Lüdtke

What Lüdtke does

Lüdtke (legal entity: Gold- und Juwelen-Atelier Maria Lüdtke) is a family-owned sole proprietorship operating a single traditional jewelry atelier and showroom at Rainle 14 in Münstertal, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The business employs approximately 5 people and is led by master goldsmith Horst Lüdtke, who holds the German credentials of Goldschmiedemeister, Diamantgutachter (certified diamond appraiser), and vereidigter Schmucksachverständiger (sworn jewelry expert). Maria Lüdtke is the registered owner (Inhaberin).

The company's revenue is generated through six streams: (1) custom design and fabrication of bespoke jewelry in gold, platinum, and precious stones; (2) sale of wedding rings (Trauringe), including offerings from partner brands Niessing, Kaiser, and Saint Maurice; (3) sale and full overhaul/repair of luxury Swiss and German watches (Rolex, IWC, Ebel, Breitling, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier) with a 1-year warranty; (4) a Schmuckbörse jewelry exchange marketplace reselling pre-owned and new-unworn pieces at discounted prices; (5) a gold-buying service purchasing customer gold, dental gold, coins, and cutlery; and (6) retail and wholesale distribution of the proprietary Magic Disc ear-stabilizer product via a dedicated portal (magic-disc-germany.de). The atelier also manufactures in-house reproductions of discontinued Lapponia jewelry designs. Unit prices on the Schmuckbörse range from approximately EUR 930 to EUR 5,900 per item, with material, gemstone, and brand dictating pricing.

The go-to-market is entirely direct-to-consumer from the physical atelier. The website (atelier-luedtke.de) functions as a digital storefront showcasing collections, services, the Schmuckbörse marketplace, and the Magic Disc product; no paid advertising, social media presence, or email marketing was identified. Geographic reach is limited to the immediate Freiburg/Baden-Württemberg region, with the Magic Disc portal being the only channel extending beyond the local catchment. The company has no subsidiaries, no external investors, no funding activity, and no identifiable growth signals beyond organic product extensions.

Name

Lüdtke

Legal name

Gold- und Juwelen-Atelier Maria Lüdtke

Website

https://atelier-luedtke.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Atelier Lüdtke is a family-owned master goldsmith's jewelry workshop in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany, designing and fabricating custom jewelry and wedding rings, repairing luxury watches, buying gold, and selling its proprietary Magic Disc ear-stabilizer product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Jewelry & Goldsmithing

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991), Jewelry Retailers (458310), Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (42394)

SIC

Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911), Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Jewelry Manufacturing & Atelier Production (CRAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bespoke Fine Jewelry (Precious Metals & Gemstones) (CRAKAHAA), Fine Jewelry Manufacturing (Precious Metals & Gem-Set) (CRAKAIAA), Bridal Jewelry Resale, Vintage & Estate (CRAKACAI), Pre-owned Fine Jewelry Dealers (CRAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Custom jewelry design
• Wedding ring sales
• Luxury watch repair
• Diamond appraisal services
• Goldsmith atelier

Headquarters

HQ city

Münstertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Jewelry Design & Sales: Design and fabrication of bespoke jewelry pieces (rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings) using gold, platinum, and precious stones including diamonds. Sales are one-time transaction-based with pricing dependent on materials and craftsmanship.
2. Wedding Rings (Trauringe): Sale of wedding bands and commitment rings, including rings from partner brands such as Niessing, Kaiser, and Saint Maurice.
3. Watch Sales and Repair: Sale of watches from German and Swiss manufacturers. Watch repair and full service overhaul (revision) for luxury brands including Rolex, IWC, Ebel, Breitling, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, and others.
4. Gold and Jewelry Buying: Purchase of customers' gold jewelry, dental gold, coins, and cutlery for resale or refining.
5. Jewelry Exchange (Schmuckbörse): Sale of pre-owned, new, and unworn jewelry pieces consigned by customers or purchased at special prices, offered at discounted rates (e.g., 15-20% below retail) on brands such as Niessing and Lapponia.
6. Magic Disc: Sale of the proprietary Magic Disc ear-stabilizer product to dealers and end consumers via a separate ordering portal (magic-disc-germany.de).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atelier Lüdtke is a traditional gold and jewelry workshop in Münstertal, Black Forest, that designs and fabricates custom jewelry (rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings) in gold, platinum and precious stones, sells branded wedding rings and watches, and provides luxury watch repair and full overhauls. It also operates a Schmuckbörse (jewelry exchange) for pre-owned and new-unworn pieces, offers certified diamond and jewelry appraisal, buys customers' gold, and markets the proprietary Magic Disc ear-stud stabilizer.

Product overview

Atelier Lüdtke is a traditional gold and jewelry atelier offering custom-designed jewelry pieces, luxury watches from German and Swiss manufacturers, and wedding rings. The company provides complementary products including Magic Disc (ear stud accessory) and Magic Bag (jewelry storage), along with services such as watch repair, jewelry appraisal, and a jewelry exchange marketplace. The portfolio centers on custom creations by master goldsmith Horst Lüdtke alongside branded products from partners like Niessing, Lapponia, Kaiser, and Saint Maurice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magic Disc: Proprietary transparent plastic disc that improves the fit of ear studs on ears, preventing unsightly drooping. Made from elastic, break-proof, and anti-allergic plastic material developed for stretched, enlarged, or thin earlobes.
• Magic Bag

Products and services

• Atelier Lüdtke Custom Jewelry Bespoke gold, platinum and gemstone jewelry (rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings) designed and hand-fabricated by master goldsmith Horst Lüdtke to individual customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Watch repair turnaround times are described as typically significantly shorter than manufacturer-authorized service centers

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NiessingcoreTechnology or IntegrationNiessing is a renowned German jewelry manufacturer known for its innovative ring designs (including Spannring and Schnursystem). Lüdtke sells Niessing products including Spannring earrings, Colette bracelets, chains, and earrings, sourced as new original-packaged items for the Schmuckbörse marketplace.
• LapponiacoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish jewelry brand Lapponia, which ceased operations years ago. Lüdtke continues to offer Lapponia-style pieces by manufacturing them in-house based on original designs, including the Lappenkreuz cross and Ministrahlen chain. Lüdtke also sells handcrafted pieces inspired by the Lapponia aesthetic.
• Kaiser (Trauringmanufaktur)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman wedding ring manufacturer (mytrauring.de). Lüdtke offers Kaiser wedding rings alongside its own custom wedding rings and other brand offerings.
• Saint MauriceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench-influenced German wedding ring manufacturer. Lüdtke features Saint Maurice wedding rings as a brand option for couples seeking wedding bands.
• Foto-Profi-HolländerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding photography service (hochzeitsfotoreportagen.de). Listed as a partner, suggesting cross-referral relationship for wedding couples who visit Lüdtke for wedding rings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l%C3%BCdtke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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