Jewelry Judge Ben Gordon, Graduate Gemologist (GIA)

Consumer Protection Consultant & Appraiser

Knowledge and experience you can trust. Ben in a lab coat smiling and looking through a microscope in a laboratory setting.

Insurance Appraisals & Consultations

Jewelry Judge will determine metal composition and weight, identify and grade all gemstones, take digital photographs, research comparable market prices and create an appraisal document for you to provide to your insurance company. 

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Estate Jewelry Consultations

If you need to get your estate jewelry appraised... you've found the right place!

Estate lawyers and auction houses send us clients who require valuations for probate bankruptcy and sale purposes. We consult directly with heirs and beneficiaries to provide information to assist with equitable distributions of property when life changing events require it. Click Here to see a recent on-line auction of items appraised by the Jewelry Judge.

 

Jewelry Repair Services

Our trusted craftsmen can repair broken clasps, re-tip prongs, tighten or reset loose stones, and re-string pearls. Whether it’s just a cleaning and polishing or a complete redesign, we can help. Call for Repair Services: 713-623-6111

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Six pieces of jewelry, including rings and a brooch, featuring large gemstones such as blue topaz, amethyst, and diamonds, with gold and silver settings.

Resale or Purchase Consultations

The first 15 minutes is FREE!  Consumer educational consultations are available by appointment.  Whether selling or buying, a Jewelry Judge consultation can help you make informed choices or verify you received what was purchased.

We Do Not Buy or Sell Jewelry, we are an independent trusted advisor!

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Watch Consultations

Watches often go overlooked as an item that often has significant value.  The rise in precious metal values increase the value of many watches.  Jewelry Judge values vintage and modern watches for insurance, estate, or resale purposes.  This includes an evaluation of all the components of value, research comparable market prices, and create an appraisal report for you to provide to your insurance company.

    

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Gold and Precious Metals

The Jewelry Judge can test to identify the karat weight of gold as well as platinum and silver. If in doubt about what you own, why not check it out? Identification is the first step in valuing any jewelry or Precious Metal item.  You may be richer than you think!  

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Crown of Light Specialty

The Crown of Light is a trademark for a luxury line of jewelry featuring earth mined diamonds that have a particular patented cut.  COL items are often purchased outside of the US. Mr. Gordon is one of the few appraisers with adequate knowledge and experience to value Crown of Light for replacement insurance purposes.

   

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