MWM Goldsmithing

Mark W. McNown creates one-of-a-kind jewelry art in the Pacific Northwest City of Portland, Oregon. After completing a B.F.A. in design, in metalsmithing at the University of Kansas, and ten years of tutelage under German and American master craftsmen, he began applying this expertise to his own exquisite designs in 1995. Blending fine gems with platinum and high karat gold, McNown's creations echo the tradition of fine European artisans. His jewelry unites the decorative arts of hand engraving, piercing and filigree as well as various styles of stone setting. These techniques make his work distinctive, elegant, and timeless. His works of art are multi layered and invite close inspection to discover their subtle intricacies.