Margo is a wonderful person and has amazing jewelry. Highly recommend this business…read more My family has enjoyed jewelry from Margo for over 20 years and we have never been disappointed. Support locally run and owned business!

Lovely staff and high quality jewelry selection. I got some gorgeous earrings for an affordable…read moreprice. The manager went out of her way to stay late, after the shop closed, to help me finish my purchase. I'm enthralled with my new earrings and I've had tons of compliments on them already. A great place to treat yourself or shop for special occasions!

My partner and I were married back in October of 2017. It was important to us that we had these…read moresymbols, but navigating the jewelry industry, in addition to the wedding industry, was exhausting the majority of the time. Tyler and I are traditional in very few aspects of our life. When it came to our wedding, we wanted to make it our own, and not follow traditions that didn't have any connection to our view and values as partners. When it came to rings, the one symbol my partner and I wanted to wear, it was still a challenge to come to an agreement on what we would spend, how they'd be made, and what they'd be made of. It was important to me that these rings were made with recycled materials, and were as ethical as they could be from start to finish. These aspects were important to Tyler as well, however the cost was something that was hard for him to swallow. I share all of this because Kendra walked us through all of our struggles and our misconceptions of the jewelry business, and she was transparent with her process and how she did things differently. I met with Kendra several times to talk about stones and metals. She didn't rush me into any decision for my own ring, and she helped clarify what I was looking for. I ended up choosing something she had already made with a vintage stone, and it stacks uniquely with two bands that I wear in addition. Tyler's ring was made from scratch. Creating something that he would love to wear all the time was extremely important to him, and Kendra tweaked the design and made certain it was perfect for Tyler before she cast the ring. Kendra is an incredibly skilled and talented artist. This skill translates beyond what she creates, but how she interacted with us, and navigated all our questions and concerns. She put us as ease with an investment that we were struggling to come to terms with. We love our rings and are so happy to know their story!

We could go on and on about Kendra's professionalism, great communication throughout the design and…read moremanufacture process, her promptness, and what a sweetheart she is! Kendra is a pleasure to work with.Her expertise in her design and manufacturing process is invaluable. And it was so fun to meet with her at her studio in the Mission! After hearing our ideas for our rings, Kendra made several recommendations on her expert knowledge of the materials and processes to ensure that our wedding bands will possess strength and beauty for a lifetime. We receive so many comments on our rings' beauty! They really are eye-catching in their simplicity and uniqueness. It is so special to know that, because our engagement and wedding rings were custom-made by Kendra Renee, we are the only people in the world who have bands like these. Our rings are both a symbol of our vows and a reminder that we are privileged to forge our own path in our marriage. We are so pleased with our rings, and found working with Kendra to be a treat from start to finish!

I just can't say enough great things about Rada and Zaver & Mor. After my fiance purchased my…read moreengagement ring at the shop, we (of course) returned for our wedding bands. I found two unique and perfect rings to sub for a traditional wedding band, while my fiance was hesitant and didn't think he'd ever be able to find anything he was comfortable with. Rada listened (and somehow just knew!) the type of ring he wanted, and proactively followed up with us after she saw how uncertain he was. She sent an email with photos of rings she thought he may like - that were the perfect price point - which made it very easy for him to comfortably browse. Sure enough, he found a ring he liked in that email, and we went for it. We waited probably too long to purchase our wedding bands, but Rada, with her exceptional customer service (seriously, the best service I've ever received...she remembered my name after not being in the shop for months...lover her), she quickly placed our order, made the resizing, and had our rings in plenty of time for the big day. We love our rings and I'm constantly hearing compliments on my bands. Such a great overall experience!

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!

I took a beginning serger class here and learned so much in only two hours! I feel a lot more…read moreconfident about choosing a serger and threading it when my project callls for finally getting one. Eli was great and it was a great intro to their lovely studio as well. Maybe I'll schedule machine time there instead of buying a serger? Still to be determined! Thanks Eli!

I have been wanting to learn to sew with a sewing machine and this was a great experience! The…read moreinstructors are helpful and knowledgeable! I felt confident that after the class I could pick up my projects at home and get started! I'll definitely come back for more classes!

