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Oriental rug appraisal in Miami

For Miami collectors, Latin American buyers, Art Basel attendees, and waterfront estate counsel across Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. Our Certified and Legal/Estate appraisals are 100% remote — from $125; instant valuation available for $35.

Why The RUG Index

Miami’s rug market — and why standardized appraisals matter

Miami’s rug market is shaped by its position as the financial gateway between Latin America and the United States. Many high-value pieces in Miami collections were acquired internationally by clients who maintain residences in multiple countries, and the documentation needed for U.S. insurance scheduling or estate compliance is often spread across several jurisdictions. A current RICA Certified Appraisal is the cleanest way to anchor the U.S.-side documentation.

We work with Miami-area estate attorneys, fine-art insurance brokers (the city has a deep specialty-insurance market thanks to Art Basel and the museum scene), and individual collectors moving pieces through Miami auction houses. Our reports are formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by carriers and probate courts; acceptance is subject to individual requirements.

Insurance valuations for Miami collectors

The most common gap we see is insurance under-coverage. A rug purchased two or three decades ago at fair market is now often worth 3–6× its original price at retail-replacement — the figure your insurer actually needs. A current RUG Index appraisal corrects the schedule before a loss event. Formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by U.S. insurance carriers. Acceptance is subject to individual carrier requirements and policy terms.

Estate & probate appraisals nationwide

For collections inherited or being settled in Florida, our Legal/Estate report ($195) is a RICA Certified Appraisal formatted for potential use in probate proceedings and IRS filings; admissibility and acceptance are determined solely by the court or agency. The signed PDF is delivered remotely.

Common rug types in Miami collections
Persian City Rugs
Tabriz, Isfahan, Qom — common in Coral Gables and Pinecrest collections
Modern Design Rugs
Contemporary Persian and Turkish workshop pieces in waterfront interiors
Indian Workshop
Agra, Jaipur — common in interior-designed homes across Miami-Dade
Caucasian Antiques
Antique Kazak and Shirvan pieces in older Coconut Grove households
Turkish & Hereke
Silk Hereke pieces in collector-grade Brickell condos
How It Works

Four steps from booking to report — from anywhere in Florida

Our Certified and Legal/Estate appraisals are 100% remote. Submit photos and rug details online; we handle the rest.

1
Submit photos online
Upload clear photos of your rug — top surface, back, fringes, and a tape measure for scale. Fill in dimensions and known history.
2
RICA appraiser evaluates
A RICA-certified appraiser applies the five-pillar RUG Index formula to your rug’s origin, material, age, condition, and knot density.
3
Report prepared
Your RICA Certified report is signed and includes four certified value outputs: resale, insurance, retail, and auction estimate.
4
PDF delivered by email
3–5 business days for Certified; 5–7 for Legal/Estate. Rush turnaround available for the Legal/Estate tier, quoted on request.
Pricing

Two report types — all available remotely in Miami

No travel fee, no in-person required. Same prices as anywhere else in the U.S.

Certified
$125
Five-pillar grading · Comparable sales analysis · Four certified value outputs · RICA Certified Appraisal · Formatted for carrier documentation requirements
Legal / Estate
$195
Everything in Certified · formatted for legal use · Formatted for IRS Form 8283 · Wet signature · Admissibility determined by the court
FAQ

Miami rug appraisal questions

Not yet. Our remote Certified and Legal/Estate appraisals serve Miami collectors today — submit photos and receive a signed report by email. An in-person RICA appraiser for South Florida is on the expansion roadmap.
You upload clear photos of your rug — the entire top surface, the back, any damage or repairs, and a tape measure laid across the rug for scale. Submit your rug’s dimensions and any known history (where it was purchased, when, and any documentation). A RICA-certified appraiser reviews the submission, applies the five-pillar formula, and prepares your signed PDF report. Most clients receive their report within 3–5 business days.
Our Certified and Legal/Estate reports are RICA Certified Appraisals formatted with the insurance replacement value and retail replacement cost that underwriters typically request to schedule personal property. Formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by U.S. insurance carriers. Acceptance is subject to individual carrier requirements and policy terms.
Yes. Our Legal/Estate report ($195) is a RICA Certified Appraisal formatted for potential use in probate proceedings; admissibility is determined solely by the court. This includes Florida. The report includes the qualified-appraisal language required by the IRS for Form 8283 charitable-donation deductions over $5,000.
For high-value antique pieces, we offer a video review call as part of the Certified and Legal/Estate tiers — the appraiser walks you through specific angles, knot-back close-ups, and provenance markers. This is included at no additional cost. For collections of 5+ rugs or unusually valuable single pieces, contact us to discuss a tailored on-site arrangement.
Near you

Rug Appraisal Near Me in Miami

If you have been searching for a rug appraisal near you in Miami, you can skip the in-person visit. The RUG Index appraises Miami rugs entirely online — submit photos and measurements, and a RICA-certified appraiser returns a signed report in 3–5 business days. It is the simplest way to get an oriental, antique, or Persian rug appraised in Miami without leaving home. Compare coverage in other metros on our rug appraisers near me directory, or start a certified rug appraisal now.

Book your Miami rug appraisal

Submit photos online and receive a certified report by email in 3–5 business days. Plans start at $125.

Questions? Contact us · See pricing details