A nationally-recognized figure in the jewelry industry, Edward Lewand, has joined Keno Auctions as a consultant to its new Jewelry department, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. market.

Based in New York, Mr. Lewand is responsible for driving the global business strategy of Keno Auctions jewelry division.  Mr. Lewand strives to create and encourage an innovative and forward-thinking team that can capture-growing market opportunities, as well as the shifting focus of jewelry auctions worldwide.

“I am delighted Ed is officially joining Keno Auctions as our jewelry consultant.  We are dedicated to creating an important jewelry department and Ed is the ideal person to lead us in this area.  We plan to offer exquisite and rare antique and estate jewelry, with the quality and selection our clients have come to expect from us,” enthuses Keno Auctions President Leigh Keno.

Mr. Lewand is a recognized authority in the area of jewelry appraisal and consultation, a reputation achieved through an extensive background of both training and actual experience, having attained his Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and has since embarked on a career in the industry spanning more than 30 years.  His credentials include work as an appraiser, educator, consultant, gemstone and estate buyer and expert witness.  He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), a Certified Appraiser with the Appraisers Association of America (AAA), and a licensed insurance broker in New York State.  Mr. Lewand has lectured and taught on jewelry and appraisals at organizations including universities, trade groups, appraisal associations, and insurance companies.  He presently offers an independent appraisal and consultation service for private and trade clients and serves as the Director of the Antique Jewelry and Art Conference (Jewelry Camp).

Keno Auctions Trusts and Estates Department works with law firms, banks, trust and estate professionals, and private clients to provide comprehensive appraisal and auction services.

Keno Auctions next jewelry sale is schedule for spring 2012.