Express your unique style with a completely one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that you helped create. Yanke Designs is more than a jewelry store, we're a select jewelry service that specializes in providing a personalized experience, resulting in one-of-a-kind works of art that are uniquely you.
With our fine selection of stones, years of experience, and a passion for providing personal 1-on-1 attention to every client-we take pride in being there for your voice to be heard and your vision to become a reality.Browse our collection of world-class diamonds and gemstones to find the one that speaks to you and make your piece yours.
With our fine selection of stones, years of experience, and a passion for providing personal 1-on-1 attention to every client-we take pride in being there for your voice to be heard and your vision to become a reality.Browse our collection of world-class diamonds and gemstones to find the one that speaks to you and make your piece yours.
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Kim was an accomplished jeweler when she first met Frank in 1975. Master Italian Goldsmith Alexander Bongiorno recognized their desire and raw talent when inviting Kim (1971) and Frank (1975) as his personal apprentices. Frank and Kim married each other in 1979. Embarking together on a mission to design and manufacture custom-made jewelry, Yanke Designs opened for business in 1981.
Inheriting a fabulous fine jewelry piece or collection from a family member or friend is a huge compliment. Don't let those lovely gems go to waste or be forgotten in a jewelry box. Below are some examples of how we were able to keep the memory alive for our customers by creating a custom jewelry designs from their heirlooms.
Everyone has a different story, and those stories inspire us to create custom made jewelry. Our 100% original, hand-crafted jewelry will tell your story in a truly unique way! Celebrate your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday with a one-of-a-kind creation from Yanke Designs.
With the help of our award-winning designers, your favorite gems or family heirlooms will be transformed into a piece of fine jewelry that expresses your unique style.Our client brought in a series of beautiful loose gems from South America looking to create the classic mother's ring. Together we came up with the idea of creating a set of custom rings that could work individually or in combination with one another to form a "ring family."
With the help of our award-winning designers, your favorite gems or family heirlooms will be transformed into a piece of fine jewelry that expresses your unique style.Our client brought in a series of beautiful loose gems from South America looking to create the classic mother's ring. Together we came up with the idea of creating a set of custom rings that could work individually or in combination with one another to form a "ring family."
Designing a piece of custom jewelry is an experience that can sound equally exciting and intimidating-it can all depend on what stage of planning you're in. It doesn't matter if you have a loose idea or detailed sketches-getting a beautiful custom piece doesn't need to be complicated, and our skilled designers make it easy to order something customized and "uniquely you".
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Chris Krieg
Dec 17, 2021
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I ordered my wife's engagement ring from another jeweler that we found on Pintrest and we wanted the wedding band to match. After looking at several different stores, we couldn't find a band that perfectly complimented the engagement ring. My family has been going to Frank Yankee to get their rings done for years, and I was no exception. We came to Frank with a general idea of what we wanted, and then he mocked up a custom design that matched perfectly what we were looking for and worked out with our budget. We are so happy with how it turned out and we expect to be a returning customer when the
James Forbes
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
We had a wonderful experience working with Yanke Designs. Frank and Kim were so helpful and intuitive as we went through the design process that it made the result even more meaningful for us. With such great technical expertise and personal service right in Traverse City, I couldn't imagine going anywhere else!
We had a wonderful experience working with Yanke Designs. Frank and Kim were so helpful and intuitive as we went through the design process that it made the result even more meaningful for us. With such great technical expertise and personal service right in Traverse City, I couldn't imagine going anywhere else!
Bill Moesta
Nov 25, 2021
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Cheryl Duggan
Nov 23, 2021
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I can't thank Kim and Frank enough for creating an exquisite ring and necklace from family jewelry that held great sentimental value. The new pieces are absolutely stunning, reflecting my personality and style. They take time to listen and involve you in the design process. The craftsmanship of the finished pieces is exceptional. When you purchase jewelry from the Yankes, you receive personal attention and unique designs that cannot be matched at chain stores.
Megan Ehlers
Nov 07, 2021
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Amy Page
Nov 05, 2021
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Frank and Kim Yanke are, by far, the most trustworthy, knowledgeable and creative jewelers my husband and I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Our most cherished jewelry pieces are Yanke designed and crafted. This is not mass production jewelry! The artistic beauty and attention to detail of each of their pieces is second to none. When you make that decision to work with and purchase from Yanke Designs you’re not just buying jewelry, you're investing in art.
Sam Wagner
Oct 29, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
By far the best experience we’ve had at any jeweler. We had other jewelers deny us because they said “it can’t be done” but Frank and his wife helped us out no problem whatsoever. They do incredible custom work and will figure a way to make you any design you want. Highly recommend!
By far the best experience we’ve had at any jeweler. We had other jewelers deny us because they said “it can’t be done” but Frank and his wife helped us out no problem whatsoever. They do incredible custom work and will figure a way to make you any design you want. Highly recommend!
Ben Fischer
Oct 27, 2021
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Frank and Kim are the best in the business. They helped me design a timeless look for my now wife's engagement and wedding bands. When I see the ring on her finger it is much more sentimental than seeing something I would have bought at the big box stores. If you want a perfect piece, go to Yanke Designs. Highly recommend!!
Casey Sage
Oct 26, 2021
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Frank and Kim took my old wedding band and engagement band and transformed it into this stunning new ring that I absolutely love. They were so professional when they sat down with my husband and me; they spent so much time finding out what I liked and didn’t like to give me the perfect ring. If you are looking for amazing people to work with, high quality jewelers and jewelry and people that just know their stuff - visit Yanke Designs. You will not be sorry you did!
Philip Taylor
Oct 25, 2021
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