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Forge and Form

Gold and Silversmith

Gold and silversmith Master Jürgen Schönheit is one of the last metal forgers left in Vancouver, coming from the age-old European tradition of silver and gold smithing. It is an art that requires absolute knowledge of metals, stones and minerals, and the end result is a very high quality piece of jewellery that is thoroughly forged on a steel anvil.

His products are all made with the highest quality Canadian diamonds, gold, silver and platinum, as well as Asian sapphire which comes in every colour of the rainbow. Jürgen says that forging the metal and using these robust stones allows the jewellery he makes to last many lifetimes. He is also known for his unique ‘tension set’ rings, which hold a stone in place without a setting. As a silversmith, he also creates teapots, candelabras, crowns, cutlery, bowls and spoons. Jürgen is well-known on the Island for his unique collection of hand-made gold and silver bowties.







Gold and silversmith Master Jürgen Schönheit is one of the last metal forgers left in Vancouver...