Ringed

When I had my first Zoom meeting with Allison, I knew she would be the perfect fit. She has a genuine warmth, a great sense of humor, a willingness to talk direct, and a true creative spirit. I had some vague ideas of what I wanted for an engagement ring, and Allison took the time to learn about my partner, looked at some of her favorite rings, and asked about her general sense of style. The final ring was never something I would have imagined but was the perfect expression of my love for my partner. And my partner agreed! She has called the ring "perfect". Allison is the best and is so easy to talk to. Can't recommend enough!

Allison was such an amazing person to work with. Her love and commitment to her craft shown through in every step of the process. I hope I'll have the opportunity to work with her again in the future for more rings. It is an amazing piece she created for my marriage.

Allison is an incredible teacher and we love our rings! She guided us through the process from design to production and our rings came out more incredible than we expected. Making our own rings felt like a huge task but Allison broke the process down into bits making it possible. Couldn’t be happier!

Working with Allison is a dream come true! She is a delight to be around and so knowledgeable in her craft. My fiancé was nervous that we would be leaving with items that reflected our skill level (newbies) and not hers. However, we knew almost immediately that she wouldn't let us leave with anything short of what we dreamed up. She was patient while I changed my mind on textures several times and was able to deftly repair a mistake I made. The entire process was a once in a life time experience and having a ring that was forged by my future husband is so special. You won't regret making your rings with Ringed.

Birds fly, trees grow, fish swim, and Allison smiths. Upon meeting with her, we knew our forever rings were to be forged by one of the best. And boom bada bing, they're beautiful! We opted for simple brushed bands; she created two timeless and elegant pieces. And did I mention she uses sustainable materials like recycled gold? I definitely didn't, but I should've sooner as it was one of the reason we sought her out! Highly recommend Allison and Ringed for all your treasure making needs.

An amazing opportunity and experience! We could not have asked for a more perfect experience to make our wedding rings something truly unique. Allison was so supportive, patient and we appreciated the extra touches that made us feel special. We are happy to have supported her mission and her business while also making art we can wear with pride.

My partner and I went to Allison’s studio for an in-person wedding ring engraving to celebrate our anniversary. Allison has a vintage ring engraver that allowed us to be hands-on in the engraving process! She made sure we had hot coffee, let us play our own tunes, and was there to support us (and answer all of our questions) every step of the way! We had a lot of fun and now my partner has a custom engraving on the inside of his wedding band that we can cherish, knowing we made that together! Would highly recommend Allison if you’re looking for a unique experience to create memories with your partner and have cool rings to wear for a lifetime!

We designed and created wax molds for our wedding bands, and Allison created the engagement ring. We were nervous about the process - weren’t sure we could do it, but Allison gave us all the instruction and help we needed. When we saw the completed rings they were everything we had hoped for, fit perfectly and were beautiful. Now we have beautiful, unique, one-of-a-kind rings along with our wonderful memories of the whole experience.

A month before our wedding, my fiancé surprised me with a whirlwind weekend trip to Portland from San Francisco. After a great 24 hours, we arrived at the grand finale (and the real surprise): making our wedding bands with Allison. I was completely floored and so excited to get started. Allison couldn’t have been more welcoming—or a better partner in crime as she and my fiancé ordered the perfect gold in our desired widths in the weeks leading up to the workshop. As the more neurotic one in the relationship, I got a little nervous with the trickier aspects, but she coached us both through it effortlessly. She knew just how to interact with us and how to make it the best possible day. She was thoughtful, conscientious, and warm, and we felt like she really understood our personalities and our vision from the very beginning. We're so thrilled with the results, and we’re both reminded of the most fun day every time we look down at our ring fingers. Allison, thank you for an experience we will never forget!

It's terrifying when the love of your life tells you she wants you to "make" her engagement ring, especially when you have zero experience making things with your hands--you're afraid you won't do a good job…. Working with Allison at Ringed PDX got me through that. Allison did planning sessions with us. Allison sent us picture examples. Allison knew exactly what questions to ask my partner in order to make sure we were making the perfect ring. And not only is Allison a master at her craft, she's an amazing teacher who guided me step by step through the ring building process. If you're at all nervous about building the perfect ring for your partner, I'd highly recommend Allison: because in the end my partner told me, "It's exactly what I wanted!"

My parter was hesitant about doing the workshop but Allison and Ringed excelled beyond our wildest expectations. She guided us through our ring design with smart feedback and expertly handled all of our questions during the workshop. Allison created an intimate and fun experience for us (with delicious coffee and croissants to boot!) and we cannot recommend it enough to other couples. The price point for the workshop and Allison's twenty years of experience was more than reasonable. The experience we had with Ringed is something we will always treasure. Thank you, Allison!

