Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Jewelry by Peter Jost in Calgary
Founded in 1981 by award-winning master goldsmith Peter Jost, our studio has dedicated over four decades to crafting bespoke jewelry that combines Old World techniques with modern design. We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind pieces using rare gemstones and precious metals, ensuring each item reflects the unique story and style of its wearer. Our commitment to excellence extends to resizing, refinishing, and restoration services, maintaining the integrity of jewelry for generations. With a career spanning continents and decades, Peter Jost brings unparalleled expertise in handcrafted artistry, having trained in Germany and worked with renowned artists like Ottmar Alt.Our process prioritizes personalized consultations, ensuring clients receive not just jewelry but wearable art that embodies their personal narratives. We serve clients in Calgary, Alberta, and through select galleries in British Columbia, offering both in-person appointments and custom order options.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Ring Resizing
Jewelry Refinishing
Gemstone Setting
Artisan Goldsmithing
Wedding Bands
Estate Jewelry Repair
Bespoke Pendants
Precious Metal Casting
Pearl Jewelry
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in handcrafted jewelry design since 1981.
- Our founder is a certified Master Goldsmith with European training credentials.
- We provide personalized consultations for truly unique custom creations.
- We use only premium quality gemstones and precious metals in all designs.
- We guarantee precision craftsmanship with attention to intricate details.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
We create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces tailored to individual stories and preferences. Using premium gold, platinum, and rare gemstones, our process begins with personalized consultations to translate personal narratives into wearable art. Each creation combines traditional goldsmithing techniques with modern aesthetics, ensuring timeless pieces that reflect the wearer's unique identity and style.
Jewelry Refinishing
Our refinishing services restore jewelry to its original brilliance through professional polishing, stone tightening, and structural repairs. We specialize in preserving vintage pieces while maintaining their historical integrity. This service ensures heirloom jewelry retains its beauty and value through generations, using techniques that match original craftsmanship standards.
Gemstone Setting
We expertly set precious and semi-precious stones in custom designs or existing pieces. Our techniques include prong, bezel, and pave settings that enhance stone security and visual impact. We work with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and unique finds like kunzite and tahitian pearls, ensuring each setting complements the stone's natural beauty while maintaining durability.
Wedding Bands
We craft wedding and engagement rings that symbolize unique love stories through personalized designs. Our collection features classic solitaires to contemporary designs incorporating unconventional materials. Each piece receives meticulous attention to detail, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create enduring symbols of commitment that balance beauty with everyday wearability.
Pearl Jewelry
Our pearl jewelry collection features freshwater, akoya, and tahitian pearls in various shapes and colors. We design necklaces, earrings, and pendants that highlight natural pearl luster through complementary metalwork. From classic strands to avant-garde arrangements, each piece showcases our expertise in pairing pearls with precious metals and accent stones for timeless elegance.
People
Peter Jost
Master Goldsmith & Founder
Award-winning goldsmith with over 50 years of experience, trained in Germany and certified as a Master Goldsmith. Founded Calgary's Goldschmiede Studio in 1981 after working with renowned artists. Recognized with the Canadian Jewellery Buyers Choice award in 1999 for exceptional craftsmanship.
Questions
How do I commission a custom jewelry piece?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a consultation where we discuss your vision, materials, and budget. We'll create design sketches and provide cost estimates before beginning any work.
Do you work with client-owned gemstones?
Yes, we can incorporate existing stones into new designs. Bring your materials to the consultation for evaluation and discussion of design possibilities.
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We provide resizing, stone replacement, prong repair, polishing, and restoration services for both modern and antique pieces while preserving original craftsmanship.
Can I view jewelry in person?
Appointments are available at our Calgary studio. Selected pieces are also displayed at The Artym Gallery in Invermere, BC for viewing and purchase.
What metals do you use in your jewelry?
We work with 14K and 18K yellow, white, and rose gold, platinum, and sterling silver. All materials meet industry standards for purity and durability.
How long does custom jewelry creation take?
Timeline varies by complexity but typically ranges from 4-8 weeks. We provide estimated timelines during the initial consultation based on current workload and design requirements.
