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Jewelry appraisals in Colorado for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, and earrings across Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT JEWELRY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, COLORADO COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional jewelry appraisals throughout Colorado for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate settlements. Our credentialed appraisers bring specialized gemological knowledge and current market data to every engagement, evaluating everything from diamond rings and signed designer pieces to antique estate jewelry and loose gemstones. Colorado has no state-level licensing requirements for jewelry appraisers, which makes it especially important to work with appraisers who follow national standards such as USPAP and hold recognized credentials from organizations like the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) or the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
As a specialized category within personal property appraisal, jewelry valuations in Colorado are used by individuals, estate attorneys, CPAs, insurance professionals, and divorce attorneys who require accurate, independent reports for legal and financial purposes. Most appraisals can be completed remotely using high-resolution photographs and documentation submitted through our secure online platform, though onsite inspection can be coordinated for large collections, estate inventories, or items requiring in-person gemological examination. Colorado's jewelry market, particularly in Denver, reflects national trends toward increased volatility in gold and gemstone prices, making periodic appraisal updates every three to five years especially important for insurance and estate planning purposes. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a comprehensive range of jewelry and gemstone items for Colorado clients, including:
Whether you are settling an estate in Denver, dividing assets during a divorce in Colorado Springs, or documenting a charitable donation in Boulder or Fort Collins, our appraisers provide the detailed, defensible reports you need. Each appraisal is tailored to its specific intended use, ensuring the correct value type is applied for IRS compliance, insurance coverage, or legal proceedings.
AppraiseItNow serves individuals, families, and collectors across Colorado who need a credible, independent jewelry valuation, as well as estate attorneys, CPAs, insurance professionals, and divorce attorneys who require USPAP-compliant reports for legal or financial proceedings. From the Front Range communities of Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins to Colorado Springs and Grand Junction, our team is equipped to deliver accurate jewelry appraisals on your schedule.
What Colorado clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Colorado appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
No single factor is: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight together with condition, craftsmanship, and design execution determine where a piece falls, and two superficially similar items can appraise far apart. Our appraisers document gemological grading and workmanship so the value conclusion is traceable.
No. Colorado imposes no state estate or inheritance tax, so jewelry in a Colorado estate matters for federal transfer tax rules and for the probate inventory, which is generally due within three months of the personal representative's appointment and lists fair market values.
Usually not. Many contemporary mass-produced pieces carry resale and liquidation values far below original retail, and immediate liquidation or scrap value, based on material content alone, sits lower still. A useful appraisal states which value type it develops so expectations match the actual market.
From wholesale diamond and colored stone dealer quotes, auction market records, price lists from suppliers, consultations with dealers and other appraisers, and current retail ticket prices observed at sources of supply. Those inputs feed both the cost approach and the sales comparison approach, and a credible Colorado report names the ones it actually relied on rather than gesturing at the market generally.
