Sarah Louise Huggins received her Certified Gemologists designation through the American Gem Society. She also specializes in beaded creations found in the gallery and is fluent in the use of the CAD system for design creation. She enjoys creating images from ideas for clients interested in custom designed jewelry whether brand new or incorporating client owned gemstones.
Eric Janelle has more than ten years of experience in this field. He is a Jewelers of America "Certified Bench Jeweler Technician" and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts. Eric designs and fabricates custom jewelry for clients as well as one-of-a-kind pieces for the gallery. By making superb wax carvings he helps others clarify their ideas, and then transforms them into reality.
Paula Heath graduated from Parson's School of Design in NYC and comes to us after many years in the fashion industry designing day and evening dresses. Her experience makes her extremely capable of helping customers select jewelry to enhance their style or wardrobe. She enjoys introducing our designer collections and the jewelry produced here. Her artistic windows and jewelry display case designs provide enjoyment to passers-by and a beautiful setting for clients.
Gemologist Appraiser
Gail Joy Nelson, an independent Gemologist Appraiser, provides to our clients appraisals of fine jewelry. Appraisals can be done for insurance, estate, and division of property, damage and loss, charitable donation or liquidation purposes. Appraisals are done on a monthly basis in our gallery, by appointment. She is a 1988 Graduate Gemologist of the resident program of the Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, California. Since then, Gail has accumulated over 20 years of independent appraising experience. Gail is an Associate Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) through which her education is ongoing.
Dear Staff of Mark Knipe Gold Smiths,
I want to thank Paula, Sarah, Eric and of course Mark for making the
experience of bringing our custom wedding bands from the idea stage to
reality so enjoyable! Their attention to detail and quality workmanship are flawless. I would recommend Mark's friendly and professional shop to anyone in the market for high quality custom jewelry.
Sincerely,
Bruce and KK
When I needed a very special and personal family piece of jewelry, I knew exactly where to go. My family has been shopping at Mark Knipe Goldsmith's for years and years. I wanted a custom quality piece made with some family stones. The staff (especially Sarah) was excellent through the whole process of evaluating what I had to work with, selecting new stones, and designing a custom platinum setting. I am so pleased with the beautiful ring, I wear it everyday in memory of my mother. Given the quality of the materials and setting, I expect it to last a lifetime. I would recommend Mark Knipe Goldsmith's to anyone interested in exceptional service, superior craftsmanship and beautiful jewelry.
Kathy Miskoe
I bought my fiancés engagement ring at Mark Knipe Goldsmiths. The experience was so simple, I gave Mark the criteria I was looking for and a week later he was helping me choose the right diamond for the ring. We also reviewed setting ideas that Mark came up with based on our first conversation and in no time we had the stone, setting, and ring design wrapped up. The ring is perfect, exactly what I was looking for and the look on my fiancés face was priceless!
Darren Miller
After looking at my engagement ring in my jewelry box for10 years (not wearing it due to discomfort) my husband and I finally decided to have the diamond reset into another
ring. I envisioned a simple, elegant ring which would have an estate look to it. I pictured a vine on my ring ~ representing time. I saw "berries" on the vine ~ our marriage experience. My central stone representing the original commitment. Mark and his staff helped develop my idea. The sketch became a wax (model) and then shortly thereafter my stunning ring. Mark gave us confidence that our vision would become reality.
Molly Rossignol
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