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October 2023 by Peter Hotvedt
After having read MANY positive reviews, I decided to commission Mr. Gulko for an engagement ring piece. I'm glad to report that the reviews were spot on, Alex is an excellent craftsman who made the perfect piece. My fiancée absolutely loves it and I have Mr. Gulko to thank. I would absolutely recommend his work if you're looking for custom jewelry!
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July 2023 by Bill Hoeft
Alex is an amazing craftsman and artist. You will not be disappointed in his designs or his craftsmanship.
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May 2023 by Hayden Hull
I bought a ring second hand that had been made by Mr.Gulko but it was a tad small for me. He was able to resize it for me and I haven’t taken it off since. It is my favorite piece of jewelry I own.
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July 2022 by Brian Tobelmann
If you are looking for spectacular jewelry, this is the place. I have now worked with Alex on 2 different pieces and am in the process of developing a 3rd with him. He is such a great jeweler and clearly excels in this field. I couldn't imagine working with anyone else and it will be a sad day when he retires.I visited many jewelers before coming to Alex and I always felt a little uneasy about what they would create. It always felt like they were trying to sell something than create something. I think that is where Alex really sets himself apart in that he wants to feel the same inspiration you do and then works with you to create your vision.Each time I have worked with him, it has been extremely comfortable, and he takes the time to understand what you want. Each time I went through multiple iterations, changing small aspect each time and he was so patient in creating lots of different renderings for me.When it came to picking out diamonds, he had a great selection and always seemed to find a perfect stone at a very affordable price. He clearly has a knack for identifying the right stones that will look far better than they are worth in the setting you are designing with him.Lastly, I really appreciate how up front he is on the pricing and is very clear. It certainly always felt like I was getting a very good deal, and I can say after visiting many other jewelers, I could not get nearly as nice of a piece from anyone else for the price I paid.Overall, it was just an absolutely pleasant experience and I am so happy with the pieces he has made. I cannot speak highly enough of Alex and how beautiful his pieces are. He is certainly someone I would travel across the country to work with but am lucky enough to have him here in Ann Arbor. It will certainly be a sad day when he retires so I will have to get as much in now as I can.Pros: custom, up-front, high quality, affordableCons: he has his own style so make sure you like his past work, but otherwise, none!
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December 2021 by Jennifer F.
We are so lucky to have found Alex Gulko! He was able to create a replica of my vintage wedding band after another jeweler attempted to replicate it, was unsuccessful, and even told us that it was not possible. Mr. Gulko took a look at the other jewelers work and was able to explain to us what went wrong with their attempt, then he explained what he would be able to do to deliver a higher quality result. He was very knowledgeable and was able to set realistic expectations when recreating a vintage ring. We are beyond impressed with the final result! The replica Mr. Gulko created is almost identical to the original wedding band. We would recommend anyone go to Alex Gulko for custom jewelry based off our experience.
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October 2021 by Thomas Dougan
Engagement ring I purchased was absolutely amazing and my fiancé was very happy with the design. In addition Alex is a pleasure to work with and helpful at every stage.
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September 2021 by Elizabeth Z
Alex was very easy to work with. We went through books of his designs and he asked me to choose the ones I liked. Based on this, he came up with a pendant design for a stone I had. He added some of his own stones as well, and the quality was very nice.Custom jewelers usually work with high quality materials, and the prices are pretty good for the quality and workmanship. Alex Gulko is right up there in this regard.
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July 2021 by Gretchen Piatt
I contacted Alex because I was looking to have my grandmother’s ring customized into a ring that would capture her lasting memory. After a brief consultation with Alex and a few emails, he designed a beautiful ring that my grandma would have loved. His level of detail and craftsmanship was unprecedented. He was able to combine aspects of her original ring, her heritage, and my birthstone into a piece that I will have forever. Many thanks, Alex!
