...inspired by ancient spirits
Trade Beads …Salish Sea with White Caps, Necklace and Earrings set was a joy to make here at Walker Goldsmiths. Creating this trade bead necklace design had me remembering my childhood chasing around in little speedboats on the Salish Sea. I grew up on the Tulalip Reservation in Port […] Read more »
Angie came to Walker Goldsmiths wanting to repair her Wedding Ring, but most importantly she wanted to surprise her fisherman husband with a remarkable compass design Mariner’s Ring as an Anniversary Gift. We really love these kids so it was exceptional fun to do this. It was all to be […] Read more »
Trade Bead Elegance, ancient authentic Trade Beads collected and strung by Janet Walker. This beautiful composition was wonderful fun to string up. The center Venetian Red faceted bead is the fantastic centerpiece. The interesting story about these ancient Red Venetian Glass beads, other than individually made and hand faceted by little […] Read more »
When Julianna and Doug came to us for Custom Handcarved Wedding Rings Owen was very pleased to be able to make them for their Wedding. Julianna wanted the Sterling Silver Raven and the Sun with the Sun being 14kt Red Gold making it so pretty. The Northwest Coast Native myth […] Read more »
The sweetest couple contacted us at Walker Goldsmiths to create new Wedding Rings for them. As we talked we found out that Chrissy and Mario were really looking for Story Rings to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Chrissy had lost her Wedding Ring and since they were celebrating their 10th Anniversary […] Read more »
Sometimes a beautiful gem becomes available to Walker Goldsmiths so I try to creation some yummy tidbit in case folks are looking for something special. Always attractive and special are one of a kind custom rings. The little sensuous Otter Ring that I created for our Potlatch Ring Collection was a fun […] Read more »
Kingfisher sterling silver hand carved pendant represents one or should I say another of my favorite birds! We have several families of kingfishers living near us and love to watch them fishing. They are like jewels flitting about. I have seen one flying to the nest with 3 little fishes […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths was contacted this spring by a young man with a wonderful Custom Engagement Ring idea. His sweetheart is a lovely Nordic lady and he wanted to surprise her with a Custom Engagement Ring that would “blow her out of the water”! They had a trip to Norway planned […] Read more »
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 »