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THE GREEN LAKE SHOP
Translating our client’s ideas into beautiful custom jewelry
to celebrate the iconic moments in life since 1996.
Your piece was crafted in the
the Seattle studio
The Seattle shop was our first large scale facility with room for 50+ artists. It includes a state of the art casting and production shop, all visible to the public. The design studio has 14 design stations, private meeting rooms and a full scale coffee and wine bar.
Green Lake Jewelry Works opened its doors on Seattle’s Green Lake Drive in 1996. Since then, its craftspeople have grown to win national recognition for excellence in the art of fine jewelry making with two distinct workshops where each piece is made by hand.
The flagship Seattle studio is home to all metal casting and a majority of 3D printing technologies for Green Lake Jewelry Works. Its workshop is also home to some of the most talented jewelers in the country, where a tradition of dedicated craftsmanship is passed from masters to journeymen and women.
YOUR CUSTOM DESIGN
Custom jewelry at Green Lake always begins with ideas, inspirations, and a sketch, where the many design elements that make for the perfect ring are discovered through ideation.
Oftentimes, a ring will go through many iterations and changes along the way before the final look is achieved.
DESIGNER
A lifelong curiosity sparked Josef’s career choice. As he explains, he has always been interested in jewelry and began researching jewelry classes and apprenticeships after graduating from high school. However, we ultimately have his mom to thank for helping introduce him to the industry and eventually for bringing his talent to Green Lake Jewelry Works. Years ago, in his hometown of Snohomish, Washington, Josef’s mom met a local jeweler and explained her son’s interest and skill in pursuing a career within the industry. Josef apprenticed with that jeweler for four years learning, developing, and perfecting his craft.
Josef approaches each piece with care, dedication, and the ultimate goal of seeing the client’s happy smile when they open up their ring after a cleaning or repair - which he describes as one of his favorite parts of his job. Beyond his jewelry career, Josef coaches high school lacrosse. The team camaraderie he teaches his players translates perfectly to the team atmosphere at Green Lake Jewelry Works. Now with 7+ years in the jewelry industry, a developed skill set, and a determined attitude, we are lucky to have him as part of our team!
CLEANUP & DETAILING
Each ring in a small casting batch shares a common vein of gold or platinum, from where it’s cut and prepared for setting. Rough castings first need to be carefully cleaned and polished before more bench work can be done. Even the inner surfaces are carefully detailed.
100 PERCENT RECYCLED
Green Lake’s use of gold and platinum comes from 100% recycled or certified Fairmined sources. We are one of the nation’s first adopters of recycled casting grain certified by SCS Global Services. Today we return all scrap and unused noble metals for refining in a transparent supply chain.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
All areas of old-world jewelry making are completed in a single workshop. Master gold and platinumsmiths receive rings from casting and set to care for each pieces as a one-of-kind, collaborating with designers to ensure each detail is included.
GEMSTONE SETTING
It required steady hands and confident mastery to set your gemstone for a lifetime of confident wear. Gems can be especially small and terribly rare, so the responsibility for this final stage in crafting a ring falls to our most experienced professionals.
FINAL POLISH
Each custom made item in the Green Lake workshop receives a final polish before it’s carefully inspected and reviewed for standards of excellence. Each project is at last stamped with the Green Lake leaf quality mark before delivery.
YOUR FINISHED PIECE
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(1) Pair custom assembled 950 platinum stud earrings. Each earring features (1) GLJW provided round diamond 4-prong set with screw-back earring post and back. All with high polish finish.