Bracken is a Santa Monica fine jeweler specializing in custom engagement rings, California Gold jewelry, and antique jewelry and watches.

Inspired by raw, ancient, earthy elements with an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship, since 1984.

California Gold Wedding Rings

Ethically-mined California gold from the Sierra Nevada foothills, crafted into wedding bands, earrings and pendants in Santa Monica, California.

Gold jewelry including two rings, a pendant with an animal, and a heart-shaped pendant, arranged on a gray stone surface.
Hand wearing multiple gold rings, each with large clear gemstones, on a textured gray background.

Custom Engagement Rings

Our engagement collection includes unique, handcrafted rings made in our Santa Monica jewelry studio, and antique vintage engagement rings. Or design a custom engagement ring with us – your story, our craft.

A couple dressed in wedding attire holding hands and smiling at each other in a lush garden surrounded by flowers and greenery.

“I knew I wanted something different, and my engagement ring turned out to be a beautiful custom design unlike anything I have seen out there.”

- Sara L. New York

Black and white historical-style photograph of Todd Bracken with a beard and mustache, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, striped shirt, vest, and holding a gold miner's pan with raw gold nuggets.

Master Jeweler, Goldsmith, Graduate Gemologist

As a Los Angeles fine jeweler since 1984, Todd Bracken has created thousands of custom engagement rings, wedding bands and jewelry to mark all occasions. And as a restorer of high-end vintage watches, he has also kept countless individuals on time.

A deep commitment to quality and expert craftsmanship is present throughout Bracken’s breadth of work. And locally made takes on a deeper meaning with the California Gold jewelry collection, made from river gold he mines in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Explore the Design Archives, Todd Bracken’s portfolio of custom jewelry.

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