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Modern Classics for the 21st Century
Explore The World of An Award Winning Jewelry Designer

"Gordon Aatlo is not just a designer.

He is an artist of the unique, a true renaissance man 

whose pieces are brilliantly structured."

- The International Jewelry Quorum  (June 2007)

At Gordon Aatlo Designs, whether your style is modern, classic, traditional or you seek an antique design, there is no design or request we cannot achieve. We extend our expertise and advice and deliver personalized service and attention to each of our clients.

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#WordlessWednesday - Spotlight On Gordon Aatlo Designs Part Two - the Next Generation

In the spirit of #WordlessWednesday - these Vendor Spotlights will include only the basics - Caption and Contact Information...Enjoy!

Today our Spotlight is on Gordon Aatlo Designs - from Classic Designs (part one) to the Next Generation Designs (part two)! 

Gordon Aatlo Designs are available at:

Gordon Aatlo Designs

1217 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, California, USA 94070

Telephone:   650-593-7528  or  650-593-1135

Website:  http://www.gordonaatlo.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GordonAatloDesigns

Gordon Aatlo Designs - the Next Generation:

...it is now a joint venture -  Kelly Allen was trained by Gordon and he adds his spin on the style of Gordon Aatlo - Gordon's son Thor who Gordon once described as "the best jeweler of us all" -  Jean Noel Soni, Gem Cutter Extraordinaire and as always the driving force and the soul of Gordon Aatlo's future...Christine Thoresen, Gordon's "Girl Friday", who has been by his side for years!

Kelly Allen working on one of our latest from Gordon Aatlo Designs

Pink Sapphires in the greatest color and matched in size.
We framed the sapphires in 14k gold and had the diamonds cut,
creating a frame around these beauties.

Handcrafted by the master jewelers at Gordon Aatlo Designs, this 38 carat gem is framed in gold.
The Platinum shoulders are matte finished. A great design for any gem in any size

Reticulated 18k Amethyst & Diamond PendantAmethyst is 2.05 carats with a bezel set Diamond .25 carats.

Recently completed, this one of a kind carving by master gemstone artist Steve Walters
 made the design easy. We framed the carving in 18k gold and added a Tsavorite Garnet at the top.
More one of a kind carvings from Steve are on the way to the studio in the next week.
Affordably priced, this is a good way to start a one of kind collection from a gemstone master.  

Fresh from the bench at Gordon Aatlo Designs!
Designed around the Custom cut Madera Citrine from Sherris Shanks, Gemscapes
with our client, incorporating her diamonds into a great new pendant!

Gordon Aatlo Designs was the first designer to use this new material coming from Nigeria.
It is flawless, colorless and a great alternative to diamond.
Stone by Jean Noel Soni, Top Notch Faceting and Gem Guru at Gordon Aatlo Designs

Our Nigerian Phenakite ring was featured in the latest Renee Newman book, "Rare Gemstones"


The future looks bright at Gordon Aatlo Designs!

#WordlessWednesday - Spotlight On Gordon Aatlo Designs Part One - the Classics

In the spirit of #WordlessWednesday - these Vendor Spotlights will include only the basics - Caption and Contact Information...Enjoy!

Today our Spotlight is on Gordon Aatlo Designs - from Classic Designs (part one) to the Next Generation Designs (part two)


Gordon Aatlo Designs are available at:

Gordon Aatlo Designs

1217 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, California, USA 94070

Telephone:   650-593-7528  or  650-593-1135



Website:  http://www.gordonaatlo.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GordonAatloDesigns

Rare, Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon and pave set Diamonds.
This design can be custom made in 14k or 18k, but there's only one with a Paraiba! 

Gordon worked with Arthur Lee Anderson's gem designs for quite awhile.
This modified cell cut Tourmaline is really unusual and has fantastic color.
We set diamonds that graduate in size in channels and added one at the top.

Imperial Topaz with fantastic color saturation faceted by Master Gem Cutter, Constantin Wild

Classic Gordon Aatlo featuring gems cut in Glenn Lehrer's trademark Torus Ring

Big Gems are made for Men! 
Classic and Modern, Stylish and Masculine, this design is perfect for oval, round or cushion shapped gemstones.
Featured: Aquamarine in yellow gold

This bracelet was created 5 years ago with an Arthur Lee Anderson Amethyst as the inspiration for the design. 
A special surprise as we go through our gem safe, with treasures hidden away in white envelopes,
just waiting to be discovered!  As we opened the large envelope, we found a second Amethyst!
Arthur named this design SCC - Super Cool Cut!

Modern Classic Collections: available in 18k or 14k, white or yellow gold. Center gemstones of your choice. Shown in Tourmaline, Blue Topaz and Amethyst with diamond accents.

Domes of 18k gold in graduated sizes and can be custom made.  As shown: three diamonds adorn the three center domes. 

She is your Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - tell her with this Gordon Aatlo  version of the classic 3-stone ring!