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Start nowFor more than two decades I have been designing and creating the jewelry that my customers could not find in stores.
I began by using old diamonds for new engagement rings and by redesigning old wedding sets, diamond jewelry and broken jewelry. As …a part of this service I learned about the repair and restoration of jewelry.
IT IS STILL MY FAVORITE WORK: MAKING SOMETHING BROKEN WHOLE AND BEAUTIFUL AGAIN.
In 1987 my husband and I opened TAMPICO, a Boutique, with Antique Jewelry, Antique Gifts, and Wearable Art on Union Street in San Francisco. We soon had friends and clients from all over the world.
My retail business prospered at the expense of our lifestyle. In 2007 we decided that we wanted to spend more time skiing and kayaking, and making Custom Jewelry.
Since 2008 I have been consulting on jewelry archiving and collecting, and designing custom jewelry for my clients.
Tampico.US also has an inventory of jewelry that is for sale and ready to ship. These pieces are usually one of a kind items that I couldn't resist making.
Most of the Gold or Silver that I use is reclaimed.
ALL my new Diamonds and precious gems are certified "Non Conflict" stones.
Unlike many jewelers I not only LOVE jewelry but I also love to WEAR jewelry. All my jewelry is created for people who have an active lifestyle. In other words it is sturdy enough to be worn every day.
My portfolio has examples of rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and cuff links.
Beautiful cameos, coins, seals and intaglios engraved on stone or shell or cast in crystal are abundant in the antique world. They have been cherished and collected for thousands of years. Working with these treasures has become a specialty for Tampico.US.
Let me know what your special interest is.
Maybe, together we can create something special for You.
Thank you for your interest,
wally
P.S. SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE? I AM A FIRM BELIEVER IN LAYAWAY!
Service areaUSA, Canada, Australia, and US Military APO
All others must be approved prior to shipping.
ShippingUSPS,
UPS,
Federal Express
Australian Koroit Boulder Opal…
$1,000 - $2,500
Oxidized Silver Mesh Chain wit…
$175 - $250
Mexican Gold Coin Wedding Neck…
$500 - $3,000
Non Traditional Gents Silver W…
$375 - $1,750
Australian Koroit Boulder Opal…
$150 - $600
Koroit Boulder Opal & Emerald …
$450 - $850
Huge Australian White Opal & T…
$500 - $1,200
Water Jade White Gold Gents Ri…
$600 - $1,200
Silver Love Token Gemstones Ne…
$150 - $500
Vintage Crystal and Gold Brida…
$245
Grape Garnet and Diamond Gold …
$695
Antique Engraved Chalcedony In…
$385
Diamond Wedding Ring Set
$1,650
Tahitian Black and White Pearl…
$750
Tahitian South Seas Pearl & Di…
$750
Faceted Aquamarine and Diamond…
$465
Vintage Wedgewood Cupid 14K Go…
$875
Silver and Fancy Cut Garnet Be…
$149
Watermelon Tourmaline and Ster…
$125
Bridal Cultured Pearl Necklace…
$195
Banded Agate Silver Earrings
$138
Bridal Gold Earrings with Tear…
$175
Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Si…
$295
Paraiba Pink Tourmaline and Go…
$285
Sugilite White Gold Drop Earri…
$295
Edwardian Style Silver and Gol…
$595
Roman Garnet Intaglio in Gold …
$695
French Art Deco Gold & Sapphir…
$675
Emerald Cabochon Set in 22K Go…
$1,650
Silver Necklace White Sardonyx…
$275 - $300
Kunzite and 14k Gold Air Mount…
$625
Vintage Etched Lalique Crystal…
$795
Gold Quartz & 14K Gold Bracele…
$980
Vintage Carnelian Cameo & Diam…
$350
Aquamarine Cobochon 14K Gold A…
$585
Authentic Antique Carnelian Si…
$295
Vintage Carnelian Crystal Engr…
$490
Silver Ring w. Antique Cameo
$425
Sterling Silver Carnelian Inta…
$395
Sterling Nicolo Sardonix Intag…
$750 - $850
Gold Cross set with Diamonds
$625 - $675
Lavender Jade & Diamond 18k Ye…
$1,450 - $1,500
Blue Topaz & White Gold Ring
$550 - $650
Tanzanite, Pearl, and Diamond …
$1,475 - $1,650
14K White Gold Pendant with a …
$275 - $475
Silver Ring with Green Chalced…
$375 - $395
Ancient Style Ring with Enamel…
$900 - $1,200
Ladies Silver & Natural Black…
$575 - $625
Asscher Diamond Engagement Rin…
$6,900 - $7,900
S MacDonald wrote: Wally has been doing custom jewelry for me for several years. She has ideas that never would have occurred to me and the pieces are gorgeous. My wife loves the one-of-a-kind necklaces, brooches, rings, and bracelets. Wally is a real ...'gem'.
show more ↓ show less ↑Marguerite B. wrote: I have known Wally professionally for over ten years. My husband and I have commissioned her to design custom jewelry for us on many occasions. Wally’s work always exceeds expectations, completed and promptly delivered. I highly recommend Wally perso...nally and her work is exquisite.
show more ↓ show less ↑lee everett wrote: Lovely, excellent work. Absolute integrity. Highly recommend!
