I love her items. I bought some time ago some Afrikan masks to hang on my walls at home. I've had…read morealot of compliments. Amberina's personality is the BEST!!! Please support this local Black business.

I highly recommend Amberina's boutique, conveniently located next to Leila's Cafe. Not just for the…read moreaptly name "adorable and affordable accessories" you find there -- beautiful scarves, earrings, hand bags and much more -- but for Amberina herself. Her kind and vivacious spirit will light up your day. Stepping into her store brought me back to the days when people had time to chat and to get to know their neighbors. She will be your instant best friend, I promise!

Leave your food and drinks by the door - they have a little table you can place these items at…read morewhile you wander about the store. Here, you'll find women's clothing, jewelry, handbags, hats, accessories, home, beauty, wellness, decor, and lifestyle items. You'll spend time perusing through every inch of the merchandised space. I found that they carry Clare V. handbags - they currently have the ones that are made from real leather, the kind that is buttery soft to the touch! (oooh). I found a book I was first introduced to via social media and when I had recognized it on their shelf, I knew it was meant to find me. There were a few eye-catching prints and colors apparel brands - on the higher-end price point, but looked to be well-made pieces. Good place to try to find a gift for someone or for yourself. Its connected to the kids shop next door and is under the same ownership.

Great clothes. Unique pieces. Timeless and trendy. Nice staff and owner. Thank you all for the…read morelovely clothes!

Purchased an Opal ring made by Lauren Wolf. It was lovely when I first picked it up. Needed it…read moreresized and didn't mind the $250 resizing cost. The resizing process was very strange, multiple resizing tools were used, leading to confusion. The ring was resized incorrectly, so they offered to resize again. Generally at this point, the fee for resizing should be refunded. During the process the ring was resized incorrectly several times. There was no communication through out the process. After the ring was resized correctly, the Opal came back damaged and there was a flaw in the band. There was no communication about anything, the customer service is severe lacking, especially for a luxury goods dealer. The entire experience has soured my view of Esqueleto, I will never refer anyone, if I know anyone who is thinking of purchasing through them o would strongly suggest against it.

I've been meaning to write a review here since my husband and I had probably the worst…read morejewelry-buying experience ever about a year ago. He bought me a ring that, within one week, looked terrible. Banged up, bent, and like I got it out of a gumball machine. A friend commented, "thats new? I thought you had it for years." When I contacted them and explained my issues the sales person was insanely condescending and rude. I was actually shocked that a place in business in this area had this level of customer service. They repeatedly accused me of lifting weights in the jewelry. I assure you I put it on and typed on a computer. I don't wear it because it looks horrible and makes me mad. Sounds like multiple other people had a similar experience. My advice? Go somewhere that actually cares about their product and the people they sell to. I would literally never recommend this place to another person in my life. Overpriced, bad quality, rude.

Ruby offers personalized service and great value for her unique brand of art jewelry. Come see her…read morework for yourself.

