About

Barry S. Block,
G.G., C.S.M.-N.A.J.A., A.S.A.

Master Gemologist Appraiser®

Accredited Senior Gemologist - A.G.A.
Registered Master Valuer #1051402
Founder and President of the Jewelry Judge Network of Professional Jewelry Appraisers
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55 Cherry Lane, Suite 102
Carle Place, NY 11514
phone: 516-248-8130
fax: 516-248-5477

Hours: By Appointment Only Monday through Saturday, 10 to 5.

Summary of Qualifications

Barry S. Block is a highly respected, award winning member of the jewelry industry who has been actively involved since 1967. As President of The Jewelry Judge, with offices and gemological laboratory in Carle Place, NY, he is currently a full time gems and jewelry appraiser. Barry opened the first U.S. based Jewelry Judge in Long Island, New York in 1988. His appraisal practice has grown to be one of the most successful independent appraisal offices in the United States.

Barry's gemological education has earned him the Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America. His appraisal education has earned him the Certified Senior Appraiser status from the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, and Accredited Senior Appraiser status from the American Society of Appraisers. These, coupled with the required advanced gemological and appraisal training have earned him the title of Master Gemologist Appraiser®. He is the first person to hold this title in the State of New York.

He has been retained on numerous occasions as an expert witness by the Nassau County District Attorney's office, as well as by many other attorneys throughout the Country, to appraise jewelry for the purpose of determining the value for prosecution or defense, determination of value for State and Federal inheritance taxes and equitable distribution in the matter of divorce.

Professional Associations and Affiliations:

Certified Senior Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) since 1992

Accredited Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers; "Master Gemologist Appraiser", 1993

Past President of the Long Island Chapter #72, American Society of Appraisers 1996-1997

President, Long Island Chapter of the Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association 2002-2004

Auxiliary Club Representative and Board Member of Consolidated Jewelers Association 1991

Past Board Member of "The Gift of Life," Rotary District 7250

Past Board Member of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club; Recipient of "Paul Harris Fellow" Award

Member of The New York State Jewelers Association and Jewelers of America

Active Member of The Jewelers Vigilant Committee

Registered Master Valuer #1051402

Member of American Gem Trade Association, The Jewelry Judge.

Accredited Senior Gemologist of The Accredited Gemologists Association

Our Story

Our Vision

Honesty and integrity were the foundations for the first Jewelry Judge appraisal lab opened by Mr. Barry Block in 1989 in Long Island, New York. For more than thirty years Barry has built his businesses on ethical standards, continuously providing his clients with product knowledge, professional guidance, and most importantly, value for their hard earned dollar.

Barry's industry experience began when he was seventeen years old, working under his father's wing. After honing his diamond grading skills and learning every aspect of the business the "old fashioned way," Barry moved on to the retail end of the trade.

Twenty-one years later, he moved from owning his retail store to opening his independent appraisal lab, The Jewelry Judge.

Barry's industry experience and education coupled with his sales expertise is the formula for professional success. His goal has always been to protect the jewelry purchasing public, as well as the honest reputable jeweler. Since opening his doors in 1989, Barry and The Jewelry Judge have earned the respect and admiration of an entire industry, as well as continuous accolades from his loyal clients.

Barry has spent years networking with many industry leaders, groups and associations to develop a fair and honest reputation widely accepted as the "gold" standard in the jewelry industry.

The Jewelry Judge offers an appraisal service in your hometown.

Since opening the first Jewelry Judge office, in 1989, we have remained focused on accommodating both jewelers and their customers. We continously seek methods to improve the accuracy, consistency and professionalism of appraisals.

We are unmatched in our level of customer service. Our customers vary, but share a common need for professional, timely and accurate jewelry appraisals. Our unique concept of "While You Watch" appraising offers clients the opportunity to learn and participate in the appraisal procedure from beginning to end, providing the comfort of knowing that their jewelry never leaves their sight.

The combination of quality and personal service keeps clients returning, as well as referring others. Our customers can feel confident that The Jewelry Judge will offer invaluable services for years to come on all appraisal needs.

The principles, procedures, ethics and integrity that The Jewelry Judge has implemented since its inception set examples and standards for jewelry appraisals far and wide.