“My aim is to revive the art of handcrafted jewelry, which has been lost in the generation of mass production. ”
Steven Parks Goldsmith was founded on the very definition of what has now become a lost art. Learning the trade in true form, Steven became a goldsmith apprentice at age thirteen under an Italian master craftsman that worked in the fine jewelry manufacturing shop owned by his Uncle Joe. He quickly learned from the master that to become a fine craftsman you have to start from the bottom. Steven spent his early days on his feet for long hours polishing jewelry, while tediously learning the intricate skills of the trade. After serving a 4 year apprenticeship and a 7 year journeymanship, Steven brought to the Italian master an idea for a very intricate 18kt yellow gold bracelet that he would hand make and its completion would serve as his masters piece certifying his skills. The bracelet was completed to perfection and meticulously inspected by the Italian master who then acknowledged Steven as a master level fine jewelry craftsman.
Steven's been featured in a few articles through the years....
