Since 1989, Barry Block, Graduate Gemologist(GIA), Master Gemologist Appraiser, has built his reputation as one of the leaders in the appraisal industry. His appraisals and lab reports are recognized worldwide by retailers, private jewelers, wholesalers, the IRS, courts and insurance companies. We offer documentation and comprehensive laboratory services of gems and jewelry for many purposes, including purchase, sale, insurance, estates, divorce, distribution and more, to suit any of your jewelry appraisal needs.
Considering the high cost of gems and jewelry, it just makes sense to have them looked at by a professional. We have saved our clients agonizing regret and thousands of dollars. The Jewelry Judge is the home of the Nations Professional Jewelry Appraisers and Gemologists. Unlike your local Jewelers, here at the Jewelry Judge, we don't buy or sell jewelry.
Our only job is to appraise your jewelry in front of you, "while you watch". We are not jewelry buyers so we remain completely impartial.
Considering the high cost of gems and jewelry, it just makes sense to have them looked at by a professional. We have saved our clients agonizing regret and thousands of dollars. The Jewelry Judge is the home of the Nations Professional Jewelry Appraisers and Gemologists. Unlike your local Jewelers, here at the Jewelry Judge, we don't buy or sell jewelry.
Our only job is to appraise your jewelry in front of you, "while you watch". We are not jewelry buyers so we remain completely impartial.
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Did you know in the case of a loss and insurance claim, an inferior appraisal can leave you with less than your original item of jewelry?
Many appraisers are not qualified or prepare an appraisal that is not up to professional standards which your insurance company could use to deny your claim.
Answer: Jewelry and gemstones of ANY kind (except those purchased for very high prices), are a terrible investment.
Most websites that claim they wholesale quality gemstone at wholesale up to 80% retail price are usually frauds.
Many appraisers are not qualified or prepare an appraisal that is not up to professional standards which your insurance company could use to deny your claim.
Answer: Jewelry and gemstones of ANY kind (except those purchased for very high prices), are a terrible investment.
Most websites that claim they wholesale quality gemstone at wholesale up to 80% retail price are usually frauds.
During these trying times, I hope you are all finding ways to keep busy and enjoy life.
I've rediscovered my home!
During this crisis I've spent time using every room in my home, something I've never done before!
Oh sure, I've been in the rooms, for something I may have stored there, or maybe to water a plant.
But now, I have a T.V. and 1000 piece Beatles puzzle in my living room, two computers and papers all over the dining Room, T.V. and all reading material in the "T.V." room, cooking each night, so the kitchen is always in use.
I've rediscovered my home!
During this crisis I've spent time using every room in my home, something I've never done before!
Oh sure, I've been in the rooms, for something I may have stored there, or maybe to water a plant.
But now, I have a T.V. and 1000 piece Beatles puzzle in my living room, two computers and papers all over the dining Room, T.V. and all reading material in the "T.V." room, cooking each night, so the kitchen is always in use.
We are all collectively going through very tough, unprecedented times.
We miss our normal routines and seeing our family, our friends, our clients & customers.
The Pandemic has closed so many businesses and people are having tough times making ends meet.
I know people are not thinking about having jewelry appraised.
However, I have received calls from clients who have an immediate need to sell their jewelry.
As most know, Here at the Jewelry Judge, we don't buy or sell jewelry.
Here on Long Island, we are lucky to have ISLAND HARVEST, an organization which helps to feed Long Islanders, a charity I am close with.
We miss our normal routines and seeing our family, our friends, our clients & customers.
The Pandemic has closed so many businesses and people are having tough times making ends meet.
I know people are not thinking about having jewelry appraised.
However, I have received calls from clients who have an immediate need to sell their jewelry.
As most know, Here at the Jewelry Judge, we don't buy or sell jewelry.
Here on Long Island, we are lucky to have ISLAND HARVEST, an organization which helps to feed Long Islanders, a charity I am close with.
I've sent 6 clients back to Jewelers, this week alone, because they didn't get what they paid for!
Some had "appraisals" written by the sellers, for way too high a value stating, not just higher prices, but much better grades than they actually purchased.
All of these 6 purchases were made somewhere in the Caribbean, while on a cruise.
Please everyone.
I don't recommend anyone buy Jewelry while on a vacation, particularly in the Caribbean, but, no matter where you buy Jewelry, be sure to get an unconditional money back guarantee.
Some had "appraisals" written by the sellers, for way too high a value stating, not just higher prices, but much better grades than they actually purchased.
All of these 6 purchases were made somewhere in the Caribbean, while on a cruise.
Please everyone.
I don't recommend anyone buy Jewelry while on a vacation, particularly in the Caribbean, but, no matter where you buy Jewelry, be sure to get an unconditional money back guarantee.
After a ton of research online about how best to sell a diamond ring for my mother, I decided that getting an appraisal first was the best way to begin.
We decided to visit Barry Block in Carle Place.
The prior reviews were excellent and going with an independent appraiser made sense so much sense.
While I was hopeful about the appointment, I was guarded about the process.
That is, until we got to meet Barry.
His experience and knowledge was apparent from the onset, and his personality made it that much easier to communicate.
We decided to visit Barry Block in Carle Place.
The prior reviews were excellent and going with an independent appraiser made sense so much sense.
While I was hopeful about the appointment, I was guarded about the process.
That is, until we got to meet Barry.
His experience and knowledge was apparent from the onset, and his personality made it that much easier to communicate.
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