Four-tunately, I was able to receive help again from the team at Oaks a fourth time…read more Considering my preferences, Adam thoughtfully proposed several approaches for resizing an antique ring, although from our prior collaborations, I know by now that whatever Adam thinks will work best, to simply yield to it and just let him work his magic: in this case, he deftly Ozempic-sized down an antique ring several sizes while preserving the ring's original shoulders and even the hallmarks inside the shank. But even more than the wonderful end result, it is--and always has been for me--the overall Oaks experience that is unmatched elsewhere. To do small things with great love is Oaks' way, and I hope their goodness will continue to inspire others, myself included, to also give our 110% in life.

Outstanding service. I brought in a broach that had a broken clasp. They provided an excellent…read morerepair, much better than the original. It was done within a week. The charge was very reasonable. They have been here for a long time for good reason. They are very pleasant to talk to and they explain everything very thoroughly.

I had a jewelry emergency (not worth the backstory!) and everyone was wonderful...on the phone, an…read moreimmediate appointment made and served. Lovely people, excellent service. Will be back in non emergency situation as soon as I can!!

My partner and I visited Pavé recently in our search for engagement rings-- we were lucky enough…read morethat they could squeeze us in without an appointment! While we didn't end up going with them for my ring, the staff were lovely and so accommodating. Sybil, our jewelry consultant, walked us through ring styles with so much patience and care. After experiencing some pushy salespeople at other jewelers, working with Sybil was a breath of fresh air. Their designs seem mainly eclectic and organic-inspired, but also have several classic designs for more traditional tastes. I will definitely be back for everyday pieces or repairs given their fantastic attention to detail and customer service.

Great new addition to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood! Zaver & Mor is a really cute,…read morecontemporary jewelry store with pieces from local designers. All of the pieces that they carry are rather unique. Rada, the owner of the store, has a great relationship with the designers so if you find a piece that isn't your size or you would like in a different color or with a different stone, she is able to order a piece that is to your taste. This is going to be my new go-to place for gift items!

Rada has amazing customer service, and this shop is beautifully curated and full of wonderful,…read moreunique pieces. Go shop here and support this amazing local woman-owned business - you will NOT be disappointed! My fiancée and I came here last year looking for an engagement ring together - I knew I wanted something unique, but wasn't sure where to start. Rada's collection is amazing and full of so many treasures. She worked with us and one of her artists to customize a ring based on a stone we loved, and she made me a custom matching wedding band at the same time. It turned out better than I could have possibly imagined, and was surprisingly affordable - she will work with your budget and give you a variety of options. I get so many compliments all the time on my ring, and it's by far my favorite possession! Flash forward a year - it's a week before our wedding, and I remembered at the very last minute that I should probably clean my ring before the wedding photos. I sent Rada a frantic note to see if there was any way she could help me with that, acknowledging the very short time frame. In just two days, she had my ring cleaned, the band was repolished, and returned to me looking better than ever. And she did this all for no charge!! I'm blown away by the customer service and so grateful to Rada for going out of her way to help me. Will definitely be returning to scoop up some more pieces in the future. In short: this place is amazing, go check it out and support Rada's growing business!!

Rude lady today. I won't spend my money here ever. Inquired about a 16 inch chain and she was…read moresnotty

I absolutely love this place! They have a gorgeous selection of fine jewelry designers, plus lots…read moreof more affordable pieces from their own brass and silver lines. Really cool mix of edgy, organic, and stunning quality across the board. My partner and I have gotten permanent jewelry from them three times. One year & two years later our bracelets have held up so well, no breaks. Sienna, who does their permanent jewelry, is lovely and super attentive to detail. When we went in for our newest bracelets, they kindly cleaned our other ones, as the stones had gotten a little grubby in the past year. They have a wide ranging selection of chain styles and tons of beautiful charms to add on. We were also able to request a particular stone/setting in advance. All of the sales staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable! We have shopped at their original Oakland location during busy hours when they have gracefully been juggling multiple customers and still made the point to check in with us. Their Berkeley space is super open with lots of room for browsing. We tried on a number of rings and they were so helpful in explaining different settings, stone cuts, etc. I wilk be shopping here for years to come!

my boyfriend and i went to go have brunch at eggy's nearby and while waiting for the bus we were…read morejust looking at the stores nearby. i saw the signs outside that made it feel like i was more welcome but i unfortunately felt anything but welcome. i was just walking around looking at everything but a couple minutes after i had started looking at some items i noticed the worker starting to follow us. of course i didnt suspect anything of it because i thought that she would ask us if we needed help or wanted to check up on us. but i made a little loop around one of the areas and she still followed. she kept getting closer and closer to us which made me feel really uncomfortable. maybe its because of the way i look since i have dyed hair and am asian idk but my boyfriend suggested that we leave because she probably thought that we would steal something. i saw a similar review with the exact same situation but seriously if you are poc / look queer please just be careful here

