Atelier Gigi Testimonials

Jordan S., Oakland, CA

"I was referred to Gigi from a friend, and after meeting with her once, I knew she was the right choice for designing our engagement ring. She is so personable and easy to work with. She understood my poor, man-fluenced description of what I wanted the ring to look like. Gigi was timely but did not rush to get the drawings and ideas out of my head and onto pen, paper, and computer. The ring ended up being perfect. Actually, better than perfect! Gigi's desire to create something unique and beautiful really came through in the engagement ring. She worked with a strict deadline (a surprise proposal trip), and worked well within my budget. I recommend her for anyone looking for custom jewelry, and will most likely work with her again for other pieces to follow. Thank you for everything Gigi!" Jordan S., Oakland, CA

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Katharine H., Marin, CA

“Gigi created a necklace and earrings that incorporated stones from an antique piece. She honored my budget and preferences and created stunning, original designs that were amazingly versatile. I look forward to collaborating with her in the future!” Katharine H., Marin, CA

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Stephanie B., San Francisco, CA

"Every time I look at my beautiful custom-designed wedding band, I realize how lucky I was to meet Gigi. We had an instant rapport, and she had an instant understanding of my style and taste. Even my husband was unable to resist her charm, bringing home a gift or two at her suggestion. Gigi really knows her business, and it's a pleasure to work with her.” Stephanie B., San Francisco, CA

Lochi P., Marin, CA

“Gigi was a great help designing and creating a very special ring. You can rely on her to bring your dreams to reality.” Lochi P., Marin, CA

Shannon A., San Francisco, CA

"Gigi was an incredible atelier to work with. We had a tight turnaround for our wedding. We also wanted something unique for a beautiful sapphire stone we had sourced through another channel. Given those constraints, Gigi pulled through and delivered a drop-dead gorgeous setting that I am extremely happy with. Throughout the process, Gigi was attentive, warm, and very knowledgeable. I felt like I was in good hands the whole way through. Truly a lovely experience from to start to finish." Shannon A., San Francisco, CA

Paula R., Mill Valley, CA

"Gigi has beautifully "repurposed" into contemporary designs several pieces of my mom's jewelry which I wouldn't wear otherwise. A perfect solution as I keep mom close! Gigi is very creative, sensitive to budgets, patient and enthusiastic. A real pleasure to work with. I will definitely use her again and have recommended Gigi to my own friends." Paula R., Mill Valley, CA

David S., Moraga, CA

"I highly recommend Gigi! I initially went to Gigi for assistance in selecting an engagement ring for my fiancé. I had an idea of what I was looking for, but needed help. Gigi was terrific. She is very knowledgeable. Equally important, she is very patient and understanding. There is no sales pitch or pressure. She truly wanted to make sure I understood the options and that the selection of a special engagement ring was the right one. With Gigi's help, I purchased a beautiful ring and my fiancé is thrilled. In fact, my fiancé and I went back to Gigi to select and purchase our wedding bands. Bottom line: If you are interested in beautiful, custom engagement rings and wedding bands, you really should talk to Gigi." David S., Moraga, CA

Marissa T., San Francisco, CA

"Gigi is a true professional and helped me create an engagement ring that was perfect, down to the very last detail. I was a bit nervous about the jewelry-making experience, but she was incredibly patient with me and was able to help me understand the different steps of the process to get comfortable for the road ahead. What really impressed me is how much Gigi truly cares about the client. She will do anything and everything possible to help the client get the piece that they envisioned, and she is very honest and fair about pricing. Lastly, Gigi is very personable and friendly. I was always excited to pop over to see the progress on my piece because she's so much fun to talk to. I really could not have asked for a better person to help create my engagement ring. Thank you so much, Gigi!" Marissa T., San Francisco, CA

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Marianne K., San Francisco, CA

“Gigi is a delightful person to work with. When I approached her that I was interested in taking a loose stone from an existing setting and placing it into something more to my current taste, she asked all the right questions to get a feeling of what I wanted. She directed me to a design of a ring that I wear all the time and get many compliments on. She will definitely be the person I use to design my next project.”

Randi W., Berkeley, CA

“I have known Gigi for several years where she worked at a very high-end jewelry store. She has an excellent knowledge of gems, but more importantly, she has a flare for showing the right pieces of jewelry to the customer. She catches on quickly as to what the customer likes or dislikes and takes it from there. She has sold me numerous pieces of jewelry, all of which I love and wear on a regular basis. She definitely knows her business. Her personality is delightful, friendly, honest and not pushy, in any sense of the word.”

Susan S., Moraga, CA

“My mother left me some beautiful jewelry, but it was dated and didn't really suit my taste. Gigi came up with some lovely designs. She was exciting to work with, very creative, and trustworthy. I am very pleased with the pieces she designed for me!”

Kate T., San Francisco, CA

"I recently visited Gigi to look into restoring and updating some gold jewelry. She was able to take my grandfather's watch chain (which had been made into a necklace but was broken and worn) and remake it into a bracelet - strengthening the links so it will last for many years to come. She is so easy to work with, and understands the emotional aspect of jewelry that you may have been given as a gift but no longer wear. She will go over possible options and her first priority is to make you happy and satisfied!"

Ritsa K., Nicasio, CA

“I love my engagement ring. My fiancé, who I've never known to have an opinion on jewelry, LOVES my engagement ring and even shows photos to his friends. Gigi has a superb eye for style, both what's IN STYLE and what is MY STYLE. I always felt like I was her only client through our easy, relaxed correspondences, even though I know she has plenty. Fantastic customer service is truly second nature to her. I am looking forward to having her design many more pieces for me, and members of my family, including a matching wedding band!”

Michael P., Lafayette, CA

“Gigi guided us through choosing our wedding rings with impeccable taste and exactly the right touch. Also, her design skills and quick turnaround brought us from a vague description of a custom piece featuring a silly but precious doodle to a finished pendant and a very special gift on a tight deadline. We could not have asked for more.”