My wife and I wanted to find a local artist to create our wedding bands and we were lucky enough to…read morestumble upon Kaya while at Oakland's First Friday Art Murmur. Kaya was an absolute pleasure to work with and we loved her original designs. She used her artistic eye to help us develop the look and feel of our bands. After she created the rings by hand we were stunned by the results. You could see and feel the care and passion that went into creating them and she delivered them on time and at a reasonable price. I have received many compliments on the bands over the months and love that we have our own original beautiful pieces of artwork to signify our love thanks to Kaya's craftsmanship. We couldn't recommend Kaya more highly for your jewelry needs!!!

In addition to being a wonderful artist, Kaya is an excellent teacher. I took a two hour jewelry…read moremaking class from her and found her to be very skillful both as a teacher and as a designer. Her pieces are beautiful, refined and unique.

I love my classes with Peter! It's definitely a high point in my week…read more I've already started a few different projects and learned so much about the process along the way. Peter lets you decide what you want to make and guides you through to the finished product. His workshop has everything you would need and he is extremely knowledgeable about different techniques. It' pretty impressive what his students have accomplished (he has multiple albums of their work so I posted some pictures) and I'm really proud of what I've made. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and really reasonable for private lessons. I would highly recommend taking classes here!

I've been working with Peter Ostwald for over a year now and I have learned so very much. I learned…read morejewelry making in college many years ago and have always wanted to create really unique pieces. I am an artist and I primarily paint. Being able to come to Peter with a sketch of an idea and having him guide me to making it an actual work of wearable art is an amazing process. It's my favorite two hours of my otherwise crazy busy week as I juggle my art and a full-time sales job. I cannot recommend Peter highly enough, whether you are brand new to creating or a seasoned artist, his teaching style, creativity, and guidance are unparalleled. I am looking forward to studying with him for many more years.

I have been meaning to write this review for a while now. We purchased our wedding bands from him…read moresome years ago, but have kept in touch. He is an artist whose medium is jewelery. The pieces in his shop are definately out of the ordinary and would fit best for someone who has out of the ordinary taste. The best way to work with him is to come in with an idea and to have him go from there. He is quite creative and will work with you to make a piece that suits you. He is a bit of an odd duck, but I find it charming and stop in on occasion when I'm in the nieghborhood just to say hello and chat. He definately has the personality of an artist and if you're buying a piece of nice jewelery don't you want an artist to make it??

David is a true craftsman. I remember a prior version of his shop on Solano Avenue back in the…read more1980s (across from "the Pub", in the same block he is on now). When I needed a gold bracelet repaired in 2017, I did not hesitate to bring it to him. I had not been to the shop in some time and was impressed with the museum-like art and treasures that adorn the showroom. This is a textbook "mom and pop" operation with the owner / artist / jeweler on-site when the business is in operation. So many professionals these days are actually on-site a couple of days of the week - that makes business difficult and inconvenient. I have always appreciated Mr. Hansen's repair work and masterful designs. David is there "regular business hours" (his work ethic is impressive). Hansen's Manufacturing Jewelers is worth a visit.

This little store packs a punch. Filled with knickknacks from items like Butter nail polish to…read moregreeting cards that say things like: "Hogs and kisses" with a cute little pig on the front, it's here. I can honestly say that if I lived in Berkeley and ever needed a small gift or a card, this would be my first stop.* Another aspect is that they make most of the jewelry displayed. Nothing too originally crazy, but high quality and delicate for the most part. I'm into it. It's the store where you walk in not needing anything and surely walk out with something, whether it be for someone else or for you. #treatyoself * This seems to be mostly geared to the ladies, so I def wouldn't come here looking for a manly gift. ** Side note: Future brides and wedding people: they also have a lot of wedding themed stuff.

Brought my friend here so she could pick out an item she liked for her birthday…read more She doesn't buy jewelry, so this was a new experience for her and she felt spoiled. As always, the items in stock are beautiful. My friend was extremely happy with the gift. I also had a couple of items dropped off and fixed. It was an easy process. :)