Jewelry Judge Ben Gordon
Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Consumer Protection Consultant & Appraiser
Insurance Appraisals & Consultations
Insurance Appraisals establish the retail replacement value of your jewelry should you suffer damage or loss. 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.
Estate Jewelry Consultations
Estate lawyers and auction houses send us clients who require valuations for probate and bankruptcy purposes. We consult directly with heirs and beneficiaries to provide information to assist with equitable distributions. We help individuals with equitable division 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
Sometimes the most cherished jewelry pieces are the ones that have memories attached to them. Keep your favorite pieces looking their best with inspection, condition checks, cleaning, and jewelry repair. 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 details: 713-961-1432
Fair Market Value Appraisals for Distributions
Fair Market Appraisals establish a basis for equitable distribution of assets, estate tax preparation, dissolution of marriage asset assessment and resale valuations for auction and other secondary markets. Our appraisals comply with IRS requirements and meet the highest professional standards.
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!
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.
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!
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.
