Foxfire Custom Jewelers — Local services in Depoe Bay

I’d talked with a few jewelers about a custom ring I wanted to get made. One just told me point blank that he couldn’t carve stones, although he'd be happy to make my ring as a simple gold signet. The others were only too happy to listen and suggest other ideas that they could make for me, but they were more interested in selling me what they could make, not what I actually wanted.

Then I found Foxfire Custom Jewelers. Michael listened to what I wanted. He showed me the gallery of custom rings that he’s made for other clients. He explained the process we’d take from ideas to design to approval to production. He understood exactly what I wanted, and he knew how to make it happen.

One thing that I particularly appreciated about Michael is that he’s not only a jeweler, but also an artist. He brought not just a jeweler's skills and precision, but also an artist's eye and esthetic to the project. Because he really listened and understood what I wanted, he was able to see my vision and take it up a couple of notches. I didn’t just get the ring I’d been picturing in my head — I got a personalized, wearable piece of art that is going to become a family heirloom! I couldn’t be happier with my ring or with the artist/jeweler who made it. I wish I could give more than five stars to show how amazingly happy I am with Foxfire — Michael exceeded my expectations in every way. I give Foxfire Custom Jewelers my highest recommendation.

(BTW, my ring is a 14K gold signet with custom engraving on the sides and a shield-shaped lapis lazuli with our genuine family crest carved into it, genealogically researched back to the mid 1600s in England. Michael cast the gold from a wax model and did the engraving...

I'd had a ring design in my head since I was a little girl - an old fashioned, heirloom style, that I always wanted. When my husband proposed, I knew I wanted that ring for my wedding ring. Noone in my city (Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA) did anything near that custom (the closest thing I found was 'well, we'll buy this ring, and then modify it...). I stumbled across Foxfire's website from a websearch, and instantly realized they were probably one of the few people who could make my dream ring. Now, Foxfire is 1600 MILES from my home. Yet I convinced hubby to let me try. I sent foxfire my sketch via email, they gave me a price (very reasonable!) and then sent me a detailed rendering. When I nervously mentioned that I actually DIDN'T want real diamonds in my wedding ring (my engagement band had them, and I was feeling a bit cost-conscious), they didn't try to upsell me, but did suggest moissanite instead of cubic zirconia, explaining the reason for the suggested change. I agreed, and then we discussed how I would get my sample for review. Normally foxfire does a wax casting, but since I was across an international border, we agreed that for a small fee they would make a silver version of my ring. It was GORGEOUS, and once I tried it on, it not only fit, but confirmed we were good to cast the real thing. A few short weeks later (Foxfire even rushed it for me since I was a bit late getting back to them due to other wedding issues), and it was in my hands - and WOW, it really was exactly like I wanted.

Simply put - Foxfire took my dream, and made it a reality. I will recommend them forever and a heartbeat...

Beautiful store, very warm and inviting. The owner, Michael Babinski, is also their goldsmith, with over 30 years of hands-on experience as a master designer and craftsman. Michael personally designs and creates almost all of their beautiful jewelry. They work in sterling silver, all colors of gold, and even platinum and paladium. Custom design work, either walk-in or by appointment, is one of their specialties, with all of the work done in their on-site workshop. They also offer full service jewelry repair and free professional cleaning and inspection while you wait. All of their jewelry comes with a five year limited warranty at no additional charge and they also offer free ring resizing with purchase. The sales staff are professional yet down-to-earth, and you can really tell that they love and are passionate about their products. You will never feel pressured or intimidated in this store, and you can tell than they believe in what they do by the fact that everyone who works there is proudly wearing personally owned examples of Michael's work (sometimes more than one!). Whether it's creating a personal custom design, re-styling older jewelry, or making a selection from their cases or on-line store, Foxfire Jewelers is the premier destination for fine jewelry on the Central...