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Austin Nettles

Lead fabricator and stone setter for Harrington Arts

Austin Nettles is a third-generation jeweler and skilled bench jeweler with over 13 years of professional experience in fine jewelry fabrication, stone setting, and precision bench work. He brings a strong technical foundation to collaborative custom projects and supports high-level production through disciplined craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Austin works primarily in gold, platinum, silver, and contemporary metals, with additional specialization in hand-finishing and traditional engraving techniques that enhance the character and refinement of finished pieces.

He has completed advanced training at the New Approach School for Jewelers, the GRS Training Center, and under master engraver Jeff Park, developing the technical skill set required to support complex fabrication and custom design work.

Austin collaborates with Harrington Arts, contributing fabrication, stone setting, and engraving support to the creation of high-quality custom jewelry and sculptural work. His role focuses on precision execution, structural integrity, and maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship throughout the production process.

Austin is the owner of Studio AU, and specializes in custom, elite fabrication and repairs. Follow Studio AU on instagram @studioau.999

  • Rainbow metallic shark pendant, with gold teeth and a gold hook in its mouth. The eye is a diamond set in a gold bezel. Inside the sharks mouth is a metallic rainbow geode.
  • Sailboat-shaped jewelry piece with gold sail and blue-green hull on a textured stone surface
  • Gold dangle drop earrings. Each earring has three blue geodes, hanging straight down from each other. Each geode is set into a three prong gold setting.