Custom Jewelry near Altoona, PA

Serving Altoona and Blair County

Altoona sits about forty-five minutes southwest of State College, and it is a regular trip for clients who want a designer rather than a chain jewelry counter. Blair County has no shortage of places to buy a ring; it has very few places where the person selling it also made it.

For clients who would rather not make the drive twice, Sharon runs most of the design process remotely — photographs, renderings and email — and reserves in-person visits for the moments that genuinely benefit from them, like trying on a wax or a finished piece.

What Sharon makes

Sharon Teaman has designed fine jewelry independently since 1974. She is a master goldsmith and a certified gemologist, holds a master's in metal arts from Penn State, and has shown work at Couture Fashion Week in New York and in juried exhibitions nationwide. Her practice covers custom engagement rings, commissions built around rare colored gemstones, and the resetting of inherited pieces.

Every piece she makes is appraised, photographed and archived in a secure system that clients can access permanently for insurance — a detail most independent makers skip.

Questions from Blair County clients

Does Sharon Teaman serve Altoona, PA?

Yes. Sharon works with Altoona and Blair County clients by appointment. Altoona is about 45 miles from the studio, and appointments at the State College studio are straightforward to arrange. Much of the design process can also be handled by email and photograph if you would rather not make the drive.

Can I get a custom engagement ring made near Altoona?

Yes. Custom engagement rings are a core part of Sharon's practice. She is a master goldsmith and certified gemologist, she sources the center stone herself, and she itemizes the stone and metal cost separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Typical commissions take four to eight weeks.

Can Sharon reset a stone I already own?

Yes, and it is one of the most common requests from Blair County clients. Inherited stones, rings nobody wears, and gold from pieces past saving can all be worked into something new. As a certified gemologist Sharon will assess the material honestly first.