...inspired by ancient spirits
One of Walker Goldsmiths customers from a while back came to see us about a Custom Engagement Ring for his Sweetheart. Nate had bought a bracelet for his sweetheart from Owen Walker a year ago, so this young man was no stranger to us. He had been trying to get […] Read more »
Brandon got a hold of Walker Goldsmiths singing the blues, “I lost my previous wedding ring two weeks ago while swimming in the Pacific Ocean – I still can’t believe it. My ring was engraved with ocean waves- symbolizing the Oregon Coast where I met my wife.” I told him […] Read more »
When Shanon and Matt came to visit family Shanon brought her wedding rings that Matt had given her. Since Walker Goldsmiths is part of her family (!) we enjoyed their visit and got to talking about jewelry, of course. Shanon wanted to recycle her rings into another design. See our […] Read more »
I had been thinking and exploring Art Deco Jewelry designs here at Walker Goldsmiths when Shanon came to visit. She conveniently gave me an opportunity to explore a possibility when she said she wanted to recycle her present wedding ring set. I was excited, even though I had a lot of other work on […] Read more »
I’ve always known that I was an Artist even from my earliest self awareness. Drawing, painting, and making things were always the most personally satisfying adventures. I was encouraged at a very young age by my Grandparents and felt their love in their encouragement. Maybe that’s why I’ve always gravitated […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths particularly love ANYTHING to do with the sea and making sea themed jewelry is a real treat for us. Custom Surfer Wedding Rings fall right in that category! Our son, Owen Garland, met a very fine fellow when he was working years ago in San Diego, CA. Andrew […] Read more »
Quite a few years ago Sandy contacted Walker Goldsmiths wanting a Custom Ring made with her gold and diamonds. She came to us with a little box of diamonds that she’d been collecting for years and a handful of gold that she wanted to Recycle. We love to accommodate […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths received a referral from our friends, Rhonda and Rod at Alaska Rod’s in Haines, AK this past summer about a friend of theirs who wanted a Custom Story Ring. Rhonda gave Marcel our email address and we proceeded to email back and forth figuring out this adventure of […] Read more »
Here at Walker Goldsmiths we use precious metals every day and even though metallurgy is a science we often feel we are dancing with our materials to get the desired results. Gold (Au) and silver (Ag) are the precious metals. Platinum (Pt) is often added to that list […] Read more »
One of the big perks in being Walker Goldsmiths is being able to serve the folks that come to us with their jewelry desires. This Custom Classic Menorah Coat Pin made from Recycled Family Gold was a big treat. Dave wanted it to be a surprise for his sweetheart wife, […] Read more »