A custom ring isn't just jewelry — it's a future heirloom.

Designing a ring with us is about more than the final piece — it's about creating something rare, personal, and lasting. Each custom jewel is crafted here in Anchorage, ensuring every design carries a story worth keeping.

Bespoke

Creating a bespoke piece with 5th Avenue Jewelers is a deeply personal process — part treasure hunt, part design collaboration, and part love story in the making.

Whether we’re building around an antique diamond, reimagining a family stone, or creating something completely from scratch, every custom project begins with a conversation. We’ll talk through your style, lifestyle, inspiration, budget, and the details that matter most to you. From there, we source or select the perfect stone, sketch out the design direction, and guide you through each step — from proportions and setting style to metal choice, CAD renderings, and final finishing.

Our specialty is creating pieces that feel timeless, thoughtful, and beautifully made — never cookie-cutter. The result is jewelry with soul: designed just for you, made to be worn, loved, and passed down.

Engagement
Wedding Band

How it works

  • Fill out our custom inquiry form below
  • We'll reach back out within 1–3 business days

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Step One
YOUR VISION, HEARD.

Every custom piece begins with a conversation. We sit with you — in our Anchorage showroom or by phone — to understand your vision, your story, and the person this piece is being made for. There are no wrong ideas here. We want to hear everything: the inspiration, the feeling you're after, the occasion it marks.

From that conversation, we begin to map the design direction — metal type, stone selection, overall aesthetic — so that the piece we create is unmistakably, completely yours.

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Step Two
YOUR PIECE, DRAWN.

Once we understand your vision, our designers bring it to life in a detailed CAD rendering — a photorealistic 3D model that shows you exactly how your finished piece will look before a single stone is set or a gram of gold is poured.

You'll see it from every angle. You'll suggest changes. We'll refine until every detail is exactly right. No surprises — just the confidence of knowing precisely what you're getting before it's made.

Step Three
YOUR RING, MADE.

With your design approved, our master jewelers get to work. Using the finest materials — certified diamonds, ethically sourced gemstones, 14kt and 18kt gold, and when requested, our signature Alaskan gold quartz and gold nugget — every element is hand-selected, hand-set, and finished to the highest standard.

This is not production jewelry. This is craft. Your piece is made once, made right, and made to last a lifetime.

Step Four
YOUR MOMENT, DELIVERED.

When your piece is complete, we invite you back to the showroom for the reveal. There is nothing quite like seeing a design you imagined become a tangible, beautiful reality — and we have been privileged to witness that moment for over 55 years.

Every custom piece leaves our studio with our quality guarantee and the care instructions to keep it as beautiful as the day it was made.

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DESIGN YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

One thing sets a custom engagement ring from 5th Avenue Jewelers apart from any other jeweler in the world: the option to build it from authentic Alaskan gold. Imagine an engagement ring centered on natural gold quartz — white quartz threaded with veins of pure placer gold — a geological phenomenon found almost nowhere else on earth. Or a band set with genuine Alaskan gold nuggets, pulled from the rivers and streams of this remarkable state. No two are the same. Tell us your vision for the most important ring you will ever wear — and we will build something as rare and extraordinary as the love it represents.

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Custom F.A.Q.

Please review our frequently asked questions before getting in touch. If you can't find the answer, use the form above to submit your question.

What kind of lead time should I expect for my custom project?

Most custom and special order pieces are ready within 4–6 weeks from the time your design is approved. More intricate projects, or pieces built around a stone we're sourcing for you, can take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your consultation and keep you updated at every stage.

Can I use Alaskan gold quartz or gold nugget in my custom piece?

Yes — and it's what we're known for. Natural gold quartz and genuine Alaskan gold nuggets can be set into engagement rings, bands, pendants, and earrings. Because every specimen is unique, we'll walk you through what's currently available and help you choose the piece that best suits your design.

Can I use my own stone or reset a family heirloom?

Absolutely. Resetting an heirloom is one of the most meaningful things we do. We'll examine the stone, discuss what's structurally possible, and design a new setting around it. Our GIA-trained gemologists will give you honest guidance on condition and any risks before any work begins.

What is the process like to create a custom ring?

It begins with a conversation about your vision, style, and budget. From there we source or select the stone, then produce a detailed CAD rendering built to your stone's measurements and finger size. You'll review it and we'll revise until every detail is right. Once approved, our master jewelers handcraft the piece in Anchorage.

Why Design With Us

The 5th Avenue Difference

GIA-Trained Expertise

Heather and Roy are both GIA alumni — the highest credential in gemology. When you design with us, you're working with two of the most knowledgeable jewelers in Alaska. Every stone we recommend, every metal we specify, is chosen with that expertise behind it.

CAD/CAM Technology

We use professional CAD/CAM design technology to render your piece in photorealistic 3D before anything is made. You'll see exactly what you're getting — every angle, every detail — and we refine until it's perfect. No surprises. No disappointments.

Exclusive Alaskan Materials

Genuine Alaskan gold quartz and gold nugget can form the foundation of your custom design. If you want a piece that is truly one of a kind — not just in design but in material — there is only one place to come.

55 Years of Trust

Since 1967, Alaskan families have trusted 5th Avenue Jewelers with their most important purchases. Custom engagement rings. Anniversary pieces. Heirlooms for the next generation. We understand the weight of what we're making — and we never take that lightly.

Ready to Begin?

The best custom pieces begin with a single conversation. Book an appointment at our downtown Anchorage showroom and let's start building something extraordinary together.

Can't make it in person? We work with clients across Alaska and beyond — reach out and we'll find a way to make it work.

5th Avenue Jewelers
345 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 258-3635

Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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