Business Details
42 Years
experience
Custom Jewelry Design & Repair Services in San Antonio
Alamo City Gold & Silver has been a trusted name in the jewelry industry since 1984, founded by David and Charlotte Putnam in San Antonio, Texas. With over four decades of combined experience, our team specializes in custom jewelry design, expert repair services, and buying and selling gold and silver. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service has earned us a reputation as one of San Antonio's premier jewelry destinations. We pride ourselves on creating one-of-a-kind pieces that honor personal stories, including specialized law enforcement and memorial jewelry.Our experienced jewelers, many of whom have worked with us for decades, employ both traditional techniques and modern technology to deliver exceptional results. We are deeply committed to our community, demonstrated through initiatives like donating over 2,000 memorial pendants to families of fallen first responders. Our dedication to transparency, ethical practices, and customer satisfaction ensures every client receives the highest standard of care and expertise.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Jewelry Repair
Gold Buying/Selling
Badge Jewelry
Memorial Pendants
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined jewelry expertise with a team of master jewelers
- Our custom designs incorporate both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology
- We maintain strict quality control standards for all repair and fabrication work
- Our memorial jewelry program honors first responders with donated tribute pieces
- We provide transparent pricing and educational guidance for all jewelry transactions
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Transform personal stories into unique jewelry pieces using advanced design technology and traditional craftsmanship. Our process includes 3D renderings, wax modeling, and hand-finishing by master jewelers with decades of experience. Specializing in memorial pieces, law enforcement jewelry, and heirloom transformations for clients seeking meaningful, one-of-a-kind creations.
Jewelry Repair
Expert restoration of all jewelry types including ring resizing, chain repair, and stone setting. Our skilled technicians handle delicate repairs while maintaining original integrity. Services include watch battery replacement, prong inspection, and restoration of damaged pieces using professional techniques developed over 40 years of industry experience.
Gold Buying/Selling
Competitive pricing for buying and selling gold and silver items including coins, jewelry, and scrap materials. We offer transparent valuation based on current market rates with immediate payment options. Our process ensures secure transactions for clients looking to convert precious metals into cash or invest in quality materials.
Badge Jewelry
Custom replica badges for law enforcement and firefighters in pendants, rings, and commemorative pieces. Available in sterling silver and gold with customization options. Our collection includes over 3,500 department designs with options for personalized engravings and stone additions to honor service and sacrifice.
Memorial Pendants
Handcrafted tribute pieces honoring fallen first responders through detailed badge replicas. We maintain an extensive library of department designs and offer donation programs for families. Each pendant combines precise craftsmanship with meaningful symbolism to preserve the legacy of service members and their families.
People
David Putnam
Owner & Founder
Retired San Antonio police detective with 20 years service who established Alamo City Gold in 1984. Oversees all jewelry operations while maintaining commitment to law enforcement memorials through donated tribute jewelry.
Charlotte Putnam
Co-Owner
Manages financial operations and Notre Dame jewelry licensing program. Joined the business in 1985, bringing organizational expertise and seasonal decor creativity to support daily operations and business growth.
Steve Stack
Master Jeweler
40-year jewelry veteran specializing in wax carving and custom design. Has worked with the Putnams since 1986, creating intricate models for one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase both traditional and contemporary techniques.
Norma Gomez
Jeweler
Over 40 years experience in jewelry fabrication with expertise in custom piece creation. Joined the team in 1995, bringing specialized skills in wax modeling and finishing to produce high-quality, detailed jewelry.
Byron Rojas
Master Jeweler
Third-generation jeweler with 35 years experience specializing in stone setting and precious metal work. Joined in 2009, contributing advanced craftsmanship in platinum, gold, and silver fabrication for custom designs.
Questions
Do you create custom jewelry from personal gold items?
Yes, we can melt down your existing gold jewelry to create new custom pieces. We charge a $245.95 casting fee that covers the entire process, with adjustments if needed.
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive repair services including ring resizing, chain soldering, stone setting, watch battery replacement, and restoration of damaged pieces using professional techniques developed over 40 years.
Do you buy gold and silver items?
Yes, we purchase gold and silver jewelry, coins, and scrap materials at competitive market rates with immediate payment options available for verified transactions.
Can you replicate law enforcement badges into jewelry?
We create exact replicas of any first responder badge as pendants, rings, or commemorative pieces in sterling silver or gold with customization options available.
Do you offer memorial jewelry for first responders?
Yes, we maintain an extensive library of badge designs for memorial pendants and donate over 2,000 tribute pieces annually to families of fallen first responders.
What customization options are available for jewelry?
We offer engraving, stone additions, enamel coloring, and personalized design consultations to create unique pieces that reflect individual stories and preferences.
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