanced tools and extensive expertise to analyze every aspect of the jewelry, ensuring a thorough and precise assessment that reflects the item's true worth in the current marketplace.
By providing a professional, objective evaluation, a jewelry appraisal offers owners peace of mind and a clear understanding of their treasured possessions' value and significance.
The process typically involves submitting high-resolution photographs that capture multiple angles of the jewelry item. Clients are asked to provide detailed information about the piece, including its metal composition, gemstone characteristics, provenance, and accompanying documentation. These materials help appraisers conduct a thorough initial assessment.
For more complex or nuanced evaluations, live video conferencing platforms offer an interactive alternative. Professional appraisers can examine the jewelry in real-time, asking questions and requesting specific views to ensure a comprehensive analysis. This approach allows for immediate clarification and detailed examination that closely mimics an in-person assessment.
Professional online appraisals adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. This ensures that the evaluation meets professional criteria, making the documentation valuable for insurance, estate planning, or potential resale purposes.
The digital approach to jewelry appraisal represents a modern solution that combines technological convenience with professional expertise, providing accessible and reliable valuation services for a wide range of precious items.
Retail appraisers work closely with jewelry stores, focusing on current market values and resale potential. Their insights are particularly valuable for setting competitive pricing and understanding retail market dynamics.
Insurance appraisers concentrate on determining precise replacement values. They meticulously assess factors like quality, rarity, and current market conditions to ensure comprehensive coverage that protects clients' valuable investments.
Estate appraisers bring specialized knowledge to evaluating jewelry within broader inheritance contexts. Their expertise extends beyond monetary value, incorporating historical significance and provenance when assessing antique or heirloom pieces.
Subject matter experts represent the pinnacle of specialized knowledge, often focusing on specific jewelry types or gemstone categories. Their deep understanding allows for nuanced assessments that consider intricate details of craftsmanship, authenticity, and historical context.
Independent appraisers offer unbiased evaluations free from retail influences. Operating autonomously, they provide objective assessments for personal collections, potential sales, and estate planning purposes.
Gemologists, while not exclusively appraisers, play a critical role in the valuation process. Their technical expertise in identifying and grading gemstones and precious metals provides foundational insights for accurate jewelry assessment.
Selecting the appropriate appraiser requires careful consideration of individual needs, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of valuable jewelry pieces.
Insurance protection represents a fundamental reason for professional jewelry assessment. Accurate appraisals ensure comprehensive coverage, enabling smooth claims processes in cases of loss, theft, or damage. Precise documentation helps guarantee that the full value of your cherished items is recognized and appropriately compensated.
Tax considerations also merit careful attention. Donations of valuable jewelry require official documentation to claim appropriate tax deductions. An professional appraisal provides authoritative verification of an item's worth, supporting accurate reporting and potentially maximizing potential tax benefits while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
Estate planning demands meticulous valuation of personal assets. Jewelry appraisals play a crucial role in fairly distributing inherited pieces, preventing potential family disputes and ensuring transparent, equitable allocation of valuable items among heirs and beneficiaries.
For those considering selling or liquidating jewelry, a professional appraisal becomes an invaluable tool. Detailed documentation provides potential buyers with confidence, facilitating more transparent and potentially more lucrative transactions across various sales platforms, from auction houses to private markets.
Market dynamics continuously influence jewelry values, making periodic reassessment essential. Regular appraisals help owners stay informed about current market trends, enabling more strategic decisions about collecting, preserving, or potentially selling valuable pieces.
A comprehensive jewelry appraisal transcends mere monetary assessment, offering peace of mind and strategic insights that protect both financial interests and personal treasures.
Jewelry appraisals are billed on an hourly basis, ranging between $100 and $250 per hour. These appraisals may be completed online depending on the item; in-person appraisals will sometimes include travel fees, when applicable. For some projects, when necessary, the price can be determined ahead of time, in line with the specifications of the work. Additionally, across all of our appraisals, we offer a best price guarantee, beating any lower quote by 5%. If you have any further questions regarding pricing for artwork appraisals, please do not hesitate to reach out!
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