Carrie, Master Designer

The Midwest
  • 21+ years
    Experience In making custom jewelry
  • 2021
    Joined JewelryThis
  • 420
    Total number of JewelryThis dreams created
  • One chance is all you need!
    Life Motto

Expertise

 Graduated from The Gemological Institute of America with my Graduate Jeweler and Graduate Gemologist Diplomas. I am passionate about the art of making jewelry. I have worked in the retail side of the jewelry industry for 26 years. If you give me a window into your style & tastes, I will be able to design the perfect piece to fit your personality.

Fondest Jewelrythis Journeys & My Most Treasured Jewelry Piece

citrine diamond modern halo
20th Anniversary 
Recreating a costume ring into a fine piece of jewelry for a special anniversary. This bespoke sterling silver ring designed to replace a lost treasure, featuring a custom elongated citrine in a warm honey hue, framed by a delicate diamond halo. Its contemporary design includes bold shoulders and a structured, square-edged band, blending sentimental meaning with modern architectural style.
A Hidden Message
I love jewelry that has a hidden message, only something the wearer knows. So helping this client create this piece was a really exciting project for me. The pendant is made up of blue sapphires and diamonds with the significant numbers 2780. The numbers needed to be well hidden within the piece and only once you knew what you were looking for would you see them. Can you see them?
Feeling Fancy
My most treasured piece of jewelry is this Art Deco diamond ring from the 1920s . It serves as my 2nd engagement ring when I am feeling fancy :)

My Favorite gemstone

Diamonds of course!

Pros

1) Always up for an adventure, especially one that is challenging and hard. 2) Awake before the birds

Cons

1) Constant need for caffeine

You can also ask me about

 Running (I do a lot of it)

Let's try beat my last client's review

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861 Sixth Ave Ste 717, San Diego

5.0 372 reviews

  • Avatar Amber Gonzalez ★★★★★ a month ago
    Carrie and the rest of the team at Jewelry This have been so wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about them. I sent a picture of what I was wanting and they had it done really quick and it was exactly what I wanted. When I got the … More ring and gave it to my now fiancé, the ring was a little snug. I reached out to Carrie and she immediately took action to get it resized and now I’m just waiting to receive the ring back. I highly recommend this company and will be coming back to them for all of my jewelry needs!!
  • Avatar Yusuf Nasir ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Amazing job on a custom ring! Carrie was a wonderful designer! Really patient, professional, and easy to work with. The ring I had made was exactly what I was looking for and looked exactly as expected. The Jewelry This team did an exceptional … More job and I'd definitely use them again for any custom jewelry needs.
  • Avatar Josh Karnes ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Jewelry This created an absolutely incredible custom engagement ring for me to present to my girlfriend. From the very beginning, they captured every essence and detail that makes her uniquely her and transformed it into a stunning, one‑of‑a‑kind … More piece.
    She was completely speechless when she saw it—which, if you know her, is basically a medical miracle. And yes… she said YES! 🎉
    I can’t thank Carrie enough for her role in bringing this ring to life. She was an absolute joy to work with—responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly timely with every question I had along the way. Carrie helped guide me through the process and truly listened, ensuring that the final piece was not only beautiful, but deeply meaningful.
    The team at Jewelry This knocked it out of the park. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out, and I will forever be grateful for the care and artistry that went into creating something so special for the woman I love. If you’re looking for a jeweler who can turn your vision into something extraordinary, look no further.
  • Avatar David Geyer (DCGeyer) ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    I loved working with Jewelry This to turn my off-beat ideas into keepsake reality: an anniversary necklace for my wife. The process couldn’t have been smoother, faster, or produced better results. My wife loves it and was very impressed … More by what we created working together. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jewelry This to a family member, friend, or acquaintance—or indeed to turn to them again for another gift idea.
  • Avatar Sylvia Woodson ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    I am extremely happy with the final product. I worked with Carrie and discussed every detail of what I wanted, and she made every aspect of the design come true. I highly recommend working with Jewelry This if you have a vision that you … More would like to bring to life. Carrie was professional and her response time was awesome.