Steven Kretchmer

Specialties

Steven Kretchmer Fine Jewelry combines art, science and a little magic to create collectible, wearable works of art. Sophisticated elegance and flawless craftsmanship, words that describe Steven Kretchmer’s timeless jewelry.

Our collections include our classic, patented Tension-​Set™ designs — the ONLY patented tension-​settings in the world; Polarium™, a revolutionary Platinum alloy that exhibits enchanting behaviors such as levitation; Inner Secrets™ — a personalized custom engraving within every ring; and the Cushion Collection, including the award-​winning, limited edition Star Pendants… just to name a few!

History

Established in 1990.

The Steven Kretchmer story starts with a curious boy and his profound love of metal. Young Steven liked to walk around his neighborhood collecting pieces of metal to meld into playthings and miniature sculptures. These unique creations reflected his limitless imagination.

While Steven didn’t know it at the time, this early captivation with the malleable nature and magnetic power of metal was the beginning of a journey into metallurgy and jewelry design that would earn him 14 patents and leave an enduring legacy in the world of jewelry design.

Today, Steven Kretchmer Fine Jewelry is recognized by both Sotheby’s and Christie’s as one of the top 10 most collectible contemporary jewelry designers.

Meet the Business Owner

Claudia K.

Business Owner

Like her father, famed jewelry «alchemist» Steven Kretchmer, Claudia took a somewhat circuitous path to the helm of the internationally-​celebrated jewelry design firm.

Although the craft was her heritage, Claudia decided to pursue a different science altogether when she enrolled as an undergraduate at U.C. Berkeley to study astrophysics. She would double major in physics and astrophysics, then go on to earn a masters in astrophysics from Johns Hopkins University.

It was in 2006 while Claudia was nearing completion of her Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Johns Hopkins that her parents, Steven and Alma, each passed away unexpectedly within six months of one another.

Determined to carry on their legacy, Claudia took a leave of absence from school to lead Steven Kretchmer, Inc. Today, Claudia continues to build on the beautiful foundation her parents built with uniquely imaginative designs that are imbued with Steven’s passion for precious metals and her own inspired style.