In 1957, Ralph pioneered the use of gold nuggets on a watchband, creating a unique and beautiful piece of jewelry that is widely used today.

    All manufacturing and repair is done at our Shopper's Forum location.  We've designed and manufactured pieces of jewelry for clients all over the world using, whenever possible, Alaskan materials.

    Ralph Perdue, Athabaskan Indian from the village of Koyukuk, was only 10 when he started his apprenticeship in jewelry making in Fairbanks.  After years of training with various jewelers and a year and a half of intensive training at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois in the fine art of jewelry crafting, Mr. Perdue was recognized as a Master Goldsmith and one of the finest jewelers in the country.

    Along with his wife, Dorothy, they have spent over 30 years in Fairbanks raising a family and developing their business.  Fishing, hunting, prospecting, photography and 'getting away to the cabin' provide those special times away from the business.  Each year on his 'annual' 39th birthday, Ralph gave away a .39 pt. diamond to some lucky winner.  Perdue's customers number among the famous and the ordinary, most of whom they consider their friends.