Wedding Rings in Styria:The Goldsmith

At Gregor Wechselberger, you’ll find wedding rings and jewelry with a story and personality. For one thing, the goldsmith can transform old pieces of jewelry—such as precious heirlooms from your grandmother or mother—into something entirely new. For another, you can forge your own wedding rings here as part of a workshop.

In 2005, Gregor began creating wedding rings together with his customers. His workshops have since become very popular and attract customers even from outside Styria. Once the design of your wedding rings has been finalized, a date for the workshop is scheduled. Here, you’ll spend three hours working on your own wedding rings, giving you the chance to witness firsthand how the symbol of your love takes shape from exclusive materials. You can even saw, file, bend, and solder the metal yourselves. You’re also welcome to bring your old gold to the workshop, which will then be melted down together and processed on the spot. Finally, Gregor puts the finishing touches on the rings—they are polished, matted, or milled, and, upon request, one or more gemstones are set into them.

Gregor also works with the ancient Japanese technique “Mokume Gane,” which captivates above all with its visual appeal. Mokume Gane means “wood-grained metal.” It consists of at least two different metals that are fused together through diffusion bonding. In his kiln, Gregor can craft your rings entirely to your specifications—so you aren’t limited to standard material combinations. You choose the materials, their thickness, and the pattern, and the rings are crafted exactly according to your wishes.

For Gregor, jewelry means one thing above all else: personality. Because not every piece of jewelry suits every person, but there is something perfect for everyone. The stories of his customers, their emotions, and his passion for his work make Gregor’s jewelry and wedding rings something special—both for the owners and for him.