Estate Jewelry Oakland

Estate Jewelry Oakland
We represent fine artists and craftspeople as well as nationally recognized goldsmiths whose
works are distinctive, beautiful and thoughtful of the environment we all live in. We do our best
to use recycled metals that have been processed in an environmentally responsible way and only
sell diamonds that are conflict free. We have a jeweler, gemologist and designer on staff.We
currently have pieces from Chris Ploof, Sethi Couture, Michael Jensen, Big Sur, Sarah Yasuda,
Philip Zahm, David Tishbi, Joanna Lovett, Lika Behar and many others.
Christensen Heller Gallery has been focused on fine jewelry since 1981. We specialize in:
Custom jewelry design and fabrication
Engagement rings
Fine gemstones
Repair and restoration
Vintage and estate jewelry
Appraisals
Come see our collection of Margaret Dorfman sculptures!
Here is her lovely artist statement:
I have always found delight in creating things. I discovered at an early age that I did not need to
go to stores to find materials for my projects; just looking around me turned up acorns, bark and
moss.
To this day, I enjoy searching for unconventional materials in unexpected places - Chinatown for
lotus root and bok choy, small Mexican mercados for chili peppers and papaya, Japanese markets
and Korean groceries for green-necked daikon. Although I now use a produce supplier, I still
visit these venues with an eye out for the unusual.
I cut all the fruits and vegetables by hand with an old-fashioned mandoline slicer, a few exotic
Japanese tools, and a wickedly sharp assortment of knives. My studio follows sustainable
practices: using reclaimed water and recyclable packaging; and no toxic products are used.
Leftovers are composted and unused produce is donated to the local zoo.

For the last 13 years, I have worked full-time creating art using elements from the natural world.
It is never boring and I cannot imagine doing anything else. It feels like there must be some
mysterious alchemy involved as these ordinary fruit and vegetables transform from
commonplace, everyday items into objects of unexpected beauty. But I know it is not magic and
I am not actually creating something new. I am only uncovering what was always there, waiting
to be seen.
Engagement rings have been a focus of ours since the beginning. We work with our clients to
find something that matches their aesthetic, lifestyle and budget. We also work with other
designers and offer estate and antique jewelry.
New: Summer 2014 / June 20, 2014
We have relationships with many local and national artists including Chris Ploof, Sethi Couture,
Michael Jensen, Big Sur, Sarah Yasuda, Philip Zahm, David Tishbi, Joanna Lovett, Lika Behar
and many others. We have a rotating collection of our designers work in the shop and can also
order additional pieces or custom work for you.
For more information please visit
http://www.christensenheller.com