Alex Gulko Custom Jewelry

"We have been long time customers of Mr. Gulko. I can tell you it all started almost a decade ago when we spontaneously stopped for lunch across the street at his small and quaint jewelry store. I feel in love with a particular ruby necklace, but that was the end of it- or so I thought! A few years later my husband surprised me with the most lovely and beautiful engagement ring that was crafted by Alex. I receive compliments on every single piece he has ever made for the both of us. Alex has great attention to detail, he is extremely professional and he is a true artist!"

"After having read MANY positive reviews, I decided to commission Mr. Gulko for an engagement ring piece. I'm glad to report that the reviews were spot on, Alex is an excellent craftsman who made the perfect piece. My fiancée absolutely loves it and I have Mr. Gulko to thank. I would absolutely recommend his work if you're looking for custom jewelry!"

"If you are looking for spectacular jewelry, this is the place. I have now worked with Alex on 2 different pieces and am in the process of developing a 3rd with him. He is such a great jeweler and clearly excels in this field. I couldn't imagine working with anyone else and it will be a sad day when he retires. I visited many jewelers before coming to Alex and I always felt a little uneasy about what they would create. It always felt like they were trying to sell something than create something. I think that is where Alex really sets himself apart in that he wants to feel the same inspiration you do and then works with you to create your vision. Each time I have worked with him, it has been extremely comfortable, and he takes the time to understand what you want. Each time I went through multiple iterations, changing small aspect each time and he was so patient in creating lots of different renderings for me. When it came to picking out diamonds, he had a great selection and always seemed to find a perfect stone at a very affordable price. He clearly has a knack for identifying the right stones that will look far better than they are worth in the setting you are designing with him. Lastly, I really appreciate how up front he is on the pricing and is very clear. It certainly always felt like I was getting a very good deal, and I can say after visiting many other jewelers, I could not get nearly as nice of a piece from anyone else for the price I paid. Overall, it was just an absolutely pleasant experience and I am so happy with the pieces he has made. I cannot speak highly enough of Alex and how beautiful his pieces are. He is certainly someone I would travel across the country to work with but am lucky enough to have him here in Ann Arbor. It will certainly be a sad day when he retires so I will have to get as much in now as I can. Pros: custom, up-front, high quality, affordable Cons: he has his own style so make sure you like his past work, but otherwise, none!"

"It's been about a year since I worked with Alex. I couldn't be happier with my decision to work with him on my fiance's engagement ring. The Project was a little different, I wanted to use just the stone from my mother's engagement ring and design a totally new ring. From the very start Alex understood and was able to translate my vision into a physical thing which was amazing I don't think anyone else could have succeeded in bringing to life what was in my head. absolutely recommend for any of your jewelry needs your later have had no problems with the ring at all."

"I went to Alex for a resizing of my wedding ring, which I hadn't been able to wear for 15 years of my nearly 30-year marriage. It turned out that resizing it was impossible for a variety of factors. So instead, we turned to a custom design. Alex worked with us to create the perfect ring - white gold carved with art deco elements that evoked pieces of our relationship, an awesome (individually selected) purple sapphire, a perfect match to my tiny engagement ring diamond, and some really wonderful custom features. (For example - that flattened bottom, which I would recommend to anyone designing a wedding ring, as it's made it so comfortable when resting my hand on flat surfaces.) These photos are the computerized renderings he provided of the ring prior to making it. It's even more gorgeous in real life. I couldn't recommend Alex or his store more - it was a terrific experience! He's thoughtful, a great listener, and the final work is so impressive."