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If you like antique, vintage and/or estate jewelry you have come to the right place! Rings, pins, bracelets, earrings, watch chains, pendants and necklaces; we have them here. We work hard to provide you quality jewelry at realistic and reasonable prices. As we like to say: Not your typical jewelry store; Not your typical jewelry!
Gallun Fine Jewelry was founded in 1950 by my mom Dorothy Gallun. When people ask me (Patty) how long I have been in business with my mom I tell them basically from the day I was born. When I was a baby, mom would put me in a basket, put me under one of the jewelry counters and gave me a bottle when I cried...frankly, I can't think of a better way to grow up; warm cozy basket, milk, mom and being surrounded by beautiful jewelry!! After I graduated from Ripon College in Ripon, WI mom sent me to the Gemological Institute of America in California where I earned my Graduate Gemologist diploma. It was hard, I mean studying on the beach with all that sand getting into your books, the cool ocean breezes flipping the pages of those books and not to mention the beautiful scenery (the tan buff bodies of beach boys!)....well somehow I managed! Sadly mom just passed away at 98 years old, but to the end she came to the store with me every day. She was the best mom, business partner, and best friend you could ever ask for. In short we were soul mates! Love you mom…miss you every day, but somehow I know that some where beyond the rainbow you are still with me guiding my steps! Love you!!!
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Soemarie on Apr 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGot this pendant bc was family first Easter with all the new grand babies I had a miscarriage last year so it was nice to have found this special pendant with the birthstone (: seller sent an additional piece pendant that said believe made my Easter Day 💙
Patty responded on Apr 20, 2023
Hi! First and foremost I want to extend my deepest condolences for your loss last year. I cannot imagine how difficult that must have been for you and your family. I hope that this Easter brought you comfort and joy as you celebrated the new grand babies in your life. I am so grateful for you support and thrilled that our bunny pendant was part of a special family moment. Again, thank you for choosing our shop and for allowing us to be part of your story...I appreciate you!! All my best ~Patty~
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Pezzella on Apr 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsItem was exactly as described, arrived quickly. Thank yoU!
Patty responded on Apr 23, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! You have no idea how much we appreciate you taking time out of a busy day to leave the review! Thank you for your patronage AND thank you for supporting small business ❤️ Patty
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Judy on Apr 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty brooch. Good price, quick shipping and well packed. A+ transaction!
Patty responded on Apr 4, 2023
Thank you Judy for your wonderful review! I am thrilled that you like the pin....and very happy that it has a good home. Again, thank you and thank you for supporting small business!
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C on Mar 27, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful, antique ring in excellent condition. Great presentation and service. Thank you.
Patty responded on Mar 28, 2023
In our busy world I totally appreciate you taking time out of your day to write such a wonderful review. Again, thank you and Thank You for supporting small business!
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Paula on Mar 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWonderful customer service and the piece is beautiful. Thank you.
Patty responded on Mar 23, 2023
Thank YOU Paula! I am so pleased that you loved the lavalier! I am happy that it has found a loving home! Thank you too for taking the time out of your day to write such a nice review AND thank you for supporting small business!
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Cathy on Mar 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful item. Great shipping. Thank you so much!
Patty responded on Mar 16, 2023
Cathy, thank you for your wonderful review! I'm happy that you are pleased with your purchase and that you are giving it a loving home! Again, thank you AND thank you for supporting small business!! ~Patty~
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Valkyrie on Mar 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPerfect! Much better than expected!!! Thank you!! VVN
Patty responded on Mar 16, 2023
Valkyrie, thank you so much for your great review! I am thrilled that you love the bracelet and that the bracelet has found a loving home!! I appreciate you taking time out of your day to post your experience with us! Again, thank you AND thank you for supporting small business! ~Patty~
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Dawn Strongin on Feb 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis item is even NICER than my high expectations! Beautiful piece. Thank you!
Patty responded on Mar 11, 2023
Dawn, thank you so much for your wonderful review! In our busy, busy world it makes me proud that you thought enough of us to take time to write a glowing review! I can't thank you enough! AND thank you for supporting small business!!
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Sara on Feb 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery chic packages. I am very pleased with what I received. Hope to get more!
Patty responded on Feb 17, 2023
Thank you so much Sara! I am so happy that you were pleased with the bag of goodies! I hope that you are able to create something fabulous with all the pieces! Again, thank you and thank you for supporting small business!! Patty
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eu6lbenx on Feb 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful Black Opal in an abstract moderne setting. Love the pendant! Thankyou Patty
Patty responded on Feb 10, 2023
Hi Gerard! You have paid me the best compliment of all! Because you are a repeat, repeat, repeat customer, it shows that you are not only happy with our products but our customer service as well. That is truly the highest praise! I cannot thank you enough for your trust and confidence in us!! So, thank you again, and again, and again AND thank you sooooooo much for supporting small business!! You are the best! All my best to you!! Patty
About GallunFineJewelry
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Mom and I at a jewelry show, being silly and taking selfies!
