I first saw Jan’s impeccable work at a local craft fair and wished I could have bought the entire collection. When I finally decided that I was going to ask the love of my life to marry me, I immediately messaged Jan to make a custom engagement ring with a raw diamond and gold that held sentimental value. I do love to support local, but at the time I was living abroad so I had to connect with him on social media. Jan heroically stepped up to the difficult challenge of creating a custom engagement ring as well as dealing with the logistics of coordinating everything needed to make my dream of a one-of-a-kind ring into a reality; he met with members of my family, seamlessly stayed in contact, and kept me on track to give him materials and insights so the ring could be delivered on time. Jan works with love, kindness and empathy to ensure your custom work exceeds expectations.”

Jan guided me toward a design that would complement a ring that my partner already wore and that would develop aspects of his style. What he discovered in the making of the ring demonstrates his jewelry’s refinement and ruggedness, which manifest in his preferences for cleanly integrated and high-quality materials, and strong symmetrical shapes and fine cross-hatching. The resulting work has an elemental, coastal power, and a continental integrity and modern elegance. Getting the final product was a pleasure, especially because working with Jan was as stress-free as can be imagined with a lot on the line. Jan knew what was needed and was informative, reassuring, and timely in his dialogue and correspondence. He also exceeded my expectations for completing the work on time—early, in fact, but without a sign of haste. I couldn’t be happier with the ring, and I will return to Jan if we ever want another.