Fitzgerald Jewelry - About Our Studio + School

A Gallery. School. Studio.

Our space acts as a showroom for our in-house fine jewelers as well as emerging Brooklyn based designers.

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A Gallery. School. Studio.

We offer classes ranging from beginner level to detailed workshops taught by some of New York's finest jewelers.

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A Gallery. School. Studio.

Experienced students and jewelers are welcome to utilize our fully equipped studio space for their own projects.

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Fine jewelry studio + school specializing in custom engagement + wedding rings, unique stones & alternative diamonds, local designers, & workshops in Brooklyn, NYC

Our Story

Fitzgerald Jewelry was initially started by the jewelry design and fabrication team, Michael and Hiroyo Fitzgerald, as a small studio and workshop in 2001. Over the next few years, they created a reputation for designing and making unique and beautiful wedding and engagement rings and being endorsed by New York magazine as the best wedding and engagement ring jewelry for any budget.

In 2009, Michael and Hiroyo opened their first ground floor space in Williamsburg Brooklyn, converting an old button factory into a workshop and gallery combined. The gallery quickly established itself and grew to the point of moving to a larger space on a more commercial street in 2015.

Fitzgerald Jewelry Store + School is now located just off the Bedford L Stop on Grand Street Between Driggs + Roebling. The gallery space is filled with one of a kind jewelry made by both as well as other local jewelry designers.

The back of the shop is home to Fitzgerald Jewelry school, offering classes and bench time year round.

Designed, Made, Sold by Jewelers.

Behind the Bench

Learn about the people who make up Fitzgerald from instructors to jewelers.

Sunim Choi

Studio Manager + Instructor

Education:
Florida International University
Studio Jewelers

Teaches:
Wedding Bands, Jewelry 101, Gold Recycling, Silversmithing View All

Outside of Fitz:
RA Metals, Owner

Olivia Michaels

Production Manager + Head Instructor

Pratt Institute, BFA Jewelry Design + Metalsmithing

Teaches:
Wax Carving, Wedding Bands, Studs Workshop, Collar + Bracelet Workshop, Hoop Earrings, Gold Recycling View All

Outside of Fitz:
Olivia Michaels Jewelry, Owner
Parsons, Instructor

Odette Channell

Instructor

Education:
Pratt Institute, BFA Jewelry Design + Metalsmithing

Teaches:
Gypsy Setting, Bezel Setting, Jewelry 101, and Metalsmithing

Outside of Fitz:
NYCJW, Liason
O Channell Designs, Owner
Brooklyn Metal Works, Teacher

Olivia Suffern

Instructor

Education:
Pratt Institute, BFA Jewelry Design + Metalsmithing

Teaches:
Ring Making, Silversmithing

Outside of Fitz:
Olivia Marie Handcrafted Adornment, Owner
92nd Street Y Jewelry Center, Instructor

Ruowei Cheng

CAD Designer, Instructor

Education:
Fashion Institute Of Technology, Jewelry Design
Gemological Institute of America, Gemologist

Teaches:
Computer Aided Design Workshop, Silversmithing

Outside of Fitz:
Ruowei Designs, Owner

Jake Alfonzo

Instructor, Jewelry Consultant

Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology, Accessories Design

Teaches:
Wax Carving, Metalsmithing

Outside of Fitz:
Chris Habana, Production
Kerin Rosegold, Production
Zaldy, Production

Valerie Blum

Instructor

Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology
Jewelry Arts Inc.

Teaches:
Cloisonne Enamel, Plique-a-jour Enamel, Sawing + Piercing

Outside of Fitz:
Valerie Blue Designs, Owner
Jewelry Arts Inc., Instructor

Preston Jones

Instructor

Education:
SUNY New Paltz, Metals
University of New Haven, Science Engineering and Operations Management

Teaches:
Repousse + Chasing

Outside of Fitz:
Tiffany + Co., Silversmith

Danielle Straub

Instructor

Education:
Rhode Island College, Jewelry + Metalsmithing

Teaches:
Gypsy Setting, Bezel Setting, Prong Setting, Metalsmithing

Outside of Fitz:
Petal to the Metal, Owner
Tiffany + Co., Jeweler & Setter

Ivry Russillo

Instructor

Education:
The Museum School of Fine Arts

Teaches:
Stone Inlay, Metalsmithing

Outside of Fitz:
Ivry Belle Jewelry, Owner
Featherstone, Instructor

George Plionis

CAD Designer

Dakota Kmecik

E-Commerce Manager

Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology, Communication Designs

Ciara Rock

Studio Assistant, Teacher Assistant, Jewelry Consultant

Education:
Limerick School of Art and Design, Ireland

Michael Fitzgerald

Owner, Designer

Hiroyo Fitzgerald

Owner, Designer

Past Client Highlights

A peak into some insight from past clients we have worked with.

Tom C

Wedding Band Workshop

My fiancée and I took a class at Fitzgerald Jewelry to create our own wedding bands in silver. We were perfectly and carefully instructed by a very experienced professional to produce something VERY worthy of the occasion.

We heated the silver, poured it into a long band, cut it in two, stretched it, flattened it, bent it into a circle, soldered the ends together, created the appropriate design with hammers and tools, polished it, and then took them home on the same day. It was fantastic.

It was an awesome experience. Our expectations were blown away. We'll be going back for sure.

Venecia D

Repair / Resizing

I recently got engaged and ended up needing my ring resized and of course I didn't want to part with my ring. All of the places that I called said it would be a 2 week process, but FJ told me to bring the ring in and they would be able to give me a better timeline on how long it would take. I dropped my ring off on a Sunday and was told it would possibly be ready on Tuesday, well they actually had it done by midday Monday and its beautiful! They were professional, affordable and super fast and I am beyond appreciative of how quickly they were able to make this happen for me! I highly recommend them for any jewelry repair needs.

John H

BYOB Rign Making Workshop

Did a jewelry making class here with a few coworkers on a Monday afternoon. We had a great time! It was BYOB and they provided us a tray of cheese, olives, and crackers. The women in our group made several thin, stackable silver rings and the men made thicker ones. Sue, our instructor, was super friendly and helpful. It was really fun going through the full ring making process: measuring, cutting, filing, soldering, shaping, and polishing. Would definitely recommend this activity.

James A

Custom Jewelry

Had a complicated custom jewelry order placed here. From the design and planning to the execution I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help me. Michael personally met with me and took care of the order and was very helpful in designing it too meet my expectations. Overall, it came out a beautiful piece and I knew that a lot of effort had gone into it. Grateful I could find this place.

Client Reviews

From custom pieces, workshops, and private classes. See all reviews of our studio + school.

LOCATE US

243 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Click for Directions

Mon 11-6pm • Tues 11-9pm • Wed - Sat 11-7pm • Sun 12-6pm

In The Heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

CONTACT US

Phone • 718 387 6200 Click To Call

General Email Inquires • info@fitzgeraldjewelry.com

Wholesale Inquires • wholesale@fitzgeraldjewelry.com

Jewelry School Inquires • classes@fitzgeraldjewelry.com