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Expert Profile: Les Keller

Expertise:  With over 28 years in the jewelry industry we can answer most any questions you may have regarding "fine" jewelry, we cannot answer questions regarding "costume" jewelry or antique value jewelry unless it is diamond or gemstone related. In addition I cannot answer questions regarding Hallmarks or which jeweler made your item of jewelry. Please do not ask these questions as I am a diamond expert and jewelry designer.

Experience in the area
I am a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America since August 1982, and have sold diamonds wholesale, custom mfg. and designed quality high end jewelry. I have appraised jewelry for government agencies and continue to deal with Insurance co. for replacement of lost jewelry.

Education/Credentials
Gemological Institute of America, 28 years experience in the Gem and Diamond Industry.

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What do you like about this subject?  I can offer you assistance with knowledge on diamonds, gemstones and any other custom jewelry item you may be thinking of purchasing. I will give you straight answers regarding actual cost of items and where the fair market values should be.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I would like to educate the end user and give them the necessary tools to make an educated decision.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3880
Knowledge   9.87   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.81   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.97   Best of the best
Politeness   9.91   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
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579
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User Comments
thanks for the quick response there is one company that will sell me finished casting i'm going to take your advise thanks again don
(don on 09/03/08)
Very fast educated response. This is a great service that helps the everyday person. Thanks!
(Gail on 09/01/08)
Thanks again for all your help Les.
(Jim C (Mich) on 08/15/08)
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Recent Answers from Les Keller
2008-09-02  rings don, dont stress out, you need to call a casting house who will sell you cast rings. Do you think you would save money by doing this? have you actually figured out what the savings could be? I know you...
2008-09-02  Chip / Nick on new ring, can it be fixed? NOt sure what "reheating the ring" means????? does he want to add solder to the ring? you cant fix it that way and it wont work.....the only way to fix it, is to complete the job properly by filing the...
2008-08-25  SMOKEY QUARTZ Cheryl the items in questions are not expensive and appear to be synthetic...in addition the "other stones appear to be foiled back synthetic stones as well, the metal does not appear to be Karat Gold...
2008-08-21  Sizing down an engagement ring Maia Just 1/2 size down should not compromise any of the diamonds, make sure you take it to a jeweler who knows what they are doing, and make sure when you pick up the ring that they show you the diamonds...
2008-08-14  Ring allergy Anna he is breaking out from the moisture under the ring and reacts with his skin, this is common. Does the ring have a cavity under it or is it solid??? the ring may be too small for his finger and water...
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