SwankMetalsmithing
Announcement
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
Announcement
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
Items
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Reviews
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Angel on May 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAfter an initial misunderstanding, I managed to find a suitable item to complete my wife’s three ring collection. Engagement (sun), wedding ring(moon), and the stars to represent our first born son. The end result was stunning, and my wife loves it!! You’ve done it again, Chelsea. Thank you!
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courtneylawson18 on May 12, 2022
4 out of 5 starsBought this ring to go with my Selene goddess engagement ring and it sadly wasn’t a fit, but the piece of jewelry itself is beyond beautiful and well made. I love everything swank metal smithing makes! I wear it on my right hand now as I save for a different band for my engagement ring!
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Luke on Feb 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe perfect accent to the perfect ring. I really cannot say enough about these gorgeous rings
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Secrets of the on Jul 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis set is very beautiful. Better than the photos and I am 101% happy with this.
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Secrets of the on Jul 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis ring set exceeded my expectations. It's absolutely beautiful. the pictures really didn't do it justice.The sides of the ring are very detailed. I'm living my gothic engagement ring dream here!
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DustyFrench on Jun 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy fiance loves it! The ring and set is so beautiful in person and compliments her hand perfect. Thank you!
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Mitchell on Jun 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe ring is beautiful. My wife loves both of the rings she has gotten from Swank. The seller was sure to inform me of a slight delay in shipping (it was still received by the expected date). I will be happy to continue doing business with this seller.
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Jade on Jun 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch an amazing piece of craftsmanship!!! Unreal! Love the ring so much and the whole experience. Thank you again! It’s perfect.
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Natural Champagne & White Diamond Cosmos + Diamond Stardust Chevron "
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
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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.
I highly recommend getting a ring sizer from me. Ring sizing starts at $50 and goes up depending on how far they need to go.
Rings with a continuous pattern like the gear rings CANNOT be sized down and will have to remade, my remake fee starts at $100. Most bands with a continuous pattern can only be sized up 1/2-3/4 of a size.
The discounted remake is a one time courtesy for sizing issues only. You will need to contact me within 2 weeks of delivery to have this option and as it is a courtesy it will be at my discretion.
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 - @chelsea_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, 18k rose gold and 18k yellow gold. All of our materials are nickel free.
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.
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.