When I got married I wanted get a wedding band made out of some my favorite late truck’s parts. Sterling and Steel took a chance and has allowed us to complete a very cool, unique and sentimental piece of jewelry.
We were able to work with a forge, power hammer and a milling machine, amongst others! It was a great opportunity to work with some machines and tools you don’t use everyday.
Harry’s expertise in metallurgy, knowledge of mixing alloys and adept machining allowed us to pattern weld a 1-of a kind custom ring.
Nicole’s skillful ability to shape and size a ring gave me an amazingly polished sterling silver liner that complements the pattern welded steel inlay.

This is a fantastic ring that will bring me much enjoyment throughout the years to come. If you would like a unique ring that you can say you crafted yourself. Get in contact with Sterling and Steel.

We took a wedding ring making class with Nicole and Harry, and it was amazing. They were helpful, patient and over all great teachers. 100% recommend to everyone, amazing experience.
Thank you!

My fiancé and I made our wedding rings with Nicole at Sterling and Steel and could not be happier with how they turned out.

I also made her engagement ring and it she loved how it turned out. I can’t imagine a better way to symbolize a marriage than making the rings for each other. With Nicole’s guidance I truly think almost anyone could make the ring they desire.

Salida is a great place to spend a weekend too if you’re driving from Denver like we did! I would absolutely recommend Sterling and Steel as the place to go to create something truly unique and special for your fiancé or future spouse and we will definitely be back for other jewelry in the future!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Sterling & Steel!
My husband and I came with so many ideas and Nicole was so creative and open to make our dreams a reality. The whole process is enjoyable and interesting. She was extremely patient and knowledgeable on all aspects of creating our jewelry. We couldn’t have been happier with the product which Nicole and her husband Harry take GREAT pride in. You will leave with a very professional piece. On top of making new friends, (including Rivet) Harry went out of his way to make a bracelet with our son so he could also have an experience! Blown away and extremely pleased. Don’t hesitate to book!

We made each others rings on Valentine’s Day weekend and we couldn’t have been happier with our rings! We weren’t sure how the quality of the ring would turn out since we were making them instead of a machine or professional, but Nicole was a great instructor who taught us step by step how to make the rings. She noticed right away that my engagement ring was too big for me, and asked if I wanted it resized. She was then able to use the leftovers and use it in my fiancé’s wedding band because we melted all of the material from scratch instead of being handed a piece of metal to mold. While making the rings she noticed that there was an imperfection in his ring which resulted in us having to start over. We appreciated that she cared about making it right, and spent extra time with us to ensure that the rings lasts the lifetime our marriage. Harry and Nicole were also incredibly kind, offering us coffee in the early morning and letting us come again the next day when the session was running into our next plans. They genuinely cared about making sure we had a personal and intimate experience with the rings and that we got all the details we wanted from it. We loved the quality of the rings and the experience, and then to find out that the rings were reasonably priced was just a cherry on top of the cake. Would highly recommend this experience!! P.S. Salida was the perfect location for a romantic weekend too because we reserved a private hot spring overlooking the mountains for afterwards!

My fiancee and I had an amazing experience with Nicole and Harry (and their pup, Rivet). Marriage is a lifelong commitment, so we wanted the rings we're going to wear the rest of our lives to be special and uniquely made with care. That's exactly what we got with Sterling & Steel. I made a size 4.5, 2mm, 18k yellow gold wedding band for my fiancee while she made my band at size 7, and 6mm.

During the process, we learned a ton about the fundamentals of metalsmithing and jewelry making. From melting down the raw material, to working the gold into a wire, shaping it into a ring, and smoothing and polishing your creation until it's something you'd see in a high end jewelry store, you get a sense of pride having created the rings you'll wear together for the rest of your lives.

Nicole guided us every step along the way and struck the perfect balance of letting us do the work while helping ensure we got the perfect final products. On top of it all, during the hours we spent in the workshop, we could tell that Nicole and Harry valued our story and getting to be a part of it. They also take pride in their work and let us come in the next morning to make sure everything was perfect.

Pricing was incredibly reasonable for the amount of time they spent with us working in the shop, gaining access to their equipment, paying for the raw materials, and walking away with personalized rings. In the end, it cost about the same as it would have been to buy mass produced rings from a giant company. We cannot recommend this experience enough!

We had an absolutely amazing experience making our rings with Harry and Nicole! I made a ring out of forged stainless steel damascus and my fiance made one out of silver. It was super fun being hands on and learning their process to make unique pieces. Harry and Nicole are both very patient teachers and created a pleasant low stress environment. I’m not much of a jewelry guy so I love having a ring that has a fun experience attached to it. I definitely recommend that everyone who has the opportunity should come and have this experience!

The Wife: I contact Nicole a few months before the day I hoped to schedule. She responded right away, walked me briefly through the process and plugged us into their calendar and gave me a quote. She answered my questions along the way and made sure we were prepared. A bit last minute my husband and I had come up with the idea to add rivets derived from some leftover links from a silver bracelet he gave me and they accommodated us with the extra work and time to make that happen. I enjoyed watching the process as Harry walked my husband through the each step of turning a nut I bought at the local hardware store into something so meaningful and unique. I think I had just as much fun as he did even though I was only a spectator/photographer. They were both great about including me in the process too. This was an experience so incredibly special I cannot put a price on it! - Christin

The Husband: I earn my way in the world using my mind but there is something undeniably satisfying from working with your hands. The experience of transforming a stainless steel jam nut into a ring was amazing. Harry was patient and thorough with the explanation and education at each step. The processes of grinding, heating, hammering and repeating; each step requiring more and more precision. Then moving from the blacksmith forge to Nicole’s side of the shop, the jewelers space. Her coaching, demonstrating and guiding; the attention to detail ramping up ever higher with each honing and polishing step. What a wonderful experience. Highly recommended. - Andrew

I cannot speak highly enough about our experience making our wedding bands with Nicole and Harry. We had the most amazing time and are so grateful to have walked away with beautiful and unique rings. The special experience we had making our wedding bands for each other is something we will never forget- we will think about the workshop every time we look at our wedding bands! I am so grateful for Nicole and Harry's patience, care, and kindness throughout the entire experience. We laughed the whole time and learned a some new skills! Along with the workshop, we got to take in the amazing views of Salida from their studio and get their advice on marriage (they graciously answered my many, many questions). It was a one of a kind experience we will never forget. I HIGHLY recommend booking this workshop, it was amazing and we absolutely loved it!

Nicole and Harry (and Rivet) were so welcoming and wonderful. They are incredibly adept at condensing decades of experience into easily digestible nuggets of wisdom. The entire ring workshop was uninhibited joy from start to heartfelt goodbye. If you have any curiosity about the craft of metalworking, do yourself a favor and spend a day working with a couple of masters!