History Continued History In 1970, as an adolescent, Anthony Garzino found employment as a Jeweler’s Apprentice for Allen Green in Laguna Beach California. “I started when I was 16 by cutting stones, mostly turquoise, opal, and lapis lazuli---making Indian jewelry which was really popular at the time.” A year later Green died and Anthony found work in a large wholesale trade shop, whose clients for skilled repair work included Tiffany’s. “Mueller’s was a European-style shop.. and they took tremendous pride in their work.” It was Mueller’s pride that brought their demise. Unwilling to sacrifice quality craftsmanship for quantity they broke shop here in the states and the German craftsmen relocated back to Europe. At the invitation of an acquaintance, the 20 year old Anthony Garzino found himself relocating from California to Sequim, WA. “ I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest right away, where the green was really green.” In Sequim Tony refined his skills doing piece work. The jeweler’s you break it you bought policy expedited Anthony’s education. “I was forced to get good quickly.” Any broken stones unfit for remolding were paid for out of Anthony’s pocket. “Some months I didn’t make anything (money) at all.” Garnering new techniques which cut time but not quality, Anthony was able to accomplish more in less time. “ In Sequim I built a lot of confidence. I learned a lot of things from the people there.” Link to Anthony Garzino's Custom Jewelry Design Information Link to information on getting to Anthony Garzino's Gold & Silver by the Sea Gallery Link to information on Anthony Garzino, Master Goldsmith Link to the AGarzino homepage Link to Gallery of Anthony Garzino Master Goldsmith's Accessories Link to Gallery of Anthony Garzino Master Goldsmith's Pendants Link to Gallery of Anthony Garzino Master Goldsmith's Earrings Link to Gallery of Anthony Garzino Master Goldsmith's Rings