(703) 683-0333  ·  david@goldworksusa.com  ·  1400 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Consultation
Custom Design & Repair

Made for You, by Hand

From a sketch to a wax model to the finished piece — and expert repair when a treasure needs care.
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How a custom piece happens

Three Stages, One Piece

Consult with David for your order of any jewelry, small sculptures, awards, company or association logos, and presidential pins. Carvings and sculptures are available in gold, silver, platinum, and bronze, in wearable-art sizes and up to 18″ free-standing bronzes.

Stage 1 · The idea

The customer either chooses a Gold Works design, brings an existing one for replication, or sends us a sketch of the concept.

Stage 2 · The wax model

A wax model of the design is produced. Customers near Gold Works come to the shop to view the wax model. For distant enthusiasts, we send photos of the wax model by email.

Stage 3 · The piece

Once the wax model is satisfactory, Gold Works begins the actual jewelry work. Many of our customers watch us craft their piece. They walk away with a prized possession and a lifetime of memories.

Custom design page — Orbit pearl earrings
State of the art

Virtual Design, Real Gold

Continually upgrading the technology at Gold Works, David has kept a keen edge on the market by introducing virtual jewelry design to his shop. Pieces can be designed with the help of both Rhino 3D and Gemvision Matrix CAD/CAM software before a single gram of metal is cast.
Carvings and sculptures are available in gold, silver, platinum and bronze — from wearable-art sizes up to 18″ free-standing bronzes. Company logos, association medals and presidential pins are a specialty.
Repair & Restoration

Bring the Sparkle Back

Jewelry repair services are offered at Gold Works with reasonable rates. Repair your old jewelry and restore the love and passion it has absorbed over the years.
  • Tips and prongs
  • Stone setting and gemstone replacement
  • Chain repair
  • Pendant and earring repair
  • Ring sizing
  • Full restoration of old rings, logos and pendants
  • Repairs on most watches and watch battery replacement
  • 10K, 14K, 18K gold, platinum, palladium and sterling silver
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Repair section — diamond rings
Repair — watch battery replacement
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

David has retired from the King Street storefront and now takes commissions online and by appointment. Email david@goldworksusa.com or call (703) 683-0333 to start a conversation about a custom piece or a repair.

Three stages: you bring an idea, a sketch or an existing piece; David produces a wax model (photos are emailed to out-of-town clients); once the wax is approved the piece is cast, set and finished.

Yes. Salvaging and redesigning heirloom pieces is one of David’s specialties — stones and gold from old jewelry can become an entirely new design.

10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, white, pink and green, platinum, palladium, sterling silver and bronze — including two-tone and inlaid designs.

Full jewelry repair: tips and prongs, stone setting, chain, pendant and earring repair, ring sizing and restoration of old rings, logos and pendants, plus most watch repairs and battery replacements.

Wrap a strip of paper snugly around the base of the finger, mark where it meets and measure — then use our Ring Size Chart. When in doubt, David can size you in person.

Yes — company and association logos, medals, presidential pins, family-crest and signet rings, and small sculptures in gold, silver, platinum or bronze.

1400 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, a few blocks from the King Street Metro.

Have an idea? Let's make it in gold.

Custom designs, redesigns of heirloom pieces and expert repairs — by commission, online or by appointment in Old Town Alexandria.
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