I've shopped here frequently over the years. About a year ago I bought a sterling silver ring here…read morewith a blue stone. Unfortunately, the stone turned into a greenish brown color. I stopped by today to ask about it and was prepared to simply buy a new ring-- it was fairly inexpensive. The store was empty, and there were two people working there who did not greet me when I walked in, as they were busy complaining loudly about someone. I stepped up to the counter, and despite the workers standing behind the counter, and one person looking at me directly, they still didn't greet me. At one point, one looked like she was coming toward me, looked me in the eye and then grabbed her beverage and turned away. Finally I asked directly for help. I showed her the ring and asked to look at the identical one behind the counter. She got very nervous and told me they hadn't seen a stone turn brown before. She immediately told me that she would not contact the company for me, that I needed to do it myself. I hadn't even asked her to. She kept saying things like "well if it had been two weeks we maybe could help you." to which I responded, "do you expect a ring to turn brown after 2 weeks?" She then said she couldn't contact the company because they would "ask her questions" she didn't know the answer to. I have no answers either why a stone would turn brown with occasional wear, no chemicals, etc. I would think they would want to talk to the company about this if they are selling jewelry that turns brown. Anyway, I was just really turned off by the fact that they had an empty store, but yet basically told me I had to contact the wholesale distributor myself. It really seemed like these two are doing everything they can to do the least work possible! I typically think a nice thing about shopping at a local boutique would be the customer service.. not here. I did not buy a new ring, and will not shop here again.

John and his son always do an amazing job for my jewelry needs. He recently fashioned a pair of…read morecufflinks and a tie-tack from my great uncle's USAAAF WWII collar pins. I get compliments on them all the time. 14 Karats is an Elmwood institution. Not many store like this left these days.

Such nice people who have helped me time and time again to clean, repair, appraise my small but…read moresentimental jewelry collection. Places like this are so rare these days which is why I am writing this review. And they have such pretty jewelry for sale, too.

I feel very fortunate to have found Solano Jewelers in Lafayette. It is a locally owned full…read moreservice jeweler specializing in unique designs, custom jewelry, repairs, restringing, appraisals, watch batteries and repairs. Fair prices and the entire staff is warm, patient, engaged, caring, trustworthy and talented. 61 Lafayette Circle Lafayette 925-444-0606 www.solanojewelers.com

Amazing customer service and quality work on my jewelry repairs- resized my aquamarine stone ring…read moreand soldering of 14k necklace and 14k anklet. Thank you to the entire staff. Very personable and professional!

Just found another wonderful piece at Bill's Trading post!…read moreWonderful place to shop. I stopped in with a friend the other day and we were both impressed by the selection and how well everything is presented. The owner has a wonderful eye for nice pieces. Thanks again and as always, what a pleasure.

Super kind and honest service. I came in to get my hoop earring fixed because it wasn't closing…read moreproperly. The woman helping me quickly figured it out. It was a simple fix and she didn't even charge me. I really appreciated the gesture and would definitely come back here for any future repairs. Highly recommend!!

What an amazing quaint little shop. We are walking up and down Solano Avenue while we were waiting…read moreto attend a tea party and we happened into Foxglove. They had the most beautiful clothes and accessories. I ended up buying a cute little purse. The service was impeccable. The ladies that worked there were so kind. What I got was a bit pricey, but I love the purse so much that I think it was worth it. Everything there was definitely high priced, but it was also very unique and special and awesome quality. I don't think you could go to a target and get this kind of Amazing service and item so you get what you pay for I love my new little purse.

This is my favorite store for clothes & gifts in the Bay Area. Everything is thoughtfully sourced &…read morecurated putting sustainability first with out foregoing fashion while charging reasonable prices. My clothes from Foxglove are always my favorite and last forever. I especially love their jewelry selection and fun tees. The staff is great too!

I've been coming to The Stone Room(s) for over five years now, and they're truly the only place I…read morebuy my stones and healing tools from. Their sage, Palo Santo, and stones are all ethically sourced and consistently great quality. I also feel their prices are great given the quality. The crystal beads and bracelets are especially beautiful and well-made, and the service is always genuine and welcoming. I've never had a negative experience here. Over the years, I've brought so many family members and friends, and every single one of them has loved it.

Had an amazing experience I walked in and was greeted by two women they were very kind and helpful…read moreno pressure to buy anything they do have very beautiful pendants highly recommend this space walked out happy thank you again