Meet the Goldsmiths
At Renaissance Goldsmiths, our workshop is the heart of everything we do. We work with a collective of local masters dedicated to the heritage of hand-fabrication and the standards of contemporary design. Each piece that leaves our benches carries the soul of the maker and a commitment to craftsmanship that lasts for generations. Meet the hands behind your heritage pieces.
Karen Byrne
With a love of rocks since I could walk, my journey into fine jewelry was the natural evolution of a lifelong passion. This foundation led me to earn a degree in Art and Design, followed by a Diamond Specialist certification through GIA. Since 2004, I have chosen this creative path out of a deep love for the craft, bringing academic design principles and technical gemological expertise to every piece I create. For over two decades, I have transformed raw materials into sculptural adornments—handcrafted masterpieces designed to be cherished for generations.
David Ackerman
As a self-taught artist, I have spent my entire life exploring different forms of creative expression. For the past 16 years, I have been fortunate to channel that lifelong passion into a full-time career as a goldsmith and bronze sculptor. Operating out of Gustin's Gallery of Goldsmiths in Corning, NY, my work is deeply inspired by a reverence for history and the natural world. My ultimate goal is simple: to keep creating for as long as I am able, using my art to bring beauty, positivity, and meaning into the world. Thank you for supporting my journey
Pam Hill
Since 1986, Pam Hill has been transforming raw copper into "wearable art" from her studio in Mount Morris, NY. Specializing in the rare heritage technique of copper enameling, Pam hand-cuts each original design before fusing finely ground glass to metal at temperatures reaching $1500°F$. Through a meticulous process of firing each piece between 7 and 45 times, she achieves a vibrant, multidimensional finish that feels truly alive. The result is a collection of one-of-a-kind designer originals where no two items are exactly alike—from signature studio treasures to bespoke commissions inspired by your own personal photographs.