Art of Gold Jewelers
695 S Colorado Blvd Suite 150
Denver, Colorado 80246
303-765-4984
website@artofgold.com www.artofgold.com
Classic, modern, innovative, our jewelry features original designs by our Certified Master Bench Jeweler and artist, Can Van Le. We specialize in custom work using your design or we can create a design especially for you.We offer quality and precision repair done in house, and all repairs are done in a timely manner. We give special attention to the wear ability of your jewelry and the protection of your stones.Born in Vietnam to a jewelry family of 6 brothers and sisters, his father passed away when Can was four years old, leaving his mother to carry on the very non-traditional duty of running their jewelry store. In 1968, at the age of 18, Can learned the jewelry craft from his brother in law.
Then the Vietnam war came. The communists took the South and their family store. They were no longer allowed to work in precious metals, only in stainless steel. As the war continued, families fled. Enduring a perilous journey with 400 other passengers on a 20 yard boat, Can, his three-year-old son and pregnant wife landed at an Indonesian refugee camp where they stayed for one and a half years. Always practical, Can says, "I brought my fishing line and hook, seeds, and my jewelry tools."
When Can came to Denver in 1980 he had $52 in his pocket and an $800 debt for the air fare. Within a year, still learning English, he was able to pick up jewelry work again. "America has so many opportunities. I love it here. I am able to have so many resources at my fingertips, to make me a better person. Here in America you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Hard work makes me feel good, because I love what I do."
