Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Gregore’ became interested in nature and design at an early age, and this lead him to an apprenticeship in goldsmithing. Gregore’ worked at some of the finest jewelry houses in Vancouver before coming to Santa Barbara to work for Silverhorn Jewelers. It was in Santa Barbara that his distinctive style was born and Gregore’ won the first of many design awards.
Gregore’ designs and fabricates all of his limited edition designs by hand using traditional tools and techniques. His work can be found in museums as well as private collections of some of the world’s most famous people, and is featured in the book "Gemstone Masters,” on the covers of JCK Magazine, AJM Magazine, and Prism Magazine.
Awards
2001 1ST place - 3RD place and "Best of Show" AGTA Spectrum Awards.
2001 Runner up, World Gold Council Design Contest.
2002 "Best of Show" AGTA Spectrum Awards.
2006 3rd place AGTA Spectrum Awards
2007 1st place and "Fashion Forward Award" AGTA Spectrum Awards
2009 1st place AGTA Spectrum Awards
2010 2nd place AGTA Spectrum Awards
2010 winner of , A.J.D.C. "New Talent Contest"
2011 1st place, 2nd place and "Fashion Forward Award" AGTA Spectrum Awards
2011 1st place MJSA Design Excellence Award
1st place MJSA Laser Distinction Award
2012 2nd place MJSA Design Excellence Award
2013 1st place , 2nd place and 3rd place, 1st place "object of art " AGTA Spectrum Awards
Media
2001 Front cover "JCK Magazine "
2002 Front cover "JCK Magazine”
Front cover "AJM Magazine”
Front cover "AGTA spectrum "poster”
2007 Front cover "JCK Magazine”
2009 Front cover "JCK Magazine”
Front cover AGTA "PRISM” Magazine
Most fine gold jewelry may be cleaned simply using warm water and nonabrasive soap using a small bristle brush such as a soft child’s toothbrush to remove solid substances lodged to the surface. Rinse in warm water, dry and polish with a soft cloth.
An ultrasonic cleaner can be used, except for items with aquamarines, emeralds, opals, and pearls. Jewelry with aquamarine, emeralds, opals, and pearls should be cleaned very carefully with soap and water.
Fine jewelry is durable, but not indestructible. We recommend not wearing your fine jewelry weightlifting, heavy lifting, playing golf, landscaping, gardening, horseback riding, in the pool or spa. Chlorine is toxic for many metals.
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