Custom Jewelry near Bellefonte, PA

Serving Bellefonte and Centre County

Bellefonte’s Victorian architecture and long history give the town a particular sensibility about old things well made, and that tends to show up in the commissions that come from there — inherited pieces to be reset, Victorian-era stones that need a setting worthy of them, and restorations of jewelry that has been in a family for generations.

Sharon is a certified gemologist and will assess an old stone honestly before any work begins, including telling you when a piece is better left alone than modernized.

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 Centre County clients

Does Sharon Teaman serve Bellefonte, PA?

Yes. Sharon serves Bellefonte clients from her State College studio, a short drive away. Bellefonte is about 12 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 Bellefonte?

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 Centre 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.