“There are interesting esoteric books on various types of magic and spells. There are also books on Tarot cards and different Tarot decks. Crystals are very interesting, but the selection is limited. Very friendly people will help you on anything you need.”
“What a great experience at Bead Inspirations. I have been putting off repairing my earrings for weeks and maybe months. I made it to Bead inspirations and Jesse and the team were so helpful with suggestions and repairs needed all very affordable and with great customer service and feat repair. Thank you for fixing my local artisan earrings for continued wear!”
“My daughter helped me discover this gem by giving me a gift certificate for my birthday. I went with her at least six months later, and was so charmed by our experience. The range and quality of the fragrances made the trip in worth it. Then, the whimsical environment just made it feel like a magical experience. The owner did not disappoint in this regard, and is very knowledgeable about the scents and their combinations. She patiently supported us (without stalking) while we painstakingly smelled (discovered) every fragrance in each beautiful bottle, then she helped us create our own oil roller and lotion tin using our two favorite scents — which have lasted over a year and still smell good enough to be a staple in my purse.
And the prices… let you know she’s been there a long time and is doing it for the love. Total gem! Love this shop! Planning to go back soon.”
“My favorite gift shop around. Love the ever-changing selections (especially the earrings!!) and how sweet and helpful the staff are. You can tell this a shop created with so much love and attention to detail.”
“A hidden gem! Such a lovely store with a wide selection of items, some of which are super unique and rare. Karen was extremely friendly, helpful, and patient - She gave me a 30-minute tour of the shop, helping me find the ideal gift. She also meticulously gift-wrapped the item I bought for free.”
“Went today, found some really nice clothing items that were reasonable. (There were some overpriced or expensive items in some booths). Really happy with a brooch I found! Also my husband found some cool tops that are good quality. There were many vendors, but kind of crowded. The patio area with the music and food vendors was nice and we had the wood fire pizza - prosciutto, pear and arugula which was great. I want to say thank you to the gentleman who turned in my lost item and the 2 kind vendors who found me and returned it to me! Thank you so much! In general we had a good time:)”
“Not what I expected when I first walked in. There wasn't any fancy display cabinets filled with shiney gold and silver for me to look at. Then again, why should there be? The shiney object started with what Mike had to offer me in the terms of knowledge. Mike is straight forward and while a bit gruff (which I kinda enjoy), he was totally kool to deal with, a straight shooter indeed. I definitely will be stopping back by again. Thanks Mike”
“I came here for a jewelry repair. The owner was approachable and helpful. I lost the link to my 14K gold bracelet. Cost of repair was $20. Owner had it ready for pick up five days later.”
11AM - 5PM
1347 Park St, Alameda
Jewelry Stores
“Best shop on Park Street. Best shop in Alameda. Best selection of lovely things for the home. Best shop for gifts. Lots of thoughtfully chosen women’s clothing and accessories. Beautifully designed interior. Superb use of soft green throughout. Creative and clever seasonal displays in the windows and inside. Attentive and helpful staff. Classes offered in the gorgeous new kitchen/classroom behind the store. Great sales too!”
“Just went in there to get my husband’s ring resized and they got it done immediately since we were short on time. The customer experience is STERLING to say the least and I found both the products and services to be, quite literally, gold!”