Van Craeynest Information

Van Craeynest began in 1920 when Roger J. Van Craeynest went to work for The Shreve and Co. He apprenticed under some of the finest European master craftsmen in America, including John Wrightburg, and became a master die cutter, designer, and engraver. In 1926 he opened his own business in San Francisco with two other jewelers. Larry Van Craeynest joined the company in 1960 after studying art in college. He is dedicated to training young artisans and passing on the traditions and jewelry making techniques that were used in the Victorian Era. Van Craeynest is celebrating 85 years of old world jewelry craftsmanship. Van Craeynest is proud to offer an oasis of design in a world that has forgotten the importance of knowing how to create jewelry from inside out. The combination of original designs, along with the skill and knowledge to execute these designs, results in unsurpassed quality, enduring sentiment, and breathtaking jewelry. Simply put, Van Craeynest creates poetry in metal. When an individual of taste and discernment desires a truly elegant, handcrafted piece of jewelry, Van Craeynest is the only option. Since our beginnings in the first part of the last century, we have been creating the finest jewelry available. We have kept the original traditions of jewelry making alive. You may find us on; Facebook: on.fb.me/vancraeynestsf Twitter: @VanCraeynestSF Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vancraeynestsf/ Thanks!