Custom jewelry design is a special process that celebrates individuality, creativity, and craftsmanship. It offers clients the opportunity to express themselves through wearable art and create meaningful pieces that hold significant personal and emotional value.
At Buffalo Craft we are passionate about crafting timeless treasures that elevate your style and celebrate life's most precious moments. Our expertly trained artisans specialize in custom fabrication, heirloom repairs, rebuilds, restorations, and hand engraving, using only the finest materials to ensure exceptional quality and unmatched beauty. Whether you're searching for a breathtaking engagement ring, a statement necklace for a special occasion, or a personalized heirloom piece to cherish for generations, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life with unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Whether you're marking a milestone moment or simply treating yourself to something special, let Buffalo Craft be your trusted partner in celebrating life's unforgettable moments with elegance and grace.
Mark Farrell completed the Graduate Bench Jewelry Program from New Approach School for Jewelers in 2010. This comprehensive training poised Mark well to become the sole jeweler of a local jewelry store for three years before transitioning to Buffalo Craft full time. Currently, Mark is deeply involved in the jewelry community and continues to work closely with his mentors, CAD designers, gemstone cutters, and suppliers in the industry, all of whom have become valuable resources to him and his business. While he continues to take every opportunity to learn new skills, he also enjoys sharing his knowledge with this valued community wherever he can. In 2021, Mark made his first trip to Thailand to set up manufacturing for his debut nature inspired jewelry line, Elegant World. This same project saw his return in 2022. Mark continues to consult with companies looking to manufacture on a large scale. 2023 was a busy year as Bench No.5 and their clients continued to see significant growth. Further, Mark was a speaker at AGTA in Tucson, was featured in Rock and Gem Magazine and began laying the foundation for our gemstone company. Above all, Mark is dedicated to BCC and Bench No. 5 and most importantly helping our clients grow and scale their businesses from a manufacturing lens. Whether he is sourcing materials (helping our customer through design logistics), completing a repair (aiding in the manufacturing process, or fabricating an heirloom piece, Mark goes above and beyond to ensure each job is of the highest quality and craftsmanship before it leaves his bench.
After completing the Graduate Bench Jewelry Program from New Approach School for Jewelers in 2018 Nathan Hale spent the next 4 years working as a stone setter and bench jeweler with a designer in Nashville, Tennessee. During this time, he continued his education with NASJ completing valuable courses in, Wax Carving, Advanced Stone Setting, Ornamental Hand Engraving, and Pneumatic Hand Engraving. Sharing the same passion for Jewelry as Mark, the two combined forces in 2022 when Nathan was hired as an apprentice at Buffalo Craft Company. Today, Nathan’s passion for hand engraving and gold inlay techniques propels him forward as he incorporates these skills into his work at Buffalo Craft and Bench No. 5. In 2023, he was awarded for these efforts and honored by the 24K Club for his dedication to the industry. Beyond this, he assists Mark with a catalog of advanced skills such as repair diagnostics, designer manufacturing, advanced stone setting (i.e., fishtail, French cut, bright cut, and bead and bright), rebuilds, and restorations. It goes without saying, Nathan is a valuable member of Buffalo Craft. His knowledge and experience are clear, though, he never passes up an opportunity to learn a new skill. Above all he gives immense care and attention to each job that comes across his bench.
Andre Kallas is a second-generation jeweler hailing from Santa Fe, NM. His passion for jewelry craftsmanship was nurtured from a young age in his father's jewelry studio. While at the University of New Mexico he studied business along with jewelry courses. After getting his degree in Business Management from the Anderson School of Business, he sought to expand his jewelry skills. Andre pursued education at New Approach School for Jewelers, where he completed the 12-week bench comprehensive jeweler program in 2021, the advanced micro Pavé course in 2022, and the dynamic CAD program in 2022. This background has equipped Andre with a deep understanding of jewelry design and manufacturing, making him a skilled and knowledgeable jeweler. Joining the team at Buffalo Craft has opened his eyes to new horizons within the jewelry industry, enriching his perspective and skills. With a background in a family-owned jewelry store, his unique viewpoint and deep knowledge have enhanced our jewelry team.
