Established on the principles of honesty and integrity. Gordon Jewelers was founded in 1905 by Meyer M. Gordon. His store was the first general mercantile store in Houston Texas and watches and jewelry were only a small portion of the store inventory.Established on the principles of honesty and integrity. Gordon Jewelers was founded in 1905 by Meyer M. Gordon. His store was the first general mercantile store in Houston Texas and watches and jewelry were only a small portion of the store inventory.