About the Jeweler

Before starting Hustedt Mfg, Larry first worked for Max Hoover, Certified Master Watchmaker and Certified Master Clock maker while attending Parkland College. He also studied with Wm O. Smith, Jr., Author, Instructor at Parkland and Master Craftsman and W.K. Theobald, Master Goldsmith and Designer. Larry then went on to serve a formal apprenticeship with Mr. Theobald, instructor at Parkland College and formerly a designer for Jabel and instructor with the School of Art in Pforzheim, Germany. He then assisted Mr. Smith teaching the watch making and micro-precision courses at Parkland College. After working for several retail jewelers in Ohio, Larry returned to Illinois to start Hustedt Mfg, teach the jewelry repair courses at Parkland College and eventually buy Max Hoover's retail jewelry store.

Larry's vast experience is unique in the industry. Working with Max, he learned to work on and restore antique watches as well as the new. Working with Bill Smith, he learned to analyze, repair and manufacture virtually any small mechanism working to tolerances of 1/100th of a millimeter. Working with Mr. Theobald, he developed jewelry techniques gained from thousands of years experience passed down from Master to apprentice.

Kevin Hustedt grew up in the jewelry industry. By the age of 10 Kevin sized rings, soldered chains and refurbished jewelry.He has trained under his father, Master Goldsmith Larry Hustedt, German Master Goldsmith Werner Theobald, Master Goldsmith Blaine Lewis and has also attended classes at The Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology. In order to better service our private label Hustedt watches Kevin also trained and became certified as an Accredited Quartz Watch Technician. Kevin has also been studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). His titles from GIA are: Graduate Pearls, Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, Accredited Jewelry Professional and the most sought after title in the industry: Graduate Gemologist.Kevin has a true passion for jewelry and gemstones and prides himself on taking the time to find the very best piece for the price you are wanting to spend.

If you are looking for a very special piece and want the absolute best value for your money be sure to give Kevin a call.

In addition to all the techniques passed down from Masters, the shop has grown with the times and offers computer imaging and layout in addition to some of the most advanced mold making capabilities in the industry. The well equipped shop makes short turnaround times the "norm".

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