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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 Digital and Certified appraisals are 100% remote — from $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 USPAP-compliant 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 ($150) is a USPAP appraisal report 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 Digital and Certified 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 USPAP-compliant 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 Digital and Certified. Legal/Estate reports prioritized in 1–2 business days when needed.
Pricing

Three report types — all available remotely in Miami

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

Digital
$35
100% remote, photo-based · Five-pillar grading · Value range output · Digital PDF in 3–5 days · Best for resale and quick reference
Certified
$95
Everything in Digital · Comparable sales analysis · Four certified value outputs · USPAP appraisal report · Formatted for carrier documentation requirements
Legal / Estate
$150
Everything in Certified · USPAP-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 Digital and Certified 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 USPAP appraisal reports 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 ($150) is a USPAP appraisal report formatted for potential use in probate proceedings; admissibility is determined solely by the court. This includes Florida. The report meets USPAP Standard 7 for personal property appraisal and 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.

Book your Miami rug appraisal

Submit photos online and receive a certified report by email in 3–5 business days. Plans start at $35.

Questions? Contact us · See pricing details