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Mom and I playing hooky from the store...We went to Berres Brothers Coffee for lunch and coffee!
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That's me second from left...meeting Green Bay Packer GREAT--Donald Driver!
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My husband and I at my mom's 95th birthday party!
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Mom and I at the Las Vegas jewelry show. Even at 96 nothing will stop here from attending a jewelry show!
Jewelry for Generations
Shop members
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Patty Gallun Hansen
Owner
CEO Dorothy Gallun Fine Jewelry; Graduate Gemologist(earned in residency); We support many local & regional non-profits. Patty won the highly coveted Community Service Award given by the Cedarburg Foundation for her extensive volunteer work.
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Dorothy Gallun
Founder, CEO From Heaven
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of our founder Dorothy Gallun. Rest in Peace mom...we love you and will do everything in our power to live up to the exacting standards that you set. October 18, 1919--February 1, 2018.
Production partners
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Fine Jewelry Designer
Guangdong, China
Creators of fine diamond jewelry for our "Facets" collection of Jewelry.
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Jewelry Manufacturer
Astoria, NY
As a subsidiary of a Greek company, S. Georgios, Yianni Creations populates this exciting line of jewelry that we are proud to represent.
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Jost
Milwaukee, WI
We contracted with Jost to be our only caster for this design contest-fundraiser
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Goldsmith
Cedarburg, WI
Mark is a master gold smith and has been repairing and creating jewelry for us for more than 10 years.
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Jewelry manufacturer
Snohomish, WA
Produces creative sterling silver pieces of jewelry.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Sizing details
If your item needs to be sized, engraved etc., please add an additional 5 working days to shipping estimates. Antique jewelry requires skilled jewelers that are accustomed to working on fine antique jewelry, therefore we require all sizing and alterations be preformed by our jewelers.
Each ring purchased from us includes one complimentary sizing. Please understand some rings cannot be sized, such as eternity bands, enameled rings or rings that would have to be sized so much that the integrity of the mounting would be compromised. It is for that reason we ask prior to purchase, that you ask if the ring can be sized to your specifications.
Treatments
Many gemstones on the market are treated or enhanced in some way. It is estimated that up to 80-90% of gems have had some type of treatment. Gem treatments have occurred for hundreds of years. Heat treatment is one of the most common. Gemstone treatment is considered to be any process conducted by man beyond cutting and polishing a gem which can improve the appearance and durability. Please assume gemstones potentially have been treated unless the listing specifically notes otherwise. We always disclose all information to the best of our knowledge!
Synthetics
Nine times out of ten the fancy shaped stones set into filigree mountings (i.e. sapphires, rubies, emeralds, etc.) are synthetic. Since these stones were a fancy shape (triangle, trapezoid etc) breakage was high when cutting. Therefore they used synthetics. Stones have been being synthesized since the mid-1800's. Synthetics are are NOT glass. Synthetic means a stone has the same physical, chemical and optical properties of the natural. The only difference is it was made by man and not mother nature. If a stone is a simulant then it could be glass or any other stone stying to imitate the genuine stone. They do NOT have the same physical, chemical or optical properties.
Pearls
Unless specifically stated all pearls are considered cultured. In order to determine if a pearl is natural or cultured it would need to be sent to a laboratory. Microradiography is the only non-destructive way of separating natural from cultured pearl. Microradiography will "see through" the pearl and determine the internal structure of the pearl; thereby defining natural from cultured.
Caring For Jewelry
While antique and vintage jewelry has withstood the test of time, we ask that you treat it with respect. We recommend you remove jewelry before washing your hands, house cleaning and rigorous activity(working out, gardening, swimming(chlorine can have damaging effects), some arts and crafts projects and some careers can have damaging effects on jewelry as well(nurses, doctors). Some chemicals can have adverse effects on the metal or stones in jewelry. Opals, pearls, coral, emeralds and kunzite are a few of the stones that require extra care. If you have any questions about the care of jewelry PLEASE contact us.
Calculating Gemstone Weights
Unless stated in the description "electronic scale weight" the weight of the stone is determined in the mounting using a millimeter gauge and applying the accepted formulas for weight determination by the Gemological Institute of America. Since measurements are approximate there is an acceptable range of + or - error.
Gemological Institute of America
I am a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). I earned my Graduate Gemologist degree in residency and not by home study or online courses. While I am a graduate of GIA I am NOT GIA or a representative of GIA.
One Last Thing
Every once in a while I am asked the question, "Are the stones original to the mounting?" Please know that no-one can know that for certain unless they were with the piece of jewelry since its creation OR if the item had stones missing when it was purchased and the seller knows they replaced the stone(s).