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April 2021 by Cody Demeter
It's been about a year since I worked with Alex. I couldn't be happier with my decision to work with him on my fiance's engagement ring. The Project was a little different, I wanted to use just the stone from my mother's engagement ring and design a totally new ring. From the very start Alex understood and was able to translate my vision into a physical thing which was amazing I don't think anyone else could have succeeded in bringing to life what was in my head. absolutely recommend for any of your jewelry needs your later have had no problems with the ring at all.
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April 2021 by Arkan Abuyazid
Alex was very patient with me when we were planning out a custom design. He asked us to me to send some photos of rings that my significant other really liked, and through those photos, he was able to find the aesthetic that aligned with my significant other's and my preferences. He knows what he's doing, and he will either meet or exceed your expectations. He definitely exceeded mine.
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February 2021 by Sudha Bhat
I just picked up my rings from Alex today, and I love them! He helped us figure out how to best use the diamonds we inherited to make my engagement ring and wedding band. He totally understood what I wanted, and delivered it way more quickly than I expected for custom jewelry. He was also extremely professional and replied promptly to emails. I highly recommend Alex!
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February 2021 by Faeyt
My (now) wife and I walked into Alex Gulko’s establishment downtown while out on a date. I had fairly recently popped the question and we were looking for design ideas so we could come up with a ring that was representative of “Us”. Alex never treated us like just another customer, he took the time to sit down and get to know a little about us, our story and picked our brains about what we were looking for. The wedding ring design that Alex came up with after listening to us was absolutely stunning, we knew right then that we had to work with him. 4 years later I still catch my wife admiring her ring, in fact, we both do!Our lives are a little different these days, we’ve got a 1 year old that runs us ragged and I thought my beautiful wife deserved a little spoiling, so I emailed Alex Gulko and after chatting back and forth a bit he came up with 3 absolutely brilliant earring designs that really incorporates the theme behind her ring. The hardest part of this entire process was trying to decide between the three design options because all of them were (per my wife) “perfect”! In the end we each selected our preference and, luckily, landed on the same option. Alex opened up his shop for us and took the time to show us our options in terms of stones, sizes and clasps. We walked away knowing he was about to bring her dreams to life. Two weeks later I met up with Alex again, this time to pick up his creation, and I tell ya what, we were not disappointed!She LOVES her new earrings and how much they represent “Us”. She’s spent quite a bit of time in front of the mirror admiring them these last couple days.Working with Alex Gulko is an absolute pleasure, he’s extremely knowledgeable and takes pride in his craft, he won’t create something he isn’t proud of and won’t use a stone unless it’s perfect. His prices are very fair too, in fact I was expecting to pay more for each of the projects we’ve worked together on. A friend of mine is thinking about popping the question to his girlfriend and asked for advice, there’s only one name I considered giving him, if you’ve read this far it’s obvious isn’t it!Thank you again Alex!
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January 2021 by Solomia Soroka
Alex made for me an absolutely stunning wedding band in antique style to match the ring I inherited. He advised me on the right style, designed the band and then matched it so perfectly, that it looks as the set was created at the same tine. Ales also surprised me with the speed of his work. He finished my ring much sooner than I expected and the quality of the work is superb. The price for this kind of work was very reasonable. In addition, Alex is very knowledgeable person, and it is fascinating to talk to him about stylistic differences and the development in the history of jewelry. Thank you. Alex!
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January 2021 by Jennette Rauch
Ten years ago my husband worked with Alex to design my engagement ring and we worked together on a wedding band as well. My husband recently partnered with Alex to surprise me with a gorgeous ring for my right hand. Alex listened to what my husband wanted and made recommendations to not only ensure the design checked all of his boxes but also maximized his budget. After I received the ring we needed to size it, and Alex emailed and FaceTimed with us before we decided to use sizing as an excuse to visit Ann Arbor. Alex made it so easy to get my ring sized and inscribed the band while we were there. I am SO happy with the ring and the entire experience . Thanks Alex!
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January 2021 by Justin Slusher
Alex is extremely professional and provides excellent guidance. His expertise and care for what I envisioned to create resulted in a beautifully custom-crafted ring that continues to receive daily compliments. Thank you Alex!
