Business Details
13 Years
experience
Handcrafted Jewelry & Custom Wedding Bands in Portland
Claudio Starzak Jewelry has been crafting original silver and gold jewelry in Portland since 2013. Our philosophy centers on quality craftsmanship, using recycled precious metals and ethically sourced diamonds while encouraging the incorporation of heirloom gems. We specialize in wedding bands and custom pieces designed for significant life events, infusing each creation with personal meaning and universal stories. The founder, a self-taught artist with 28 years of experience, draws inspiration from global cultural influences and natural elements. Our process combines traditional metalsmithing techniques with modern design sensibilities, emphasizing jewelry's role as a vessel for emotional connection.We maintain a physical studio in Portland's Alberta Arts District, offering both ready-made collections and bespoke commissions. Our commitment to sustainability extends to every aspect of production, from material sourcing to hand-fabrication methods. The store serves as both retail space and active workshop, allowing customers to witness the creation process firsthand. We prioritize direct client collaboration for custom projects, ensuring each piece reflects the wearer's unique narrative. With a focus on timeless beauty and meaningful design, our work continues to evolve while honoring traditional artisan values.
Services
Custom Wedding Bands
Artisan Jewelry
Heirloom Restoration
Precious Metal Fabrication
Gemstone Setting
Bespoke Design
Silver Collections
Gold Collections
Pendant Creation
Earring Design
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of artisan jewelry-making experience with global cultural influences
- Our designs incorporate ethically sourced diamonds and recycled precious metals
- We provide personalized custom creation process for meaningful life events
- Our hand-fabrication techniques preserve traditional metalsmithing craftsmanship
- We maintain a transparent studio environment in Portland's Alberta Arts District
Services
Custom Wedding Bands
We create personalized wedding bands that capture your unique love story. Our process involves collaborative design sessions, hand-drawn sketches, and ethical material selection. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, ensuring timeless beauty that lasts generations.
Artisan Jewelry
Our ready-to-wear collection features silver and gold jewelry inspired by nature and ancient cultures. Each piece incorporates symbolic elements like wings, hearts, and sacred geometry. We use traditional metalsmithing techniques to create wearable art with deep personal meaning.
Heirloom Restoration
We specialize in transforming family heirlooms into new meaningful pieces. Our experts work with existing gems and metals to create updated designs that honor tradition while reflecting modern style preferences through careful consultation and craftsmanship.
Precious Metal Fabrication
We work with 14k+ gold and sterling silver to create durable, beautiful jewelry. Our techniques include hand-texturing, stone setting, and intricate metal shaping. We prioritize ethical sourcing while maintaining traditional fabrication methods passed down through generations of artisans.
Gemstone Setting
We incorporate natural diamonds and colored gemstones into our designs using secure, elegant settings. Our expertise includes working with heirloom stones and ethically sourced materials. Each piece highlights the stone's natural beauty while ensuring lasting durability through precise craftsmanship.
People
Claudio Starzak
Founder & Master Jeweler
Self-taught artist with 28 years of experience creating meaningful jewelry. Inspired by global cultural influences and natural elements, he combines traditional techniques with modern design in Portland's Alberta Arts District.
Questions
What metals do you work with for custom pieces?
We work with 14k+ white and yellow gold. We occasionally use sterling silver for custom projects based on design requirements.
Can I use my family's heirloom diamonds?
Yes, we incorporate heirloom diamonds in excellent condition into new custom designs while maintaining their integrity and beauty.
How long does custom jewelry take?
Custom orders typically require 4-6 weeks from deposit, depending on design complexity and current workshop capacity.
Do you offer 3D design services?
We prefer hand-drawn sketches for custom designs, maintaining our traditional artisan approach without digital modeling.
Can I return a custom piece?
Custom pieces cannot be returned as they're created specifically for individual clients' specifications and preferences.
How does the custom process work?
We begin with a consultation to understand your vision, create hand-drawn sketches, provide quotes, then craft your piece after design approval and deposit.
