The Westlake Philosophy
Every piece begins as a conversation. Every conversation ends in gold.
How a piece is made
01 — Conversation
We sit. We sketch. We understand why this piece needs to exist — the person, the occasion, the story it carries.
02 — Design & Forge
CAD rendering, wax carve, lost-wax casting, hand-setting. You see progress photos at every stage of the bench.
03 — Delivery
Final inspection, engraving, presentation in a hand-finished walnut box. Delivered in Austin or shipped insured.
Selected works
Craft
Every ring, pendant, and bracelet starts as raw metal and stone. We pour, forge, file, set, and polish by hand in our Austin studio. No 3D printing. No mass casting. The irregularities aren't flaws — they're proof a human made this.
I don't sell jewelry. I listen to a story and hand it back in gold. Sam Tyson · Goldsmith
The studio
A client
"The craftsmanship on these handmade pendants is genuinely next level — nothing mass-produced, nothing rushed."
Keith P. · Dallas, TX
What our clients say
Had two custom pendants made at Westlake Goldsmiths and the experience was top to bottom excellent. One 18kt yellow gold sapphire pendant and one 18kt yellow gold garnet pendant — both handmade in their Austin shop. They walked me through the whole custom jewelry process: stone selection, design, and progress updates as each piece came together. The craftsmanship on these handmade pendants is genuinely next level — nothing mass-produced, nothing rushed. If you're looking for a real goldsmith in Austin for custom fine jewelry or bespoke gemstone pendants, this is the place. Already planning my next commission.
Working with Zach and West Goldsmith was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care made the entire process of designing the engagement ring feel personal and meaningful. They took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and translated that vision into a beautifully crafted piece that exceeded my expectations. The final ring is stunning—elegant, unique, and made with outstanding craftsmanship. You can truly see the passion and expertise in their work. I’m incredibly grateful for their dedication and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind, thoughtfully designed piece of jewelry. Blair and I loved it.
Great experience, I sent in a piece of Marra Mamba tiger eye I had, and these guys turned it into an heirloom piece. Everything handcrafted, the bezel, chain, topped off with a custom design on the back. Happy with how it turned out, appreciated the updates and check ins during the process and the care that went into making this worthy to pass down.
Great place! I got my engagement ring for my fiance made here and it was amazing, quick, beautiful and not over priced. We will be back for our wedding rings soon, thank you!
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