Leslie Sloan Shupack wrote: I have been a TAMPICO customer for years. Wally is the only person I trust with my custom projects. She understands the scope of my creative ideas and enhances them. My pieces are executed flawlessly and to heirloom quality. Wally is funny and charm...ing. She always has great suggestions for gifts--especially gifts for me!
show more ↓ show less ↑Bobbie NYC wrote: Years ago when Tampico had a store on Union Street, I walked by and saw an intaglio ring I had dreamed about for years. Now decades later, I am the happy owner of numerous pieces of fabulous intagio rings and necklaces, each one custom designed with... special flair. And they were at a fraction of the price the original had been at a high end NY store. I still love them all and covet more.
show more ↓ show less ↑Juanita T. wrote: Wally has been in love with beauty her entire life. Her unique designs and flawless construction reflects her passion for creating jewelry that demonstrates the role of beauty in our lives. Wearing a Tampico piece is a reminder of the pleasure a...nd comfort of jewelry. Wally's creations are a refection of her personal commitment and exquisite taste. She has story for every piece of jewelry and I have to occasionally remind myself that her jewelry was purchased and not adopted. Tampico jewelry is a statement of who you are and who you want to be. There are days that living up to the promise Wally has constructed for me helps more than she knows.
show more ↓ show less ↑V&W wrote: Whenever I look down at my ring finger, I am amazed that I own such a beautiful piece of jewelry that I know I’ll love for the rest of my life. My now fiancée and I dreamt of a ring design and Wally made it more beautiful than we imagined it would b...e. Our adventure in customizing our engagement ring was truly enjoyable because Wally made us feel comfortable and understood what we wanted. She listened to us and more importantly knew our unsaid wants. That’s how we knew that we made the right choice by asking her help in creating our ring. Thanks a lot Wally!
show more ↓ show less ↑Atheria Smith wrote: I first meet Wally well over eight years ago when I was looking for someone to do the impossible task of redesigning my grandmother’s antique jewelry. Wally’s work was creative and absolutely impeccable. I now have become a loyal customer of Wally...’s because of her museum quality work, creativity and her integrity as a professional. I own several pieces custom made by Wally in which I always receive compliments. Just to add, it was not difficult converting both my mother and sister into loyal customers and I am sure you will become one too.
show more ↓ show less ↑JH (San Francisco) wrote: I have been doing business with Wally for quite a few years and have always found her to be an excellent source for unique jewelry items, whether from her inventory or for something that she has created for me. She has en excellent sense of design ad... a realistic sense of pricing.
show more ↓ show less ↑Lynnette E. Roche wrote: I have been a fan of Tampico for years and this is why. Wally McSorley of Tampico designed the most incredible stone cameo necklace for me last year. I was my Christmas gift and commemorated a very important event in my life. It is so beautiful I h...ave hardly taken it off since I received it. Just looking at it fills me with happiness and joy. The design is simple, elegant, and timeless. People literally walk across the room to get a closer look and stop me in shops and stores to ask about it. What's more important everyone agrees it really captures the essence of my personality and style. That's what I really like about Wally, she takes the time to get to know what you truly want and what actually suits you. She will also tell you what doesn't work even if it costs her the sale. In these economic times what more can you ask for--exquisite design and real honesty.
show more ↓ show less ↑the vintage fox wrote: I have known and done business with Tampico for 25 years.They are most professional and strive towards excellence in every way. I am in the antique jewelry business and have had many custom mountings from Tampico made for my customers.I have also pu...rchased and sold pieces that they have designed utilizing antique findings.Every piece stands the test of time. Only the finest materials are used and the craftsmanship is superior.I can't recommend this company highly enough for their design sense , finished product and customer service.
show more ↓ show less ↑Bob M. (Paradise Valley, Arizona) wrote: I have 5 rings from wally. Four were custom made: two intaglios and two jade cabs. She can take uniquely-shaped stones and turn out exquisite settings that display the gems to their best, paying close attention to color and light. If you consult with... wally, you'll get exactly what you want and have a lot of fun getting there.
show more ↓ show less ↑Lenore wrote: Wally has made two custom pieces for me. She took old, out of style Rings and refashioned them with new stones as well as taking the stones and making an entirely new diamond ring that imlove so much I never take off my finger. She is resourc...eful, infinitely creative and easy to work with. I highly recommend her.
show more ↓ show less ↑Lenore wrote: Wally has made two custom pieces for me. She took old, out of style Rings and refashioned them with new stones as well as taking the stones and making an entirely new diamond ring that imlove so much I never take off my finger. She is resourc...eful, infinitely creative and easy to work with. I highly recommend her.
show more ↓ show less ↑J. Mermelstein wrote: Wally has a creative eye for design and she's a pleasure to do business with!
Felicja (Paris, France) wrote: j'ai eu la chance de rencontrer Wally dans son magasin TAMPICO. a San Francisco grace à ma mére dejà cliente Depuis 20ans elle répare mes bijoux ancien avec amour et creative .Elle a crée pour moi des bijoux que j'adore et que j'aime porter a Paris ... Wally est une personne de confiance , responsable professionnel et tres gentille(elle parle francais) Merçi encore Wally pour ma derniére commande Translation: I had the opportunity to meet Wally at her store Tampico in San Francisco, thanks to my mother, who was her client. For over 20 years she has restored my antique jewelry; with love and creativity. She has also designed for me jewels that I adore and love wearing in Paris. Wally, is very trustworthy, responsible, professional, and kind (she speaks "some" French). Once again; Thank you for my last order!
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