Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon's Resume

59 Years of Knowledge, Experience, Trust

Education

Gemological Institute of America

  • Graduate Gemologist, 1967
  • Master Graduate Gemologist/Appraiser, 1996

American Gem Society Annual Conclave

  • Attends educational seminars
  • Color vision tested every two years
  • Yearly re-certification

Indiana University

  • Participated in Certified Appraiser of Personal Property Program

New York University

  • Bachelor of Science in Business, 1959
  • Masters of Business Administration, 1961

Experience

The Jewelry Judge

  • 59 years since 1953

Texas Independent Jewelry Appraisers

  • President

Gordon's Jewelry Corporation Houston, TX

  • Vice President of Merchandising for Fine Jewelry Division

Botell Ring Company New York, NY

  • Production Manager and Buyer

Expertise

  • Recognized authority on appraising gems and jewelry
  • Appeared on KTRK (ABC), KHOU (CBS), and KPRC (NBC) News casts as expert for stations
  • Radio as guest speaker on Diamonds and jewelry
  • Expert witness for government services and various law firms
  • Assists law enforcement services in recovering stolen gems and jewelry
  • Appears as guest speaker for gem and jewelry shows, seminars, and workshops

Professional Organizations

  • Texas Jewelers Association
  • Gemological Institute of America Alumni Member
  • National Association of Jewelry Appraisers