Made by hand · Made in California
Craftsmanship
Every Fritch Brothers piece begins as raw sterling silver or gold and leaves the bench as a one-of-a-kind expression of the American West.
Made in California since 1940
Raw material becomes a working piece of art.
Fritch Brothers creates solid sterling silver and gold Western buckles, bracelets, earrings, money clips, collar tips, bolas, rings, pendants, and custom pieces. The goal has remained constant across three generations: offer the finest workmanship, lasting materials, and personal service at a fair value.
Nothing is stamped out to imitate handwork. Each piece is formed, fitted, soldered, engraved, finished, and inspected by a working silversmith.
From the bench
How a Fritch piece is made.
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Shape
Raw sheets of solid sterling silver are measured, cut, and formed into the foundation of the piece.
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Fit
Frames, keepers, tips, findings, and gold accents are individually fitted and soldered by hand.
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Engrave
Floral scrolls, longhorns, stars, and rope borders are cut into the metal one deliberate line at a time.
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Finish
Surfaces are refined, antiqued where appropriate, polished, and brought to their final depth and contrast.
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Inspect
Every component, edge, engraving cut, and moving part is examined before the piece leaves the workshop.
A family at the bench
Three generations, one standard.
Philip W. Fritch
Established the company in Hollywood and developed its place in California’s Western silver tradition.
Robert Fritch
Continued the family business, its recognizable designs, and its reputation for personal service.
Jeff Fritch
Carries the work forward in Paso Robles using the tools, catalogs, and methods passed through the family.
From our workshop to you
Made carefully. Shipped personally.
Many standard pieces are kept in inventory and can ship promptly. When an item must be made, the usual workshop time is approximately 2–4 weeks. If timing changes, the shop will contact you directly.
- ShippingFree ground shipping on U.S. orders
- Made to orderTypical workshop time of 2–4 weeks
- WorkmanshipDefects reported within 30 days are repaired or replaced at no charge
- ReturnsCash refunds are not offered; eligible returns receive store credit