ABOUT SPENCER & KUEHN

Meet the Makers of Timeless, Custom Jewelry

Where artistry, craftsmanship, and personal connection come together

A Jewelry Studio Built on Craftsmanship & Trust

For over a decade, we’ve crafted custom engagement rings, wedding bands, and heirloom jewelry entirely
in-house.

Every piece is designed and made by our artisans, ensuring exceptional quality and a truly personal experience.

Our Story

JOHN KUEHN and KATHERINE SPENCER

This partnership evolved naturally when Katherine expressed her desire to open her own business and John, a Morgantown, WV staple in the jewelry industry since 1976, expressed his desire not to retire. Specializing in custom design and exceptional customer service is a natural outflow from the combined expertise of Katherine and John.

Spencer and Kuehn Fine Jewelry Studio is the twenty first century evolution of the Jewelry business. On the premises they are able to hand fabricate fine jewelry using ancient techniques that they combine with cutting edge technology. They use a torch as well as a laser to make fine designer creations. You can work with Spencer and Kuehn to create that one-of-a-kind heirloom that you will pass on some day to your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Designed & Crafted In-House

Expert Jewelry
Services, All In-House

From the first sketch to the final polish, every piece is created under one roof. By combining traditional techniques with modern technology, we ensure precision, beauty, and value in every design.

CUSTOM DESIGN PROCESS

1

Consultation
& Concept

2

Design & Stone Selection

3

Expert
Craftmanship

4

Final
Presentation

Meet the Team Behind the Craft

Katherine Spencer

Founder, Owner
Senior Designer
Master Jeweler

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Katherine earned her BFA in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing with highest honors from The Rochester Institute of Technology in 2004. After graduating, Katherine created her own pieces of unique fine jewelry which she sold at craft fairs and online until she came to Morgantown in 2013 where she worked locally as a jewelry designer and bench goldsmith. Her goal from the start was to open her own brick and mortar jewelry design business focused on bespoke design, and that goal has been achieved with the grand opening of Spencer & Kuehn.

John P. Kuehn

Co-Owner
Senior Designer
Goldsmith, Appraiser

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John went to the University of Tennessee and graduated with a PhD in Resource Economics. He taught economics at WVU for 15 years but also had a goal of opening his own business. He took the courses to become a Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and opened in an office in downtown Morgantown in 1976. He expanded that into several retail jewelry stores over the years while always providing custom designs as well as the designs of major fine jewelry industry artists.

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J.T. McCay

Goldsmith
Apprentice
Social Media

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J.T. graduated from WVU in 2024 with a B.S. in Fashion, Dress, and Merchandising. He began his apprenticeship immediately after graduating. Drawing inspiration from nature and vintage jewelry, he strives to create truly unique pieces.

Carla Leo

Customer Service
Jewelry Styling
Consultant

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Carla is our Customer Relations Manager. She has a passion for jewelry and making our customers sparkle. Carla works closely with our jewelers to ensure that each clients’ project or repair is nuanced from beginning to end.

Carla is originally from Morgantown, has her B.A. from WVU and lives in Cheat Lake with her husband and two sons.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Your Story Deserves a Masterpiece

Whether you’re designing an engagement ring or restoring an heirloom, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

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Bespoke Design

DESIGN ELEMENTS
CUSTOM DESIGN
PROCESS

FIND YOUR STYLE

STYLE OPTIONS
CUSTOMIZABLE
DESIGNS

Custom

Personalize an existing design to make it your own.

What's The Difference

Custom vs Bespoke Design

Explore the differences to find the right approach for your vision.

Bespoke

Completely unique design created from scratch.

Have Questions?

ENGAGEMENT RING TYPES

Solitaire engagement ring drawing

Solitaire

Two stone engagement ring drawing

Two Stone

Three stone engagement ring drawing

Three Stone

Accented engagement ring drawing

Accented

Halo engagement ring drawing

Halo

ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES

Traditional engagement ring supplied by Spencer and Kuehn

TRADITIONAL

Contemporary engagement ring supplied by Spencer and Kuehn

CONTEMPORARY

Nature inspired engagement ring supplied by Spencer and Kuehn

NATURE

Rustic engagement rings supplied by Spencer and Kuehn

RUSTIC

Wedding Ring Types

Eternity

Anniversary

Solid

Carved

Shadow

Freeform

Wedding Ring Styles

Traditional

Contemporary

Nature

Rustic

SHOP SPENCER & KUEHN GALLERY

Round center diamond set in 14k white gold surrounded by a halo and rows of princess cut diamonds.
Temporary gallery preview

Spencer & Kuehn Gallery is our collection of artfully curated ready to wear jewelry for every occasion.

S&K Fine Jewelry Collection

S&K designs that are available to buy, re-create, or customize

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Rings

EARRINGS

BRACELETS

NECKLACES

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Permanent jewelry

CUSTOMIZABLE JEWELRY

Antique & Estate

Jewelry Services

We offer all of the following services in-house

Permanent Jewelry

Jewelry Repairs

Appraisals for Insurance

Gold Buying

Bespoke Design

Engraving

Warranty Plans

Jewelry Evaluation

Jewelry Restoration

Insurance Appraisals

Estate Appraisals

Financing