Steve Kriechbaum and his sophisticated, handcrafted jewelry should be familiar to everyone who’s attended the top juried craft shows in Texas since the 1980’s, like the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair in Kerrville or the Laguna Gloria Fiesta in Austin.

His training as a craftsman began by studying sculpture in the fine arts department at the University of Texas in El Paso and continued with practical instruction at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology. 40 years later, his finished jewelry pieces continue to combine sculptural design with his passion for technical precision.

Steve’s jewelry featuring fine gemstones set in gold, platinum, and silver has been honored with numerous awards of excellence over the years, but his more important legacy may be his generosity in sharing his vast knowledge of jewelry crafting techniques with his students and fellow jewelers.