Yanke Designs Fine Jewelry

Yanke Designs Fine Jewelry Traverse City's #1 Trusted Custom Jeweler. Specializing in jewelry hand crafted by owner and master m

Inspired by the fire and beauty of natural gemstones, Frank Yanke knew he wanted to create custom designed jewelry– rings, necklaces, bracelets and more – each hand-crafted to reflect the unique character and style of its wearer. After attending college, Frank gained an apprenticeship with well-known Troy jeweler, Alex Bongiorno. It was while honing his skills as a goldsmith that Frank met his wif

e, Kim, who herself was a custom jewelry apprentice under Bongiorno. Embarking together on a mission to design and manufacture custom made jewelry, Frank and Kim Yanke opened for business in 1981. In 1989 they settled in Franklin Village, where their store, Yanke Designs, is a well-known destination for people seeking one-of-a-kind jewelry to mark an engagement, wedding, anniversary, birthday or other special occasion. The Yanke Designs Difference
Unlike the jewelry stores at the mall or in the department store, the Yanke Designs showroom features 100% original designs created by the Yankes. In addition to pieces in the showroom Yanke Designs creates custom designs for the individual client. Every custom design springs from the shared vision of the designer and the client. Frank and Kim educate their clients on gem selection and walk them through the entire design process. The Yankes provide the expert craftsmanship and the personal touch that makes each piece unique. “Straightforward” and “honest” are the words customers use to describe the experience. Whether it’s an engagement ringfashioned from a family heirloom stone or a pendant necklace crafted from stones found only in Africa, Yanke Designs is ready to exceed each customer’s expectations.

10/25/2023

All good things must come to an end . . . for now . . .

10/15/2023
08/16/2023

Mickey at sunrise is quite a sight! 🤩 I bet you would love to give this boy a forever home and wake up to that sweet face every morning. ❤️🥰🐾

Mickey is approximately 6 years old and is a staff and volunteer favorite here at CHS. 🥹 He has been with us far too long and desperately needs a forever home. ❤️ Give us a call at 231-946-5116 if you’d like to meet him!

06/22/2023

Watch your kids while they swim. Many kids will drown right in front of their parents, because drowning doesn’t look like what you think it does.

Do YOU know what it looks like?

It’s not what you see on TV. TV dramatizes it to keep you in suspense and make you keep watching.

This is what drowning REALLY looks like:

1) It’s SILENT. No splashes. No screams. They are trying to breathe and can’t make noises.

2) It’s FAST! It takes 20-60 seconds.

3) There is no jumping out of the water or arms flailing around. It happens almost entirely under water.

4) Their head will be arched up, attempting to reach the surface to breathe. They may bob up and down just at the surface for a little while and this can look like doggy paddling/playing.

5) Under the water, they are in a vertical, up and down position and their arms and legs are cycling as if they are trying to climb a ladder.

6) They can’t move forward much, if at all….not enough to get to safety.

7) They can be right next to the wall or an exit and still not be able to reach it…and they will drown inches away from safety.

8 ) They can be in water shallow enough for them to stand in but not realize they can simply stand up, as they are in panic mode.

Learn to spot drowning. You just might save a little life!!

Forty years ago this weekend, Kim and Frank displayed for the very first time, their jewelry at an Art Fair. It so happe...
08/11/2021

Forty years ago this weekend, Kim and Frank displayed for the very first time, their jewelry at an Art Fair. It so happened that it was the Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair, which is having it's 62nd Anniversary this weekend. Rated as one of the finest Art Fairs by participating artists. Please visit us in BOOTH 34 as we would love to say hello to past, present and future patrons!
Sincerely, Kim and Frank Yanke

Address

328 Munson Avenue, Ste B
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+12487988186

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