Best Local Investment Jewelry Artists
Charlemagne
1262 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-699-1431
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Owners Charles and Harriet Fogarty have been designing jewelry for over 35 years. Their storefront, located on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, is host to a remarkable collection of fine jewelry including everything from natural stones to glittering diamonds in unique colors. They have their own goldsmith on site and love the challenge of a custom order.
EC Design Studios
Northrup King Building #436
1500 Jackson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Emily Catherine Johnson is the artist behind modern metal pieces designed with silver, 14K pink gold and 18K yellow gold. Her custom wedding and commitment pieces are strikingly simple using a blend of colored metals and gemstones. Pieces are available for purchase at The Grand Hand Gallery, Gallery 360 and Lowell Lundeen.
George Sawyer
Available at various locations.
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The delicate, intricate designs in artist George Sawyer's pieces are almost unbelievable. With inspiration from Japanese culture and include the Koi™ and Wabi Sabi™ collections, layering precious metals to create what looks like a painting. Available through local and national George Sawyer galleries and retailers.
Karin Jacobson
1500 Jackson St. NE
Suite 288
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-875-5788
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A household name in trendy jewelry, Karin creates stunning Scandinavian-inspired wedding and commitment rings using palladium and gemstones. Simple, sculptural and functional run through all of her pieces. Shop her items locally at Gallery 360, Lowell Lundeen Jewelry, Walker Art Center Gift Shop and online as well as studio openings, including sample sales.
Murphy Design
1-800-998-8883
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Artist Patrick Murphy's jewelry is directly connected to his passion for the natural world as well as his training as a gemologist. His pieces are rich in color and artistry and include pendants, rings and earrings. He is in jewelry stores nationwide and can be found locally at Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelry, Joel Sherbourne Jewelers and Lasker Blickle Jewelers.
Sarah Michaela Designs
Casket Arts Building
681 17th Avenue NE
Studio #211
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-968-3199
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Sterling silver artist Sarah brings her Santa Fe metalsmith training to juried fine art fairs, retailers and galleries. Her simple, industrial design features gemstones beautifully on wedding and commitment bands. Monthly studio openings and custom designs are available.
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