Peter de Hahn, Master Gem Setter, Jewelry Designer, Metal Fabricator and Lapidary expert, comes to Kasson Jewelers with over 30 years experience. He began his career in metalsmithing and precious gems at age 14; over the years he explored the areas of ancient, exotic and current cutting edge metal techniques, and attended the School of Museum of Fine Art in Boston where he was invited to teach a course for teachers on the ancient Japanese metal technique called Mokume. Additionally, he attended The Appalachian Craft Center (ACC) and Penland in North Carolina.

Pete previously owned and operated a business specializing in custom jewelry design, and restoring intricate jewelry pieces. His clientele included fine jewelry and antique stores along the Connecticut shoreline. After being an entrepreneur, Peter was recruited to manage a jewelry manufacturing company in Litchfield County before returning to work in Fairfield County, all the while exhibiting and winning awards for his unique designs.

His diverse training and experience has enabled him to acquire vast knowledge. Pete can fabricate designs from casting, wax carving, mold making, and working with Platinum, and Gold. Pete is certainly someone to consult with on a challenging design, or a work of jewelry art. When asked about working at Kasson Jewelers, he said “It couldn’t be better; we make very high quality jewelry in a light hearted atmosphere, where every piece is a new and exciting adventure!”