I love Goldmine! This small shop of three jewelry makers is in the Market downtown. It is a really cool and very tiny shop full of little nooks and crannies.
I've had my fiancee's engagement ring and my wedding ring designed and made there. It is a very involved (if you want it to be) process where you work through a series of drawings and wax models to get to exactly what you want.
Once you are ready to make the piece, they will have a "casting party" for you where you get to invite friends and cast the jewelry yourself! This is true for gold and I think silver. If you do platinum it must be cast elsewhere.
I've worked with Cindy in the shop and am very glad to have done so. She really makes you feel like you are the designer even though she is the one bringing the expertise to the table.
I'd give em 6 stars if I could.
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