Francisco Alfredo Weiss (Garcia) was born in Granada, Spain. Frank continued the family tradition of jewelry making until his passing in 2025. His maternal ancestors from Spain, have been in the jewelry designing and manufacturing business for over four generations. After High School, Frank helped out with his Uncle’s business to subsidize his college education. He earned his BS degree with honors for Architectural Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Frank worked sixteen years with two of the finest jewelers in Pittsburgh. It was during his tenure that Frank realized he had a passion for jewelry design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Frank decided to open a fine jewelry store in the town he made his home. Frank knew that he could fulfill everyone’s needs in a growing area with very few options. GOLDEN CREATIONS was established in Murrysville, Pennsylvania on September of 1990.
Frank went on to continue his education from the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) where he is certified a gemologist.