Mark McBride Hileman graduated from the Texas Tech University College of Architecture in 1970.  During college and in the following years, various galleries represented his paintings and sculptures.  Mark began making jewelry in 1974; the same year he opened his architectural office in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The sculptural shapes and use of vibrant inlay color in his jewelry designs are an expansion and blending of his diverse artistic backgrounds.  Although Mark's designs have evolved, his design philosophy has remained the same.  Simplicity.  Always searching for what is essential and beautiful, whether that be geometrical shapes or flowing curves.

 

Jewelry is mankind's most basic adornment.  Jewelry is the vision of the artist, transformed by the person that wears it.  This art form becomes an unspoken projection of each individual’s personality.  The sophisticated uses of opal, precious and semi-precious stones and the unsurpassed precision and quality of the inlay are the hallmarks of his work.

 

Every piece of Hileman jewelry is handcrafted using the finest materials and craftsmanship from The Hileman Collection studio in Arizona.  Mark's sons, John and Matthew, are involved every day in various aspects of the jewelry making- culminating in a unified effort for perfection in every piece of jewelry created. 

 

 

                                     Happy Customer Testimonials!

"We are very pleased with our custom made wedding rings. The artistic design and the quality of the inlaid lapis are beautiful. Mark Hileman's warm and friendly approach made our shopping experience easy and stress free."

"I just got the ring!  HOLY CRAP, IT’S PERFECT!!!  Wow!  You guys did excellent!!! I can’t believe the incredible craftsmanship you guys have and put into this thing!!  Thank you very very much!!!  My fiancée thinks it’s FANTASTIC as well! I couldn’t be happier!  I’m sure we’ll be giving you some more business soon!  Thanks again, fellas!  The ring is absolutely EXACTLY what I wanted!"  - Brian

My fiance and I were looking for an unconventional ring to symbolize our marriage when we stumbled upon The Hileman Collection. We received the ring last week, and it is perfect. It is well-crafted, and the colors are very vibrant. Mark was very easy to work with and willing to make a few custom tweaks for us. Thank you, Mark!

This ring is amazing. It came so quickly and has exceeded my expectations, the pictures don't do it justice. The only thing that stinks is that I can't wear it until my wedding day...25 days to go! Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Pura

"This was a beautiful ring that the picture didn't do justice to. This was being used as a wedding band and I was proud to give it - definitely would purchase from Mark again. The craftsmanship was impeccable and everything I hoped for."

Absolutely beautiful work, very pleased indeed :)
 

 

"This ring is so beautiful I love it!!!!!!!!! I just received it today, very nicely packaged. The most wonderful thing about it is the fact that my husband doesn't even realize he got it for me. Thank you so much I am sure I will get a lot of compliments."  

  
"Absolutely gorgeous, exquisite item! THANK YOU!! "

"I love it! Beautiful workmanship! THANK YOU!!!!!"


"This ring is gorgeous.  From custom order to my front door was seven days, including a 24-hour PayPal delay. The customer service was awesome as well. I can't say enough good things about the whole transaction."


"This custom-made wedding band is absolutely fabulous! Mark worked with me to make it just how I wanted, and was he was so fast in making and shipping it. Absolutely wonderful to work with, very open and willing to work with your ideas. Thank you so much!"


"My former fiance`, now my husband, is an avid enthusiast for dinosaurs and the natural environment. Close to a decade ago he found a dinosaur bone ring while traveling in Mexico, but regrettably lost it. Since then we have both been looking for a dinosaur bone ring to replace it. After years of searching I happened to come across the website of Hileman Silver Jewelry and I was immediately struck by the beautiful pieces of art they produce. While exploring the rings I came across a silver ring inlaid with dinosaur bone and I knew right away that my fiance` would love it and it would make for a great engagement ring. Since the ring was not the right size I emailed the information address provided and was very happy with their incredibly quick response. They made sure that the ring was the right size and even reduced the width of the ring when I inquired about whether this was something that is easily doable. Also, I received the ring in record time once I placed the order. All in all my husband and I are very happy with the ring and it made for a great engagement ring/wedding gift thanks to the professionalism, quality of work and helpfulness of Hileman Silver Jewelry! Thanks again!" 

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