Old-Town Ateliers and Bespoke Goldsmiths
The independent goldsmiths of the old town, most trading from a single small workshop off a Niederdorf or Rathaus lane, who design and make a ring from scratch rather than sell one off a shelf. This is where you go for a stone you already own, a family heirloom to rework, or a design that does not exist yet. Expect a first consultation, a sketch or render, then weeks of bench work before a fitting. Quality shows in how much of the piece is actually made on site rather than cast elsewhere and badged with a name. We rank these by years in business, whether the goldsmith's own name is on the door, and real evidence of custom commissions, not just repairs.
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Strehlgasse 33, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1933
Third-generation Altstadt goldsmiths since 1933, whose own bench sits above the boutique and turns loose stones or heirlooms into one-of-a-kind rings.
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Münsterhof 14, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1984
An old-town goldsmith atelier on Münsterhof running since 1984, with its own bench upstairs and a stated policy of letting clients watch the work.
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Kuttelgasse 15, Zürich
A Zurich family goldsmith once called Steinlin, now a shop-in-shop with LOMA Goldschmied and one named diamond ring built to double as an engagement ring.
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Lowenstrasse 43, Zurich (also Bern) · depuis 2014
A Zurich and Bern wedding ring lounge that publishes its prices upfront, offers virtual consultations and takes each ring in house from design to final polish.
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Rennweg 20, Zürich · depuis 2010
An English-fluent boutique on Rennweg, founded in 2010, that pairs its own in-house atelier with hand-picked pieces from outside goldsmiths for engagement ring shoppers new to Zurich.
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Storchengasse 13, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1984
A family goldsmith on a quiet old-town lane, on Storchengasse since 1984, running its own bench a 10-minute walk away.
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Münstergasse 13, Zürich (Altstadt)
A small old-town atelier where named goldsmiths Armin Spillmann, Barbara Spillmann and Marc Derron hand-craft wedding and partner rings on site, plus an unusual carbon-fibre line.
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Globus Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich · depuis 2022
A Zurich lab-grown diamond and recycled-gold jewelry brand, founded in 2022, with a temporary Globus Bahnhofstrasse space plus a Pelikanplatz showroom for bespoke consultations.
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Usteristrasse 17, Zürich · depuis 2005
Second-generation family atelier near Löwenplatz where brothers Edwin and Robert Pérez have built rings by hand since 2005.
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Limmatquai 24, Zürich · depuis 2010
An owner-led Zurich goldsmith and watchmaker on the Limmatquai, making engagement rings and wedding bands on site with a small named team.
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Wohllebgasse 7, 8001 Zürich · depuis 2009
Fairtrade-gold goldsmith with real Zürich and Geneva addresses, English service, transparent CHF pricing and a free first resizing
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Uraniastrasse 11, Zürich · depuis 2003
A two-person, walk-in goldsmith just off Bahnhofstrasse who has made and repaired rings from Uraniastrasse 11 since 2003, no appointment needed.
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Augustinergasse 34, Zürich · depuis 2014
A women-run Altstadt goldsmith atelier at Augustinergasse 34, founded in 2014, working from a heritage building with its own dedicated Trauring collection.
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In Gassen 6, Zürich (plus a Wetzikon location) · depuis 1999
An appointment-only goldsmith couple's atelier where the bench work happens in Wetzikon and the Zürich shop near Paradeplatz handles consultations and fittings.
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Rindermarkt 17, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1991
A one-woman fair-trade goldsmith atelier in Zürich's Altstadt, working German-only, designing rings and wedding bands from scratch rather than off a shelf.
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Glockengasse, Zürich (Niederdorf) · depuis 2006
A husband-and-wife goldsmith duo in Zürich's old town who design and bench-make engagement rings and custom pieces from a first sketch to the finished ring.
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Rennweg 12, Zürich · depuis 1998
Two federally certified goldsmiths who cut and set their own stones in Zurich's old town, running the atelier under their own names since 1998.
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Pelikanplatz 15, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1991
A gemologist-run atelier off Pelikanplatz that designs and builds one-off rings from scratch rather than selling from a case.
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Spiegelgasse 5, Zürich (Niederdorf)
A Niederdorf goldsmith run by Rainer Berchtold, showing dozens of custom rings and heirloom upcycling online, though the site is German only with no prices or hours published.
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Neumarkt 15, Zürich (Niederdorf, Altstadt) · depuis 2010
A stone-first Niederdorf goldsmith where a documented, named craftsman builds each ring's setting around your own diamond, with a bilingual site
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Neumarkt, Zürich (Altstadt) · depuis 1921
A fourth-generation Zurich goldsmith since 1921, known for hand-engraved signet and heraldic rings alongside made-to-order wedding bands.
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Brunngasse 14, Zürich · depuis 2004
Named-owner goldsmith in the old town who also buys and appraises diamonds, jewelry and luxury watches on site, useful before or alongside a ring commission.
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Spiegelgasse 5, Zürich (Niederdorf)
A one-person Niederdorf goldsmith whose own website says almost nothing, but whose trading is well corroborated elsewhere, custom rings included.
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St. Peterhofstatt 4, 8001 Zürich · depuis 2011
An old-town atelier where named 18-karat gold rings like nodo and chui come ready to order, with worldwide shipping and English service for Zurich's international buyers.
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Schipfe 23, Zürich (Limmat riverside, Altstadt)
A one-woman Altstadt goldsmith on the Limmat who reworks old jewellery into new pieces and publishes a 27-photo ring gallery before you ever book a consultation.
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Kuttelgasse 15, Zürich · depuis 2025
An old-town Zürich goldsmith atelier where two Steinlin-trained makers handle custom engagement ring commissions, heirloom reworking, and repairs in person.
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Schipfe 43, Zürich (Altstadt)
A two-master Altstadt workshop on the Schipfe where the goldsmith who greets you also forges the metal, mokume gane included, no stock case in sight.
Questions fréquentes
Can I bring my own gemstone or an old family heirloom to be turned into a new ring?
Yes, many of these independent ateliers specialize in reworking existing stones or heirlooms into one of a kind designs. Several shops have their own benches on site to facilitate this process.
Is it possible to see the goldsmith actually working on my ring?
Some old town ateliers feature their own workshops upstairs or nearby and even offer clients the chance to watch the craftsmanship in progress. This transparency is a hallmark of the traditional workshop model found in these listings.
Do I need to book an appointment before visiting a goldsmith in the old town?
While many offer consultations, some small ateliers allow for walk in visits without a prior appointment. It is always wise to check if a specific maker requires a scheduled time for bespoke design discussions.
Are there options for those looking for sustainable or ethically sourced materials?
You can find specialists who focus on fairtrade gold, recycled gold, or lab grown diamonds. These makers prioritize transparent sourcing and ethical production methods for their bespoke pieces.
How can I communicate with the goldsmith if I am not a native German speaker?
Several boutiques in this category provide services in English to assist international clients. Some even offer virtual consultations to make the initial design process easier for those not currently in Zurich.