Altana Marie

The staff is so delightful to work with and they are really meticulous with the details. We worked together for months designing our rings and are elated with how they turned out as well as the story they tell! We used some heirloom diamonds from my grandmother's ring in mine and have some leftover- so I will absolutely work with them again!

We had candid conversations about budget, materials, design iteration, production process, and even insurance procedures. Sakura in particular worked tirelessly to locate the perfect stone and facilitate iteration loops with us, listening carefully to our detailed feedback, and ultimately delivering beyond expectation. Our rings are everything we wanted, and it's all thanks to the team at Altana. If you're looking for a jeweler to make your vision a reality, then stop reading this and get in touch with Altana!

ade everything feel approachable and enjoyable throughout the process, and even educated us about selecting diamonds. We loved working with her (and loved her work) so much that we came back for our wedding bands. Altana is not only incredibly talented, but also a truly lovely person — easy to talk to, supportive, and now someone who feels like a meaningful part of our engagement story. If you're looking for a personal, thoughtful experience with a local artist, we can’t recommend her highly enough.

w anything about rings going into this. From educating us about stones and types of metals to taking time to answer our questions about sketches and the CAD model, Altana and her team always took time to make sure we were comfortable with taking the next step forward. We found a ring in our travels that gave us inspiration for the general band style we liked, but the band we found was thicker than I wanted. I also wanted to keep the stone as close to my finger as possible since I'm always on the go and was worried about it snagging on things. It was definitely hard to tell exactly what the ring would look like from the CAD, but Altana 100% captured the delicate design we had hoped for in the end and it was even better than we could have envisioned! We are so grateful!

t, and two wedding bands. I reached out to Altana in early September through an email inquiry and we met for the first time at the end of the month. From there, we worked together discussing design ideas, budget, and timelines. She was so patient through the process and her sister Cassandra was so helpful answering our questions! Originally, we were thinking of ordering my stack of rings (sapphire emerald-cut solitaire, marquis diamond reset, and gold band), but I contacted Altana and asked if she would also make my partner's ring during the process. We are so thankful for Altana and it's really special how she incorporated our ideas and made a stack of beautiful rings. I would highly recommend her store.

letely trusted to create the most important piece of jewelry I would ever own -- my engagement ring. From the consultation to the finished piece, my partner and I felt assured throughout the entire process. Altana ensures that her customers feel empowered in their decisions, regardless of whether they know exactly what they want or have no idea where to start. She can even anticipate questions before they are asked! As a lifelong learner, I truly appreciated Altana teaching me about her industry. I will always remember her taking me outside in the natural sunlight to view some diamonds through a diamond loupe firsthand. Above all, I have the utmost respect for her transparency, both on her website and during our appointments. I believe the relationship built through this journey was equally as crucial as the ring itself. I am ecstatic that my partner and I found a woman-owned jeweler a mere 20-minute walk from our first apartment together. Beyond her expertise and craftsmanship, Altana has an effervescent spirit and a can-do attitude that is so essential. Thank you, Altana and Cassandra, for helping create my perfect engagement ring and for building my confidence!

end her enough! Communicating with her and her sister Cassandra felt personal and genuine from the start. We knew Altana's style was the right match, with a perfect balance of classic and modern aesthetics. The custom design process was wonderful, and she facilitated a collaborative experience for us that resulted in a beautiful 8 petal prong, peach sapphire ring. The quality and craftsmanship of the ring is outstanding, and reflects Altana's care and thoughtfulness. I am so happy to see Altana's storefront open and thriving in Oakland, and hope that many others choose to have Altana join their ring journey!