Bench-forged metallurgy without industrial shortcuts

Every bezel is formed by hand, one strike at a time, using vintage chasing hammers and polished steel stakes. We maintain an open-door atelier on Solano Avenue where patrons observe raw ingots transformed into structural wearable heirlooms through controlled thermal cycles.

Stones are selected for geological character, inclusions, and enduring durability rather than clinical perfection. By sourcing antique cut diamonds and ethically mined sapphires, we honor the natural history embedded within each raw crystal.

Soft northern California daylight illuminates weathered oak benches, organized sorting trays of raw gemstones, and well-worn jeweler's saws.

Four stages of direct fabrication

Alloy formulation

Hand forging

Stone setting

Surface burnishing

Melting recycled gold and platinum ingots to precise metallurgical ratios at the torch.

Shaping raw metal bars through repeated hammer strikes to align internal crystalline structure.

Custom cutting bezels and hand-pushing metal over antique or ethically sourced stones.

Refining the tactile patina with abrasives and natural friction for a quiet second-skin finish.