When custom designing a ring, every millimeter of space is available for personalization! The side view may seem like a small area of your ring, but it’s a wonderful place to hide a personalized design element that’s special to the wearer. Many ‘custom’ jewelers only show the top views of their rings because that’s the […]

July 2022 Wonderful “Designer Sophia was so wonderful to work with!”- Keisha Fantastic for the Indecisive “Designer Ellen and I shared a few months together developing my Art Deco inspired engagement ring. She did an amazing job guiding and developing my thoughts onto paper- I could not be happier with the result. You’re able to […]

With her background in Art History, Sophie brings a wealth of artistic knowledge and storied motifs to each of her custom designs. Beyond her understanding of visual culture and art, Sophie trained at Western Washington University to manage museum collections, records of works, and art preservation.  Sophie’s passion for collaborating with clients and celebrating old-world […]

An ombré of shifting colors is a beautiful way to add dimension and detail to an engagement ring design. Custom engagement rings are a wonderful canvas to explore and play with color because the design can be tailored to your absolute favorite shades. When a gradient is built, your designer will hand-select each gemstone to […]

It has been an honor to be a bright spot for so many couples as they celebrate unexpectedly long engagements and spur-of-the-moment micro-weddings in the past year. We’re excited to share just a few of the most artistic and technically challenging pieces of jewelry we have made in 2021 that have risen to these unprecedented […]

It’s easy to fall in love with vintage engagement rings! Perhaps it is a family ring, passed down over the generations with decades of sentimental value, and you want to carry on the tradition by wearing it yourself. Or you’ve been searching for a very unique design and have found the perfect vintage piece by […]

For 24 years, Green Lake Jewelry Works has been crafting one-of-a-kind ring designs for clients across the country, and around the world. We pride ourselves on our original designs and offering our clients the experience of a true custom jewelry house.  At Green Lake, the epitome of this custom design experience is starting with an […]

If you’ve ever wondered what type of custom jewelry Green Lake makes besides rings, we’ve made it all! From Earrings, to cuff bracelets, gemstone pendants, monogramed jewelry, and diamond posts, the options for custom jewelry design our endless. Here are some of our favorite gift motifs to celebrate life’s special moments: 1. Montana Sapphires Montana […]

Birthstones have a long and storied past that has evolved over many cultures. If you’re a historian at heart, and passionate about gems, birthstones are a treasure trove of records to explore! In Eastern cultures, Navaratna, a Sanskrit word for nine gems, is connected to astrology and mythology and is also tied to Hindu, Jainism, […]

What’s most unique about purchasing a piece of jewelry from Green Lake Jewelry is the ability to customize every element of the design. If you are making an investment in an heirloom piece, why not get a work of jewelry exactly how you like it? At our studio, the design possibilities are endless. If you […]