SwankMetalsmithing
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Welcome to SwankMetalsmithing! Home of the iconic COSMOS ring!
Please find us on IG @swankmetalsmithing
See our FAQ section here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SwankMetalsmithing?ref=si_shop#more-section
We are a family owned and operated business based out of downtown Portland, OR. I, Chelsea, work with my dad, Gary Swank, he started his business in 1973! Our store front in Portland is called Gary Swank Jewelers. My Mom also works here part time, her name is Karen. We are focused on creating really interesting and unique pieces of jewelry that are heirloom quality.
We work in sterling silver, 14k yellow, 14k rose gold and 14k Palladium white gold.
You can find me on Instagram @swankmetalsmithing
You can see sneak peeks of our newest stuff as well as process photos.
I also have an Etsy shop for my outside of work hobby which is ceramics, you can find me here - www.etsy.com/shop/Solar44Ceramics
For more information about us check out our profile - https://www.etsy.com/people/SwankMetalsmithing?ref=owner_profile_leftnav
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Mike on Jan 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsShe said yes! Gorgeous ring, and beautifully made. Exactly as described and received excellent help answering questions from the shop owner.
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Randi on Jan 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAlways so excited to receive a piece made by Chelsea! I know without a doubt that when I open the box I’m going to catch my breath from how pretty the piece is! I have many of Chelsea’s catacomb series rings and debated on whether to get purchase another but when she added the diamond eyes and the Ruby heart I just couldn’t resist! It is such a comfortable band that can be worn whether in leggings or a dress. Yay!
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Alex on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely incredible. Thank you so much for your eagerness to make changes to ensure this ring is perfect. Thank you!
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Tucker on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality product and quick processing and shipping times, I'll definitely be buying more jewelry from here
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Michael on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsEverything about my experience with this shop has been truly incredible! I ordered two rings and was promptly informed of when to expect shipping and my items arrived early to my pleasant surprise. She was very fast with communication of every question I had and she happily fulfilled my requests with every part of my order. Could not be happier and would recommend this shop to anyone looking for incredible jewelry! Will certainly purchase more from them!
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Garcia on Jan 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWords will not be sufficient. Pictures will not be sufficient. It is gorgeous in pictures! And BREATHTAKING in person. I have only been wearing it for 24 hrs and I've had many strangers stop me to ask about or get a closer look after gawking at it while out and about. I have not stopped gawking at it myself. I am so thrilled with my choice. I will reccomend Swank to everyone I know!
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Daniel on Jan 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsExcellent work. Highly recommend. Thanks for the included 🍫.
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About SwankMetalsmithing
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Our Store front on Broadway. Downtown Portland Oregon. -
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Our shop and display case. -
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Grayam setting some diamonds. We set our stones under a microscope. -
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Our little CNC mill.
SwankMetalsmithing
I, Chelsea, am a second generation jeweler. I am apprenticing my father and learning the trade of metal work as well as CAD design, casting and stone setting. My father, Gary Swank opened his first jewelry store in 1973, it was called The Silver Hammer he eventually changed the name to Gary Swank Jewelers. Our workshop is located in downtown Portland Oregon.
As a kid I would come in on take your kid to work days and on holidays and weekends but had not been bit by the metalwork bug yet. Around the age of 25 I started hanging around the shop and became interested in learning the craft and officially started to apprentice my father to learn the jewelry trade. Shortly after I started here my younger brother, Grayam, decided to come on board as well, he was here until about 2015. My mom Karen also works here doing metalwork and finishing.
We are a family owned and operated shop and all of the work is done in house, from the design idea to the wax, casting, metalwork and stone setting and polishing and finishing.
Our goal is to make beautiful and unique heirloom quality jewelry.
Shop members
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Chelsea Swank
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I am the lead on our Etsy shop here as well as our website www.swankmetalsmithing.com We do everything in house from design to casting to finishing, stone setting, shipping and product photography.
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Gary Swank
Maker, Designer, Creator
Gary Swank is the owner of Gary Swank Jewelers. He opened his first jewelry shop at the age of 18, in 1973. He fancies himself the head cheese.
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Karen Swank
Worker Bee 🐝
Karen does a lot of our metal work. She comes up with design ideas, helps with shipping and maintaining the shop. She also does ceramics, and has her own Etsy shop called WoobieLove. And she's my Saturday morning farmers market buddy!
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
Ring Sizing
Unsure of your ring size? Please select the smallest size when checking out and I will send you a ring sizer in the mail after purchase to confirm your size.
We highly recommend getting a ring sizer from us. Ring sizing starts at $50 and goes up depending on how far they need to go.
Payment Plans
We are not able to offer payment plans at this time.
Processing Times & Order Updates/Progress Pictures/ Emails
Made to order items take 4-6 weeks to make. If you need something sooner please contact me to see if we can accommodate you. Rush orders are non-refundable.
We are unable to provide individual photos or updates on your order as it is being made, we do however have general progress pictures on our IG - @swankmetalsmithing
I cannot predict exact shipping or arrival dates.
What materials do you work in? What is Palladium White Gold?
We work in sterling silver, 14k rose gold, 14k yellow gold 14k Palladium white gold.
About Palladium White gold - Most of the white gold that you see in America has nickel as the alloy. 14k gold is about 56% pure gold, the rest is alloy. The Palladium white gold we use is nickel free. Palladium which comes from the platinum family of metals replaces the nickel in the alloy, making it hypoallergenic. Palladium white gold has a gorgeous gray color and we do not plate any of our metals.
Care instructions
We include a polishing cloth with every order. For at home cleanings I recommend using a soft tooth brush and some warm soapy water. I recommend a mild and natural soap like a Dr. Bronners or a Mrs. Meyers. If your ring has stones you want to be sure to clean behind them as well to help them stay extra sparkly.
If you have a high shine silver ring that you want to stay as shiny as possible store it in an air tight container when not wearing it to avoid oxidization.
Packaging
Every piece is shipped in a tan jewelry box with a Vegan leather top. We also include a polishing cloth with every order.
Shipping & Customs
Domestic orders are shipped via USPS Priority mail, we use the small flat rate boxes that should fit in every mailbox. Signature confirmations are added at my discretion. Priority mail takes approximately 2-3 business days to arrive. Tracking info is sent to the email on file with your Etsy account.
International orders are shipped via USPS Priority mail. Arrival time varies greatly by country.
Items not retrieved from the post office or customs will be subject to a 50% restocking fee.
International Buyers Please Note-
You may be assessed Import Duties/VAT/ Customs fees, those fees are assessed by your Government and will be your responsibility to pay. We do mark the full value of the item on the customs paperwork.
Custom and personalized orders
- We are not able to take on custom work.
- We only produce the items as shown on the site.
- We cannot customize gemstones.
- We cannot set customer gems.
- We do not sell unfinished jewelry or semi mounts.
- We cannot alter our rings to fit with a ring you have from another vendor.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No sorry, our shop is not open to the public.
Please be sure to recycle as much packaging as possible per the LUCID program, thanks!
Are the diamonds you use conflict free? Are your metals recycled? Do you offer Engraving?
All of the diamonds we use and sell are certified conflict free. The metals we used are recycled.
We are not able to offer engraving service at this time.