Do you know a great custom jewelry maker in the Bay Area/anywhere?

January 15, 2016 11:45 AM

Do you know jewelry makers who would make a ring to exactly match my wishes?

I'm looking to have a special ring made. I want it to resemble my favorite ring:

http://imgur.com/a/WWbum

But be made of white gold, and with an aquamarine stone.

I really want a replica, not a creative interpretation with the artist's own touch. I suspect this is not most jewelers' preferences, though I could be wrong. Any suggestions?

posted by namesarehard to Grab Bag (9 answers total)

Response by poster: Sorry, here is a link to the imgur: LINK
posted by namesarehard at 11:47 AM on January 15, 2016

I would try Etsy for this -- basically look for someone who does this type of style and has high ratings, and email them with a request.
posted by rainbowbrite at 11:56 AM on January 15, 2016

Response by poster: Thanks rainbowbrite.

Alternately folks, if you know of Etsy artists who work in this style, also appreciate.
posted by namesarehard at 12:12 PM on January 15, 2016

Best answer: My family has been going to Martin Del Bonta on Post Street for decades, for every manner of repair, resetting and duplication.
posted by ereshkigal45 at 12:18 PM on January 15, 2016

Best answer: If you're on the Pensinula, I recommend Ed at Galati Jewelers in San Mateo.
posted by purpleclover at 12:51 PM on January 15, 2016

Best answer: Pave in Berkeley replicated (exactly!) a cheap piece of jewelry that I wanted to have in real silver. A++ would replicate again.
posted by equipoise at 12:58 PM on January 15, 2016 [1 favorite]

Would a trip to Cambria be a possibility for you? The good folks at Alexander Denny have created some great natural motif pieces for us - including our wedding bands. They're talented artists who will work with you to create what you want.
posted by X4ster at 2:00 PM on January 15, 2016

Seconding Pave. We got our wedding jewelry there, and they'll do pretty much whatever you want. They also have a store in Oakland, which is where we went.
posted by wintersweet at 2:52 PM on January 15, 2016

Ask Doug Brett at Modern Life Designs in San Francisco
posted by Multicellular Exothermic at 4:39 PM on January 15, 2016