Chris and John are at their "other job" this week! They are pyrotechnicians on the Marquette Fireworks shoot.
We will be open our regular hours on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 but we will not be doing jewelry cleaning, repair work or custom design consultations.
We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 and Thursday, July 5. On July 6, we return to normal operations. Thank you for understanding!
.Lacee's July pick is this engagement ring. "It's a sparkler," she said. "I like how it pairs the classic and strong bezel setting with the sparkle of stones set in the mounting and band. It's the prefect combination!"
You won't find this ring listed on our website as it's from our prototype collection. Prototypes are example that can be ordered in a variety of stone sizes and metal colors. It's a great way to get something customized without having to do a full custom project.
Chris started working at Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers in June 2001, the summer between his fifth and sixth grade year. Growing up, Chris spent countless hours at the store learning jewelry repair and design after school, on weekends and during summer vacation. Following graduation from the Marquette Alternative High School, Chris started working full time as a bench jeweler.
He is our custom jewelry designer and bench jeweler. He makes the Superior Line, our Upper Peninsula necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.
Chris is a licensed pyrotechnic and also works for Great Lakes Fireworks. He volunteers on the Marquette Fourth of July Celebration Committee.
Learn more about Chris in his My Life Instore Profile.
As part of the 2018 Art Stroll, Chris will be doing a Stone Setting Demo at 5:30 p.m. at Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers.
Hello, my name is Madeline Goodman and I recently graduated from Northern Michigan University (NMU) with a degree in metals. I moved to Marquette because of the superior art program at the university and the surrounding beauty of the community. My work is inspired by nature the Upper Peninsula has to offer. I take elements of nature and turn them into wearable art/jewelry! The processes I use are rolling emboss, lost wax casting and resin. I feel these techniques capture and compliment my findings in nature!
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Chris June pick is this blue topaz and yellow gold ring. He said, "When I look at this ring, I see a butterfly. I've always gravitated toward animal inspired jewelry, so this ring stood out to me."
Yellow Gold Ring with Marquise Shaped Blue Topaz Center - $730