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January 2024 by Isabelle B.
I have used Barry Block at the Jewelry Judge several times in the past and will soon be going back. He does not buy or sell jewelry, so his appraisals are fair and accurate. I highly recommend him, especially for large quality pieces.
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November 2023 by Vakhtang Kurkumuli
This is a place to go if you need your jewelry to be checked by a real professional at reasonable cost. Mr. Barry you are the best.Thank you for your time and your help.
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May 2023 by John Bickelhaupt
Integrity, unfortunately a rare commodity in today’s business world, is the cornerstone of appraisals performed by Jewelry Judge proprietor, Barry Block. Mr. Block’s engaging demeanor made me feel more like a Friend, than a client. His Extensive knowledge of diamonds and jewelry is impressive and makes every appointment educational….His Wit rivals Harry Chapin! I strongly recommend anyone seeking Trustworthy appraisals contact Barry Block at Jewelry Judge, Carle Place……..Sincerely, John Bickelhaupt
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February 2023 by Billy Anthony III
Far and beyond professional. Barry is the most knowledgeable person I’ve ever met when it comes to anything related to Diamonds and other precious stones and metals. He does the appraisal right in front of you so you can see everything happening, any question you ask during the appraisal is answered and then some. Will be sending everyone and anyone I know that needs an appraisal over to Barry because I know they will be properly taken care of.Thank you for all the help Barry
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February 2023 by Petr Kanevskiy
I had a wonderful experience getting my fiancés engagement ring appraised with Barry. He took his time to go over every detail, and was extremely honest. I will be going back here for any jewelry needs in the future. A true five star experience!
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January 2023 by Robert Pennisi
I had another fantastic experience at Jewlery Judge. Barry is a gem! His customer service is exceptional. He is honest, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I always recommend my family, friends and colleagues to see him for all of their jewlery appraisal needs.
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November 2022 by Ethel M.
Extraordinary experience! Everyone buying or selling jewelry should speak with Barry Block first. He is extremely knowledgeable about jewelry and gemstones, in addition to being a really nice guy. I learned so much, not only about the pieces I brought in, but about gemstones and jewelry in general. We're lucky to have him here on Long Island, as he's the only certified gemologist/appraiser in NYS. He has a website...check it out! You won't be sorry. Dealing with Barry is not only enjoyable, it's a real learning experience. I highly recommend him!
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May 2022 by Sharyn S
This man is exceptional. I came to him with a high-drama estate collection of over 200 pieces of jewelry. He understood the urgency and the turnaround was within days when I was ready to wait months. He has vast knowledge and was able to identify and describe the finest details. Highly recommend.
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January 2022 by Maristella V.
My recent appraisal with Barry Block was one of the most professional, informative and pleasant business transactions. He appraised a Cartier watch and he was very knowledgeable and thorough. I feel I got a very fair appraisal but more than that, it was a great overall experience because he stayed engaged while sharing interesting stories and his thoughts on the watch he was appraising. The office was also very well protected with plastic sheets separating staff from customers. Very reasonable in price, too.
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December 2021 by Faisal Yamin
Barry would have a 7 start rating if there was such a thing. He accommodated my time sensitive request and it was a pleasure.Thank you so much and stay in touch
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October 2021 by Lenora Coscia
Absolutely amazing experience. The Jewelery Judge is by far the BEST! He is experienced, intelligent and genuine. Explains everything and everything is done in front of you.
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September 2021 by Josh G.
Order in the court! All rise for the honorable Jewelry Judge...well, if you do visit this judicial-sounding fellow, it won't take place in a courthouse, and better yet, no actual judges will be present. Instead, you'll be dealing with Barry Block and his jewelry appraising business. That's just what my fiancée and I did back in late July as we wanted to see what her engagement ring was truly worth. I'll build on that word "worth" for a second because it's important to start off saying that Barry's business is 150% worth visiting, especially if you have some kind of diamond or older jewelry that you need an appraisal just to see what it's...worth? Yup worth! Even though Barry offers many types of jewelry appraisals, you can tell he specializes in rings. Speaking of Barry, if you look and listen, he might remind you of a version of Doc Brown from Back to the Future (only slightly calmer!). It's an odd comparison, but it fits so well. You'll notice it as soon as he welcomes you into his office and you start to talk through his experiences with jewelry. He'll ask some questions about you as well just to set a friendly and thoughtful mood. It may be business with Barry, but you almost don't realize you have to pay him at the end! After starting things off with getting to know each other, a quick cleaning of the ring (all you need is a firm toothbrush and dishwasher soap) came next followed by the meticulous breakdown of each part of a diamond and the ring setting itself. As this went on, Barry informed us as to what he was doing for each step, how he measures the diamond, and the specs for how the diamond compares to others. This thoroughly detailed approach that Barry gave was incredible and really made us feel like we weren't being ripped off. Once the appraisal was over, the icing on the cake was the easy setup to insure the ring. Barry has the paperwork and digitally filled everything out for us. Basically all we had to do was accept the quote when it came in our email. The whole process probably took around an hour though it never felt like our time was being wasted. Better yet, I look forward to returning for any other appraisals I might need in the future. Overall Jewelry Judge is the real deal. Barry is a true gentleman and has such a welcoming demeanor with great knowledge and honesty when it comes to his appraisals. I mean it's quite possible that if you find out you paid way too much for your engagement ring that you might walk out angry, but if the experience goes like it did for us (plus you find out your ring is appraised for a lot more than what you paid!) then there's no way you aren't having a five star experience. Go and find out for yourself so you can be the...judge, heh heh.
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August 2021 by Michael Bruno
Barry was thorough, competent and kind. Took the time to really appraise each piece and we are grateful for it.
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June 2021 by Mrs. G. Smith
Thank you again Mr. Barry. I appreciate all of your time. My husband absolutely loves his ring. I am very grateful for David Yurman referring me to you. I learned so much in such little time. Of course you are a gemologist because you are truly a gem. You were spot on from the jump. A true expert in this field. I will be referring others to you. ?
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April 2021 by Brian Malfettone
I would highly recommend Barry to appraise anyone’s jewelry. The process was easy, and very interesting. Barry was honest, professional, and knowledgeable. He loves what he does and it shows. Excellent experience. Thanks!!
