Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Richard studied metalsmithing at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He has been designing beautiful jewelry for his store as well as unique custom creations for nearly 40 years. Opening his first shop in 1976, he has grown to become a long-standing, familiar and trusted presence in downtown Birmingham. Inspired both by Art Nouveau and Modernism, the seemingly paradoxical combination of these two influences has led to Richard's unique style.
Working in platinum, gold, palladium and sterling silver along with unusual colored gemstones and diamonds, he provides objects of quality and beauty for clients who feel the need for art to be an integral part of their lives.
Working in platinum, gold, palladium and sterling silver along with unusual colored gemstones and diamonds, he provides objects of quality and beauty for clients who feel the need for art to be an integral part of their lives.
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At Grinstein Jewelry & Design, we are experts in designing and making beautiful jewelry. We want to help you pick the perfect ring based on your aesthetic, lifestyle, timeline and budget. You should feel happy, relaxed and confident in your choice, which is why we try to guide you without pushing our ideas.
At Grinstein Jewelry & Design, we welcome the opportunity to design and create jewelry for our clients, both new and old and any budget. Whether this is your first experience of custom made jewelry or you are a seasoned commissioner of the arts, our goal is to make the entire process as enjoyable and stress free as possible!.
We shopped multiple places for my engagement ring. However, Richard and his staff were the only individuals we met with that made us feel like this was truly a special part of our engagement/wedding and helped to make it so much more than a transaction. We decided immediately on also having them assist with our wedding bands.
Reviews (7)
Andrew Walters
Apr 23, 2022
I couldn't have been happier with the service I got at Grinstein. Not having a lot of experience or knowledge of rings wasn't an issue at all. Richard was very patient and helpful in walking me through the process. I was incredibly nervous I wouldn't be able to accurately portray the ring design that I had in mind but Richard made it super easy and stress free. Thanks!
Mellissa Lewis
Aug 13, 2021
I'm incredibly happy with the folks at Grinstein Jewelers. My fathers ring that he's had for almost 20 years was absolutely destroyed, and I snuck it away from him to get it fixed. The help and communication I received was unrivaled. Richard is an actual magician and an angel. I'm so lucky a good friend of mine recommended him. When my dad opened the surprise, he instantly started to cry.
I don't think I've ever seen him so happy. My father is the hardest working, most selfless man I know and this message is one of many thank yous I received. If you knew him, you would understand how big this is. I'm so happy with the kindness Richard and his beautiful assistant gave to me. I've never seen his ring look how it did. Thank you again a thousand times over.
I don't think I've ever seen him so happy. My father is the hardest working, most selfless man I know and this message is one of many thank yous I received. If you knew him, you would understand how big this is. I'm so happy with the kindness Richard and his beautiful assistant gave to me. I've never seen his ring look how it did. Thank you again a thousand times over.
Brad Ather
Mar 23, 2021
Back in 2009 I decided to take a friend's suggestion to visit Richard and see about an engagement ring. My friend interned with Richard and so I trusted his referral. After calling and speaking with him, I visited their shop in downtown Birmingham. It was my pleasure to meet Richard in his shop, I could tell he took pride in his work. We talked about what I was looking for and price range.
His guidance was professional and respectful to my financial situation. I picked a style and Richard was able to help me decide on a man made gem and a beautiful finish. Over time the ring would require polishing and eventually about 9 years later a chance to be fixed up a bit. When I was in the process I didn't have a lot of money to put into the ring.
It was silver, so over time it wouldn't hold up totally, no fault to the artist, the material is a soft metal. Richard fixed it up and it was gorgeous again, though the ring itself had started to warp a bit later on, due to the soft material. My wife didn't want to wear it, it was uncomfortable and slipping off her finger. It was time to redo it right.
I contacted Grinsteins about doing just this. They were very receptive and helpful through this process. Since we're in a pandemic Grinsteins has taken safety precautions to protect themselves and their customers. To visit you will need to call ahead to set an appointment. Masks are required. I brought the ring in and dropped it off. Later I received a call from Richard to discuss the new ring and he gave me a couple of material options and explained further the quality and downsides to each but we settled on a white gold finish that's sure to put a sparkle on my wife's finger.
His guidance was professional and respectful to my financial situation. I picked a style and Richard was able to help me decide on a man made gem and a beautiful finish. Over time the ring would require polishing and eventually about 9 years later a chance to be fixed up a bit. When I was in the process I didn't have a lot of money to put into the ring.
It was silver, so over time it wouldn't hold up totally, no fault to the artist, the material is a soft metal. Richard fixed it up and it was gorgeous again, though the ring itself had started to warp a bit later on, due to the soft material. My wife didn't want to wear it, it was uncomfortable and slipping off her finger. It was time to redo it right.
I contacted Grinsteins about doing just this. They were very receptive and helpful through this process. Since we're in a pandemic Grinsteins has taken safety precautions to protect themselves and their customers. To visit you will need to call ahead to set an appointment. Masks are required. I brought the ring in and dropped it off. Later I received a call from Richard to discuss the new ring and he gave me a couple of material options and explained further the quality and downsides to each but we settled on a white gold finish that's sure to put a sparkle on my wife's finger.
Taylor Luxton
Dec 12, 2019
Incredible hospitality and customer service. Unique handcrafted jewelry and a perfect engagement My husband was introduced to Richard through a colleague and after meeting him and seeing his products there was no question that He would my engagement ring and wedding band from Richard. Richard is kind (never pushy) and incredibly knowledgeable with wedding jewelry.
Best part: he designs the jewelry. Each piece is unique and crafted for you and your s/o Richard, unlike online and the other jewelers I met, became part of our engagement and wedding experience. My husband went to at least ten different jewelers and searched online before He met Richard and I can honestly say I'm grateful that he was introduced and got to enjoy such a unique experience working with him. His prices are beyond fair. His service is impeccable and his products are beautiful. Highly recommended.
Best part: he designs the jewelry. Each piece is unique and crafted for you and your s/o Richard, unlike online and the other jewelers I met, became part of our engagement and wedding experience. My husband went to at least ten different jewelers and searched online before He met Richard and I can honestly say I'm grateful that he was introduced and got to enjoy such a unique experience working with him. His prices are beyond fair. His service is impeccable and his products are beautiful. Highly recommended.
Deborah Paul-McDonald
Jun 23, 2018
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