Karateristics

About

Goldsmith - Consults and design, repair. For all your jewellery needs
All work done in house by a trained goldsmith!
Retail jewellery store - rings, earrings, pendants, chains, pottery and more

Story

Doug Andrews is a Master Goldsmith and owner of Karateristics in Kamloops BC. He became a journeyman goldsmith in 1988 at Golden West Trade School in Vernon, BC under Peter Lysy a Czechoslovakian master goldsmith who worked throughout Europe and North America.
After working for 7 years under another master goldsmith, Doug decided to open Karateristics in a tiny little space in Kamloops on 4th Avenue in 1995 and is now located on Victoria St across from the Plaza Heritage Hotel.
Throughout his career, Doug has taken fine arts courses in areas such as design, sculpture, drawing and photography to keep his skills up to date with trends and learn from other mediums in the arts. Doug also supports the arts in Kamloops through donations to arts council, theatre and symphony to name a few.
For the first 10 years, Karateristics was run solely by Doug, but as business improved he has trained and hired assistants to support the repair and retail side of the business.
Now with a solid staff, Karateristics is ready to support the jewellery needs of the city of Kamloops and area.