Jewelry & Watches Appraisals
Fine jewelry, loose stones, and timepieces for insurance scheduling, estate, and division.
Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity. These assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation, which means NextPhase accepts them anywhere in the United States and internationally.
What drives the number
Insurance scheduling and estate valuation are different assignments on the same piece: one is generally replacement cost, the other fair market value. Using the wrong premise is the single most common defect in jewelry appraisals, and it produces numbers that can differ by half.
Commonly appraised
- Fine and estate jewelry
- Loose diamonds and coloured stones
- Luxury and vintage watches
- Gold, platinum, and precious metal
- Designer and signed pieces
- Inherited collections
What we'll need from you
- Photographs of each piece including hallmarks and maker's marks
- Any grading reports (GIA, AGS) or prior appraisals
- Metal type and approximate weights if known
- Serial numbers and papers for watches
- Purchase records where available
Where a stone's grade materially drives value and no report exists, we will tell you whether independent gemological grading is worth commissioning before the appraisal proceeds.
| Scope | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| 1 item | $195 – $495 |
| 2–10 items | $495 – $1,200 |
| 11–50 items | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| 50+ items / full contents | $2,200 – $3,500+ |
Related personal property assets
Common questions
Can you appraise items outside Arizona?
Yes — anywhere in the world. Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity, and these assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation. Clients across the country and overseas are routine.
Do you have to see the items in person?
Usually not. A well-documented set of photographs, marks, and serial numbers supports a credible conclusion for most personal property. Disputed matters and very high-value single items sometimes warrant inspection, and we will tell you before you commit to anything.
Can you appraise a single item?
Yes. Single-item assignments are common for charitable donation and insurance scheduling. Per-item cost falls sharply as the count rises.
Will the IRS accept the report?
Reports prepared for charitable donation are written to satisfy the qualified appraisal and qualified appraiser requirements under IRS regulations, including everything required for Form 8283. The appraiser declaration is completed and signed as part of the assignment.
Ready for a number you can defend?
Tell us what you have and what it's for. You get a fixed written quote — never an hourly meter, never a sales call.