/ Custom Studio Work

Bespoke rings forged by hand in Berkeley

Collaborate directly with the metalsmith from initial sketch to finished setting. We work with recycled gold and ethically sourced stones across an eight to ten week fabrication window.

Commission Pathways

Tailored ceremonial and heirloom pieces

Companion Bands

Hand-forged wedding bands designed to nest seamlessly with existing engagement architecture or standalone as textured daily wear.

Heirloom Remodeling

Transforming inherited family stones and unloved gold into contemporary, wearable heirlooms bearing authentic bench patina.

Ceremonial Ring Commission

One-on-one design sessions yielding custom engagement rings and wedding bands built specifically to your proportions and story.

The Studio Process

Four transparent milestones

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Initial Consultation

Wax Carving & Sketch

Metal Forging

Stone Seating

Meet at our Solano Avenue bench or connect virtually to discuss stones, metal alloys, and design direction.

We draft precise technical sketches and hand-carve wax models to test proportions before any metal is touched.

Recycled precious metals are melted, milled, and hand-forged into custom alloys including 18k royal yellow and 950 platinum.

Stones are carefully hand-set and the piece receives its final tactile brushed or high-polish patina.

Begin your custom piece at the bench

Book an initial design conversation at our Solano Avenue studio in Berkeley.