John Atencio 18k Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Engagement Rings
Spinel, Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s African Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Silver
Early 2000s Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine
Vintage 1960s German George V Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Band Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
1990s American Engagement Rings
14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Recent Sales
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
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For Coloradoan John Atencio (b. 1950), jewelry making blossomed from an early interest in art and design when he took a jewelry course as an elective while studying business at Colorado State University. When it came time to propose to his girlfriend, Atencio realized that no store-bought ring felt special enough, so he ended up designing the perfect silver engagement ring from scratch. The process inspired Atencio to develop his own jewelry-making business, first selling pieces out of the back of his Volkswagen van in the early 1970s before opening his first brick-and-mortar shop in Fort Collins in 1976. Today, he runs a number of boutiques across Colorado.
Atencio still sketches each piece of jewelry in his collection by hand, developing distinctive rings, bracelets, earrings and other accessories. He is particularly inspired by the natural beauty of Colorado, from the undulating shapes of its mountains to the brightness of its sunshine. As a brand, John Atencio specializes in bold design choices, whether that’s asymmetrical settings, unusual silhouettes or funky patterns. It’s also known for its trillion-cut stones, which Atencio started to incorporate into his jewelry in the 1990s.
Rings are still the company’s signature piece of jewelry, from engagement rings to wedding bands to cocktail rings. Diamonds might be Atencio’s favorite stone, but you’ll find vibrant gemstones like tanzanite, turquoise, amethyst and garnet, plus more unusual options like kyanite and prasiolite.
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