Christine Bartling, Designer-Goldsmith - Morton Grove/Illinois

Located in the heart of Mannheim/Anderson, Franklin Park, IL, Christine Bartling, Designer-Goldsmith is a jewelry store that offers unique and exquisite pieces designed and crafted by Christine herself. With a background in music, Christine's designs are often described as "lyrical" with an "expressive fluidity" and feeling of movement. She works as a solitary artist, creating each piece from start to finish using traditional goldsmithing processes.

Christine begins by sketching out her designs on paper, carefully selecting the materials she will work with. She enjoys mixing metals of varying hues and finishes, using a single stone as the center of attention or a "suite" of stones in complementary colors and forms. She also incorporates inlay materials such as ebony or Corian Marble for further detail. Once she has finalized her design, Christine sculpts a model in wax, creating and cutting each mounting to match the stone that will be utilized in the piece.

The final model is then taken to a casting house where it is cast in karat gold alloys using the "lost wax" method. The rough casting is then returned to Christine for the remainder of the assembly and finishing. While Christine may repeat some of her designs, many of her works are one-of-a-kind, making each piece truly unique.

Whether you're looking for a statement piece or something more subtle, Christine Bartling, Designer-Goldsmith has something for everyone. Her attention to detail and passion for her craft is evident in every piece she creates. Stop by the store today to see her latest designs and discover the perfect piece of jewelry to add to your collection.