Our Story
A Family Rooted in Fairbanks
Alaska Goldworks is a small fine jewelry design studio rooted in Fairbanks and its Gold Rush history. Behind every glittering piece is more than 26 years of bench experience: Craig shapes, solders, and polishes each creation in full view of our visitors, while Angie keeps the studio humming and ensures every customer feels right at home. Together with our daughters, we’re proud to be family owned and operated.
Our jewelry celebrates Alaska’s raw, natural beauty. You’ll find designs featuring genuine, locally mined gold nuggets alongside Alaska-inspired motifs—from reflections of our landscape to wildlife silhouettes. Not every piece contains nuggets, but every design is thoughtfully made or curated to reflect the spirit of the Last Frontier.
We’re honored to call Fairbanks home and to share Alaska’s enduring beauty—one piece of jewelry at a time. Stop by our studio, say hello, and see what’s taking shape on the bench today.
Our Mission & Commitment
Our jewelry is a tribute to the wild heart of Alaska—the untamed wilderness and the intrepid spirit of the gold rush pioneers that built this place we call home. Every piece we make is a reflection of the natural beauty that surrounds us, crafted with unparalleled quality and artistry to ensure that each creation becomes a cherished heirloom for generations to come.
Open-Studio Experience
Watch your jewelry take shape at the bench and chat with the people who make it.
Local Sourcing & Relationships
We partner with reputable miners and artists throughout Alaska to keep our supply chain close to home.
Expert Repair & Custom Design
From heirloom restorations to brand-new ideas sketched on a napkin, we handle it all in-house.
Lifetime Care
Complimentary cleanings and inspections ensure your pieces shine year after year.
Family Service
No corporate call centers here—just our family, ready to help you find (or create) something meaningful.
Forging Future Jewelers
With steady hands and curious minds, our daughters apprentice beside Craig, learning the bench skills that transform raw Alaskan nuggets into lasting treasures. By passing on both technique and our studio’s pledge to transparency and quality, we’re nurturing the next generation of Fairbanks jewelers—and ensuring Alaska’s gold story keeps shining well into the future.
Visit Our Studio
Ready to see the goldsmith in action? Visit our studio for repairs, restorations, and custom creations—or just to say hello and watch real Alaska gold transformed into heirloom quality creations before your eyes.
Monday thru Saturday 10 AM – 7:00 PM Closed Sunday