"Distinctive originals redesigned from your sentimental existing stones... We make the next generation's keepsakes."
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Custom Jewelry Designs

by Bruce J Snider M.S., G.G.-GIAProfessional Jewelry Designer since 1980 All Designs are the Sole Property of Bruce J Snider - For the Exception of Designers I work for.
Hand Fabricated Platinum & Diamond Engagement Ring by Bruce J Snider
14kt White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring by Bruce J Snider
14kt White Gold Diamond Bridal set by Bruce J Snider
14kt White Gold & Antique Diamond Ring by Bruce J Snider using Clients Diamonds
18kt White Gold, Diamond and Cushion Cut Golden Ceylon Sapphire Bridal Set by Bruce J Snider
18kt Yellow Gold Men's Ring by Bruce J Snider using clients intaglio crest stone. by Bruce J Snider
18kt Rose Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring with Cushion Cut Fancy Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds by Bruce J Snider
14kt Yellow and White Gold Custom Fashion Ring with Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Channel Set Diamonds by Bruce J Snider
Platinum Pendant containing a 2.07cts. Certified Lab Created Round Brilliant Cut Diamond by Bruce J Snider
18kt Yellow Gold Lightning Ridge Black Opal Pendant by Bruce J Snider
18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond Nautical Compass Coin Pendant by Bruce J Snider
Custom Sterling Silver Scull & Crossbones Rings, Pendants & Earrings by Bruce J Snider


  • Bruce J Snider LLC
  • Gemological Laboratory Appraisals
  • Administration Office

  • 6222 Richmond Ave. Suite 320
  • Houston, Texas 77057
  • by appointment only
  • 713 995-7975 - Services Include - Custom Jewelry Designs Certified Jewelry Appraisals
  • Graduate Gemologist - GIA
  • Master Models and Production
  • Micro-Laser Welding
  • Hand-Engraving Jewelry Repairs I typically do not answer long distance calls.... Please Text! We do Not purchase jewelry from the general public.
  • Call or Text for Exhibition & Trade Show Schedule
HAND-ENGRAVING
Hand-Engraved Vintage Folding Knife
Hand-Engraved Ladies Stainless Rolex Clasp
Hand-Engraved Men's Platinum Wedding Band
Hand-Engraved Vintage Bird Hunting Rifle Receiver
Hand-Engraved Custom Sterling Silver Hawaiian Maui Fish Hook Pendantby Bruce J Snider
Hand-Engraved Initials & Signature on a Vintage Hermes Lighterby Bruce J Snider
Hand-Engraved Custom Motorcycle Parts by Bruce J Snider
Hand-Engraved Custom Sterling Silver Western Belt Bucklesby Bruce J Snider

Metallurgical repair Laser Services

Hermetic Seals & Assembly on Stainless, P-20, Inconel & Titanium Needle Housing for a Chemical Company
Hermetic Seals & Assembly on Stainless, P-20 and Aluminum Hand Held Sensors for a Military Contract
Repaired Sheared off Piston for a Hydraulic Oil & Gas Service Company
Tabs Built on this Inconel & Gold Plated Sensor for an Oil & Gas Service Company
Filled Hole on this Stainless Component for an Oil & Gas Service Company
"V" Grooved and Filled this Vintage Bird Hunting Rifle Component for a Gunsmith
"V" Grooved and Assembled this Broken Vintage Bird Hunting Rifle Component for a Gunsmith
Filled Holes on an Injector for a University's Engineering Department
A Division of Bruce J Snider LLC since 2008
Since 2008, Our micro laser welding has been providing a broad spectrum of services from assembly, hermetic seals & repairing components tailored to the scientific & industrial sectors. Our micro laser welder is specially built for continuous duty cycle and for depth penetration. No need to V-groove and build ups. Plenty of power to weld high reflective metals such as copper, silver and aluminum yet has the control to weld cross sections thinner then 0.0015 of an inch easily without punching through - capable of welding most metal alloys such as 300 and 400 series stainless steel, tools steel, P20, Inconel, gold, platinum, palladium, chromium cobalt, nickel chrome, titanium, Monel, Kovar, Nitinol, etc.
Bronze Statue Corporate Awards of American Eagles by Bruce J Snider
Award-Winning Artist since 1977 Bruce J Snider started his career as an artist in 1977 & 1978 after winning gold medals and awards from the National Scholastic Art Awards, as well as the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show where he won a Gold Medal and a scholorship to the Glassell School of Art. "His artworks have shown in many of Houston's finest art galleries, and are in private and corporate collections around the world." - Accepting Commissions- click to view gallery
Rated by CBS Houston as being in the "Top Ten" Best Local Jewelry Designers in Houston. September 18, 2012 edition.
5 Times "Super Service Award" Winner - Angies List: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015! Numerous "Gold Circle" Awards - Past BBB of Greater Houston Member National Scholastic Art Awards Gold Medal Winner - 1977-78 Houston Livestock & Rodeo Art Show - Gold Medal & Scholarship Winner 1978 Master of Science in Economic Developement - University of Houston System Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America
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