I can't say enough amazing things about Ringed! I had been recommended from a friend who had worked with Allison on her husbands wedding band a few years back. So, I already had a feeling my ring session with Allison was going to be amazing. I knew Allison is a magical jewelry master who is a wizard with in depth knowledge and skill of metal, tools, and all that goes into making unique, one-of-a kind jewelry pieces. I had contacted her to set up a secret ring session where I had an idea to create and surprise my husband with a new wedding band for our 5 year wedding anniversary. Oh, and I of course wanted to create a new band for myself. :) Allison was beyond thrilled and up for turning my idea into reality! What made my session with Allison so special is her warm, comforting, kind, and inspiring words filled with so much love and support. The way she talked me through each step made me feel at ease with the tools and comforted knowing that I could create something very special for my husband. Throughout the session we had deep conversations about love and life. I knew that so much love was in the space with Allison at Ringed. Not only were my hands creating this piece but she helped me put heart into the rings. I surprised my husband with his ring this past weekend while on the coast celebrating our anniversary. He immediately was brought to tears by the sight of me getting down on my knee. More tears started flowing when he saw the details in the ring and hearing how it was designed. A magical moment that couldn't have happened if it weren't for Allison! There is no doubt Allison will help you create your own special rings. Not only with amazing design, but with so much love! Allison-Thank you SO much for helping me create these magical rings and for the unforgettable memories!

We couldn't have asked for better! We were looking for something more personal than your average big-box jewelry store, but the idea of a workshop, when we were already up to our necks with wedding planning, seemed like too much. Thankfully, Allison came to the rescue with a perfect compromise! We were able to email with Allison about what each of us wanted, even though I was unsure with some things. She was efficient with getting back to us and helped me get a clearer picture with her expert advice. Later, we came into the studio to double check our ring sizes, as well as talk more about the specifics of the process. It was really cool to see all of the equipment and to hear Allison talk about how the rings would be made. So much more special than just picking something out off of a shelf! Perfectly on time (or maybe it was early?) our rings were finished! We came back in to make sure they fit just right. They were beautiful! Simple and classic, just as we wanted. The experience was one of the easiest, no-stress things we did before the wedding as it was clear from the start that we were in great hands! We would recommend Allison 100 times over!

Allison hosted a wonderful workshop for my fiancee and I to make our wedding bands together. She made us feel incredibly welcome, was a great teacher and emotional guide through the whole process, and helped us make rings that were even better than what we had dreamed of. Her workshop will be something we remember forever!

I can’t recommend Ringed enough. We had an amazing experience with Allison in making our 10 year anniversary rings. She is so skilled and patient, and we could feel how much she loves sharing her craft. She helped us two novices create beautiful and lasting works of art, a very special memory we won’t soon forget. Thank you Allison!!

Working with Allison to create our wedding bands was by far one of the most memorable experiences my fiance and I have had together! Despite not knowing ANYTHING about metal smithing, we both felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire workshop. Allison is not only an amazing teacher, she is a total boss who’s built her business around the celebration of ALL love- love for all people, the environment and ethical jewelry. Her passion and knowledge of her craft is so inspiring, and she went above and beyond to make sure we created rings that we would love. Our finished rings turned out better than we could've ever imagined, and they hold so much more meaning. Working with Allison to create our wedding bands was by far one of the most memorable experiences my fiance and I have had together! Despite not knowing ANYTHING about metal smithing, we both felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire workshop. Allison is not only an amazing teacher, she is a total boss who’s built her business around the celebration of ALL love- love for all people, the environment and ethical jewelry. Her passion and knowledge of her craft is so inspiring, and she went above and beyond to make sure we created rings that we would love. Our finished rings turned out better than we could've ever imagined, and they hold so much more meaning.

It's easy to dismiss the idea of making your own wedding bands. Planning a wedding is already so expensive — why make your rings when you can buy them on Amazon for $100? But speaking as both a woman planning her wedding and as a professional wedding coordinator, I cannot recommend Ringed enough. My fiancé and I's workshop with Allison was one of the most special parts of our wedding planning. He made my ring and I made his. That alone would have been cool enough but the actual process of making them was even cooler (and more fun!) then I hoped. It was obvious that Allison is a master both at her craft and at teaching. She guided us through every step and within half-an-hour I was like, "This is well worth the money." What you're buying isn't the material or even the workshop. What you're buying is Allison's skill and knowledge and let me tell you, it's a helluva deal. The time flew by and at the end, we walked out with truly custom rings that we couldn't stop staring at (we did the metal fabrication workshop). We've got a few months still until our wedding and already we can't wait to wear our rings full-time. They'll be lasting memories both of our relationship and of everything we did together to make them. Seriously, don't second guess it. Go to Ringed.

We made our rings with Allison for our wedding and we cannot stop talking about how much we loved the experience. To start, she is 100% safe for LGBTQ+ clients. My husband and I had a lot of trouble finding jewelers that we felt comfortable with until we met Allison. Next, she is an incredible teacher. We did our workshop remotely on Zoom and she coached us through everything and made us both feel comfortable with the process. If you are not able to do an in-person workshop the remote option is just as amazing! And finally, on the day of the wedding my husband's ring didn't quite fit right but Allison had us come over and she fixed the ring on the day of. We are so thankful that we met Allison and have such a special story to remember and we don't have words to express how much we love our rings.