Vampire Blood Moons! Sylvan Moons! Moons For All!…read more SITREP I am decidedly NOT a jewelry person, as in I have RARELY bought any jewelry - for MYSELF to wear - if at all, in the last 30 years of my adult-buying life. [However, buying jewelry for special female friends & relations is another matter entirely and I love splurging there.] But what grabs my attention from the get-go is if the jewelry piece is: * Unique * Cutting-Edge * Makes a powerful statement by it's mere appearance * Is something I'd ACTUALLY WEAR; and, * NOT TOO DAM EXPENSIVE Otherwise, why bother buying a piece of jewelry that's just going to gather dust on top of my dresser? THE SETUP My personal history with jewelry is pretty erratic, and I have recently been forced to audit my experiences and search out why that is so.... I THINK in large part that is originally due to having grown up in a conservative Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Christian home where even when my former spouse Shelly and I were married years ago in this denomination, we were frowned upon by that church community that we would even wear wedding bands. Well, yada yada yada, and flash forward a few decades, and all I have to say is "F*ck the Hypocrisy of Christianity" and ANY OTHER organized religion - they can all rot in their delusional hells they conjure up in their own fanatical belief-systems, and I'm happy I've moved on to.... (PERSONAL) EVOLUTION So I have in fact been that guy, dressed all in black, having fun on the dance floor or conversing at the bar - but wearing no jewelry: no cuff links, no pendants, no rings, no tie bars, and no hats or canes for that matter. However, that is changing.... I do notice my tastes are developing an appreciation for some very interesting pieces. [Even though no longer bound by "fanatical" prohibitions against jewelry, I STILL have to be "interested" in what is being offered if I'm going to be spending my own MONEY.] JEWELRY SELECTIONS & BUSINESS STABILITY There is the occasional cool ring I have picked up when perusing the stalls of a Renaissance Faire or I am scanning the tables at a Comic Con. The problem here is that as much as I like/love certain pieces, I tend to lose them, most likely having resulted them being STOLEN from me. Then I'm screwed because I have no way of tracking down that random vendor! EYESCREAM What I love about Ruby and her business EYESCREAM is that she has been around for a while AND I know where to find her at her "brick & mortar" business in Oakland. Even though all the pieces I have purchased from her have been when she is vending at Bay Area dance clubs or festivals, I have also visited her at her store and enjoyed some conversations - and even a party - when there. VAMPIRE BLOOD MOON In fact, this brings me to one of my first purchases from her while out at the dance & music showcase event "ShadowDance". It was there that I fell in love with a Vampire Blood Moon pendant ($39.99) - and a caveat, it would be unfair to attribute such "cutesy" jewelry names as given by Ruby herself - she is above that - it's just what I call it so I can describe the item to myself in my head or to share with friends: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eyescream-oakland?select=yZ0WNLdTTHJ3_rx47AK1Ww Well, that piece (amongst many other items) was eventually stolen from me (and I suppose I am the only one who has felt the pain of having many personal & sentimental items stolen as the result of a relationship breakup, right?), but flash forward, and Ruby set me up with another similar piece! And this time opting for a more powerful statement with the black cord rather than a silver chain. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eyescream-oakland?select=8V2x-z1FoyIRIY74iDX91g SYLVAN MOON I never know when I will see Ruby next time (even though I know where Eyescream is - since it can be a BIT of a 2 HR traffic trek from Sacramento to Oakland) and she had other very beautiful pieces out this past weekend (while vending at another subsequent "ShadowDance" no less). https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eyescream-oakland?select=GBt2HfJMtKqQHZ0Du5QZIQ I even saw skulls and kitties! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eyescream-oakland?select=kdn_huMLaGpsQ0ReHSmrtQ But I had to ALSO pull the trigger when I saw the Sylvan Moon pendant (also $39.99): stunning in it's elegance, but remarkable in it's simplicity - a wonderful trade-off for wearing with the Vampire Blood Moon pendant. And, "yes", I say "Sylvan Moon" - it doesn't actually have a name - but it is what I imagine the Sylvan Elves of Middle Earth might have worn under the light of the waxing moon and the Star of Eärendil. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eyescream-oakland?select=FR_F8y-PCFZTUKtTkKZyIw So as far as pendants go for myself, I hit the jackpot this past weekend. THE LOWDOWN Exquisite jewelry selection for those with darker, more ethereal tastes.

Today I went to Beadazzled on Solano Avenue for the first time. I asked the owner a question about…read morea necklace I want to repair, and she kindly advised me what to buy, and saved me money in the process - I had intended to buy some bigger white seed beads, but she helped me find a needle and attached thread that would go through the little ones I had, so I didn't have to buy new beads - just the handy needle and thread. It's going to be easy stringing the tiny beads with that needle! The store has a gorgeous selection of beads, more complete than any selection I have seen anywhere. There's also some jewelry you can buy, and I found a beautiful abalone pendant that I could not resist. See my pictures for details! This is a fabulous store for anyone interested in beading and beautiful jewelry. And the prices are great! They're not trying to make a killing off of your fun hobby! Hooray!

Miss seeing this store after it moved from Piedmont Avenue; they have a very large variety of art…read moredeco, beads, glass and offered repair work.

Very nice stuff. I wish there were more tops with a tapered, flattering fit--they're all very boxy.read more

I always loved visiting Old Yak Bazaar! We need more fair trade stores, and this is one of my…read morefavorites--thoughtfully curated with a calming aura. They have a great selection of unique/cute/pretty items (art, jewelry, clothes, decor, greeting cards, etc.) that I could easily spend over an hour poring through, even though the physical shop is small. I love that all their items are fair trade or made in the USA, all ethically made! Every purchase supports a good cause. The owner is friendly too; he'd always make a point to say hello with a warm smile. He also tolerated the many times I spent forever browsing through the shop while on a grad-student budget (that is to say: waiting for special occasions to make my purchases). I never felt rushed--just welcomed.

The BEST! I met the owner, Marisa, at an art fair and it…read morewas such a delight that I knew I'd want to come to her brick and mortar. I just purchased a 2nd necklace from her, and I love it. She always has great quality pieces and she always "charges" the crystals to welcome it to its new owner (if you are into that sort of thing like me, haha). I left feeling so nourished even after just a few minutes. Great shop, amazing energy!

I needed a repair on a diamond ring, including a break in two places, and a replacement diamond,…read moreand Marisa not only had that done for me, but she did it in just 2 days when I wanted it for my anniversary! I was very impressed with her services and communication throughout the process, as some aspects of the work had to be figured out. I also think the one-of-a-kind pieces she has in her shop are gorgeous, and I plan to go back in to shop. I could not have had a better experience, and I will recommend Codacraft and Marissa to everyone.

Wonderful unique pieces of jewelry and accessories. Very well made and great for giftsread more

Stopped by the other day and wonderful selection for handmade and vintage jewelry. Apparently she…read morerepairs jewelry as well.