45+ Years of Jewellery Craft. One Neighbourhood Jeweller.

Frank has spent his career earning the trust of Calgarians one repair, one custom design, and one honest appraisal at a time.

"Frank has always known to be caring, thoughtful and of the greatest integrity." — Don Mitchell, Google Review

Frank's Story

A Career Built on Trust, Not Turnover

Frank has been in the jewellery trade for over 45 years — long enough to have seen trends come and go, and long enough to know that the fundamentals never change: honest work, fair pricing, and treating every piece of jewellery like it matters, because to the person who owns it, it always does.

For more than 32 of those years, Frank has run The Karat Patch right here in Calgary, building a client list the old-fashioned way — through repeat visits, referrals, and a 4.9-star reputation built one appointment at a time. There's no sales floor, no upselling, and no rush. Just Frank, his bench, and whatever you've brought in.

Whether it's designing a custom engagement ring from scratch, resizing a family heirloom passed down through generations, or giving an honest estate appraisal so an executor can settle a loved one's affairs fairly, Frank brings the same care to every single piece.

32+

Years Serving Calgary

45+

Years in the Trade

4.9★

274 Google Reviews

How Frank Works

By Appointment. On Purpose.

The Karat Patch operates by appointment only — a deliberate choice that shapes everything about the experience.

Your Full Attention

No walk-in traffic, no distractions. When you're in the chair with Frank, the conversation is entirely about your jewellery.

Honest Advice First

Frank tells you what a piece is actually worth, what a repair actually needs, and whether a custom design idea actually makes sense — before any pricing conversation.

Work Done Right