MEET OUR GEMOLOGIST
Paul Hargrave - Gemologist, Jewelry Appraiser & Owner of Robson's Jewelers
Paul Douglas R. Hargrave is a professional gemologist, jewelry appraiser and fourth-generation owner of Robson's Jewelers in Baytown, Texas. Robson's Jewelers has served the Baytown community since 1926.
Paul's professional education and industry training include diamonds, colored gemstones, jewelry appraisal, diamond grading, synthetic diamond detection, jewelry manufacturing, laser technology, jewelry sales and management. He works directly with customers on engagement rings, diamonds, custom jewelry design, jewelry appraisals and other important jewelry decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Diamond grading and evaluation
Colored gemstone identification and evaluation
Jewelry insurance appraisals
Retail replacement valuation
Natural diamonds
Laboratory-grown diamonds
Synthetic diamond and moissanite detection
Engagement rings
Bridal jewelry
Custom jewelry design
Jewelry manufacturing
Jewelry repair evaluation
Estate jewelry evaluation
Jewelry market analysis
Professional Affiliations
Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
Accredited Gemologists Association
Texas Jewelers Association
Independent Jewelers Organization
Jewelers of America
Diamond Council of America
What This Means for Our Customers
When customers visit Robson’s Jewelers for an engagement ring, custom jewelry project, gemstone evaluation, or professional jewelry appraisal, they have access to someone with extensive formal education and hands-on experience in gemology and jewelry.
aul’s training includes diamond grading, colored gemstones, synthetic diamond detection, pearl grading, microscopy, jewelry manufacturing, and insurance appraisal. This technical background helps Robson provide customers with clear, understandable information when making decisions involving valuable jewelry.
For appraisal work, Paul combines gemological examination with current market research and replacement-cost analysis to develop well-supported insurance replacement values.
Professional Jewelry Appraisal Experience
Professional Jewelry Appraisal Experience Paul Hargrave provides professional jewelry appraisal services for insurance replacement and other appropriate valuation purposes. Each appraisal combines gemological examination, jewelry identification, manufacturing analysis, condition assessment and current market comparison.
Diamonds, gemstones and mountings are examined using accepted gemological methods and professional equipment. When independent laboratory grading reports are available, those reports may also be incorporated into the appraisal analysis. The objective is to provide an accurate, well-supported and defensible description and valuation of the jewelry being appraised.
Fourth-Generation Robson’s Jewelers
Paul represents the fourth generation of the Robson’s Jewelers family business. Established in Baytown, Texas in 1926, Robson’s has served generations of customers with engagement rings, wedding bands, custom jewelry design, jewelry repair, watch repair, professional appraisals, diamonds and fine jewelry.
Today, Paul continues that tradition while incorporating modern gemological education, CAD jewelry design, 3D technology and current diamond and gemstone knowledge into the customer experience.
