AboutLes 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 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.
Expert: Les Keller Date: 7/22/2008 Subject: Gold Chain
Question I'm going to buy a gold chain and was wondering if you could explain a couple of things.
What would be the difference between a
9ct Gold Solid "Look" Curb Chain and a 9ct Gold Solid Curb Chain. What does the "Look" mean ? and how do you tell the thickness of the chain if you are buying online?
Answer Dean
(Karat GOLD KT is different than CARAT CT CT is for diamonds are you sure that is what the ad says???? if it is being sold by an individual and I would be careful, gold in the USA is mostly 10KT and 14KT which is 41.7% pure and 58.3 % pure with the balance being alloys.....
Not sure why they are trying to sell something like "LOOK" doesnt sound KOSHER to me...be careful..how much is the chain and ask them to email you a quality stamp on the chain and then send it to me...
thanks
Les
