Business Details
41 Years
experience
Custom Gemstone Jewelry & Lapidary Services in Lakewood, CO
Ron Pingenot has been working with gems and precious stones for decades, offering unparalleled expertise in gem cutting and jewelry design. Our global inventory includes thousands of loose stones, finished jewelry, and unique collectibles sourced from around the world. We specialize in custom jewelry creation, lapidary services, and estate purchasing while providing personalized solutions for both retailers and individual customers. Our Lakewood-based lapidary studio combines technical precision with artistic vision to craft one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to client specifications. With extensive experience in stone identification, appraisal, and jewelry restoration, we maintain a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.Our services extend to wholesale and retail sales, custom engraving, and jewelry repair, supported by a vast collection of rare gems and vintage collectibles. We guarantee access to hard-to-find stones through our international dealer network while maintaining transparent pricing and ethical business practices. Our team's technical expertise ensures proper stone evaluation and certification for both modern and estate pieces. We actively acquire new inventory through estate sales and private collections to maintain a dynamic and diverse product offering. Our physical location in Lakewood provides hands-on access to our complete inventory and custom design services.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Lapidary Services
Stone Appraisal
Estate Purchasing
Jewelry Repair
Loose Gem Sales
Mineral Collectibles
Antique Acquisition
Gem Identification
Custom Engraving
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of specialized gem cutting and jewelry design expertise
- Our global dealer network provides access to rare and unique stones
- We guarantee personalized custom jewelry creation with precise craftsmanship
- Our team maintains technical expertise in stone identification and appraisal
- We provide comprehensive estate purchasing and vintage collectibles acquisition
What people say
Unsurpassed gem cutting skills
Amazing custom jewelry creation
Extensive loose stone inventory
Fair estate appraisal process
Unique vintage collectibles available
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Create unique jewelry pieces using precious gems, stones, and fossils. Our designers transform client visions into wearable art through custom ring settings, necklace designs, and specialty commissions. We work with both customer-provided materials and our extensive inventory to produce one-of-a-kind creations that meet exact specifications while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Lapidary Services
Professional stone cutting and shaping services for raw gems and minerals. Our lapidary experts utilize advanced techniques to transform rough stones into polished specimens suitable for jewelry or display. Services include faceting, cabochon cutting, and specialized shaping for both traditional and unconventional gem materials while preserving maximum value and natural beauty.
Estate Purchasing
Comprehensive evaluation and purchase of estate jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. We specialize in acquiring vintage pieces, precious metals, and rare mineral specimens from private collections and estate sales. Our team provides fair market valuations for gold, silver, and historical items while maintaining ethical acquisition practices and proper documentation for all transactions.
Stone Appraisal
Professional identification and valuation services for precious and semi-precious stones. Our experts assess gem quality, origin, and market value using industry-standard grading techniques. We provide detailed documentation for insurance purposes, estate planning, or personal knowledge while maintaining strict confidentiality for all appraisal clients.
Jewelry Repair
Comprehensive repair and restoration services for damaged or worn jewelry. Our technicians handle resizing, clasp replacement, prong repair, and intricate restoration of vintage pieces. We maintain original design integrity while using proper materials and techniques to ensure lasting durability and aesthetic quality for all repaired items.
People
Ron Pingenot
Owner & Master Lapidary
With over 40 years of experience in gem cutting and jewelry design, Ron Pingenot brings unparalleled expertise to custom creations and stone evaluation. His technical mastery of lapidary arts combines with artistic vision to produce exceptional jewelry pieces. Ron maintains active involvement in sourcing inventory and personally oversees all custom design projects.
Questions
What gemstone varieties do you carry?
We maintain a diverse inventory including diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethyst, topaz, tourmaline, and rare specialty stones from global sources.
Can you create custom jewelry from personal designs?
Yes, we transform client sketches or concepts into finished pieces using your preferred materials or our available inventory with precise craftsmanship.
Do you purchase estate jewelry and antiques?
We actively acquire estate jewelry, vintage pieces, and collectibles through private sales and estate liquidations with fair market valuations.
What lapidary services are available?
Our services include custom faceting, cabochon cutting, stone shaping, and specialized treatments for both common and rare mineral specimens.
Are appraisal services available for inherited gems?
Yes, we provide detailed gem identification and valuation services for insurance, estate planning, or personal knowledge purposes.
What jewelry repair options exist?
We offer resizing, clasp replacement, prong repair, and complete restoration services while maintaining original design integrity.
