“I haven’t felt a warm vibe in every shop on Piedmont and vintage stores can be kind of snobby sometimes but I’m happy to say that that frigidaire environment has NOT been my experience at Sunshine Prophecy. The vibe is super warm and inviting; There is ALWAYS good music playing; The employees there are always very patient with any of my (often MANY haha) questions; — AND I’ve never felt pressure to buy anything if I wasn’t ready. — That is especially important to me bc in order to budget I purposely do LONG leads on items I’m interested in. I might stop in once or twice and ask questions/do price checks before I finally treat myself and they always treat me like a paid customer. Clothes, jewelry, purses are cute. LOVE their witchy candles, herbs, and TAROT CARDS. It seems like the owner of this store had more of a “creative calling ” then just a bottom line in starting this business.”
“Since I was so fascinated with history and stories about Rolex watches every time I watch US Open and PGA golf tournaments I’ve been wanting to get one. I first visited Davidson & Litch Jewelers early this year to inquire about Rolex watches and they asked me to register if I am interested in purchasing one. It took me months of waiting but with Jeremiah’s help and for keeping me updated in this journey, the Rolex dream happened. Thank you Jeremiah and Ruslana for this unforgettable experience!”
“My fiancee and I worked with Pepper to select an engagement ring and she was so patient, knowledgeable, and lovely to work with! I didn’t come in with any idea what my ideal ring might be, and Pepper had great intuition and was very quick to pick up on my taste. Pave had such an amazing and unique selection and I’m so happy with the ring I got from them!”
“SIYA is a gem! This place isn’t comparable to any other Indian clothes shopping experience I’ve had. Found out about them from a family member who always has the best outfits. It’s my go to spot now. Their selection is fantastic, offering a wide range of high-quality options for all occasions. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and Sonu is super helpful—both really go out of their way to style you for the events you're shopping for. I was able to get several outfits for my brother's wedding and my best friend's wedding within a day, and every piece was unique and beautiful. They even tailored everything, and the fit was perfect. One blouse needed to be fixed again and they were so kind and quick about it. They truly care that their clients are well taken care of. The prices reflect the quality you’re getting—well worth it! I also found gorgeous matching jewelry to complete my looks that the owner hand selected and was patient while I figured out what I liked best. My husband got three outfits and couldn’t be more excited to have high-quality Indian clothes, from a hassle free, fast, and easy shopping experience. Highly recommend SIYA for anyone looking for stunning Indian fashion with top-notch service!”
“Both Becky and Pablo are incredibly friendly, kind, and knowledgeable! I went in earlier this year to discuss a poorly done nose piercing (done at a different studio!) that was just not healing, and Becky figured out exactly what the problem was and gave me multiple options regarding how to fix it. I went in again a couple weeks ago to get second lobe piercings and again Becky made sure that they were perfectly placed for me :) At my check-in appointment today to make sure everything was healing up well, Pablo was incredibly friendly and very gentle when downsizing my piercing to something more fitted :) even though it’s a little more pricey, i would absolutely recommend this studio to anyone who’s ever interested in piercings :)”
“This is strictly a repair place, not a jewelry store, in a strip mall that features massage parlors. Don't be put off by the unprepossessing atmosphere. John is a master craftsman who knows his business. I had a saga with an antique garnet and diamond ring that had prongs sticking up. First I took it to Pavé which had repaired earrings for me for $35. As I noted in an earlier review, they would charge $675 to repair the prongs, and recommended removing the garnet for another $325. That was about the price of the ring when I bought it, so I decided against letting them repair it. I took it to Kim's Watches and Jewelry Repair, where I had had a bracelet untangled for only $8. Mr. Kim didn't replace the prongs, but he bended them, for $40. I thought the ring was fine but the prongs began sticking up again. Mr. Kim again worked on the ring, and charged me nothing. But I knew the problem wasn't solved. When I saw the positive reviews for Underhill Studio, I took the ring to John. He carefully examined the ring and showed me photographs. Virtually all the prongs needed replacement, but not the center garnet. It took two visits, but he replaced all of them for $185. The ring looks great and I think the problem is finally solved. If you want an upscale jewelry store, Pavé is fine. If you want an expert who charges a fair price, try Underhill.”
10AM - 6:30PM
1600 Contra Costa Blvd B, Pleasant Hill“Greg have us excellent service. We brought in my wife’s original wedding set for 28 years ago and he took it and added to it an created an amazing custom masterpiece for us. I would HIGHLY recommend him.”
“I would highly recommend going to Padis in Walnut Creek. Our salesman Dave was super helpful, informative, patient, and worked with us to design and find the perfect engagement ring.
Throughout the process, we switched designs, center stones, etc; but we never felt pressured or forced to make a decision. We were having trouble visualizing some designs so Dave went out of his way to put sample stones in sample bands to paint a better picture.
Out of all the shops we visited, we had the best experience at Padis. I rate it 5/5 and I will definitely be back in the future.”
“I've wanted a grill for damn near 30 years, so for my 41st birthday, my wife made it happen. Took a lot of research to find the right spot, given how most places have such mixed reviews, but luckily we landed on Gold Teeth Gallery! Everything about them, from customer service to the final product is on point. If I ever decide to go beyond the two-piece joint I got, I'm def going with Arie again.”
11AM - 6:30PM
1564 Solano Ave, Albany“I love the Stone Room! It has a great selection of crystals and stones at very fair prices. They also have a fantastic assortment of gemstone beads. Tenzin is always delightful and knowledgeable to work with. I have picked up some great stones here, and I know they are sourced in the best way possible via Tashi's travels and direct relationships with suppliers in each country. Most crystal stores that buy from gem shows and have no idea where their products are coming from, so I feel far better about buying from The Stone Room.”
“Okay so let's start out with it Was our anniversary...So our Vibes brought us here for spiritual Brunch!We were headed elsewhere for brunch ended up here and feed our souls for about 2 hours or more. Lost track of time as if the moment we walked through the threshold it paused the world around us all I heard was ancestral words calming my entire being.(Was it the soundtrack from dancing with wolves ...j.k j.k lol he did have a dope native American and Cuban drums and some flute Playlist going)Yo I can't make this stuff up.I only review places I really like,places I really vibe with. So it was pretty fitting that we walked into theSTONE ROOM 2 ...More like Magical Bazaar! You can turn and look a MILLION different ways inside this little Bodega and still miss something huge and Out Of This World or be ready to pay and be like yup I missed all these. So be ready to spend a couple mins or hours or days exploring this MAGICAL place¡ ? ✨️We got each other some things¡”
“I took May's Belt making class and had so much fun! May is incredibly friendly and walked us through the process with aplomb. She also encouraged us to be creative and experiment in our own way. It was all around a great time and I'd look forward to taking another class with May.”
“I had existing ear piercings that I just never got to wearing anything in because I didn’t like the jewelry/the back would hurt so I just wanted to go in and buy jewelry for those piercings- I got flat back dainty studs, and wanted the piercer to measure the threads so I knew what I needed in each piercing along the lobe and cartilage. John did a great job placing my earrings and helping pick orientation of the studs. Dineo (I hope I got her name right!) helped me mix and match a couple of options and pick the right ones. The jewelry is very pretty and good quality. I’ll be back again!”
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1619 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley“I don't even know where to begin with Gigi :-). She is just STELLAR. Great to work with, awesome personality, clear, communicative, a true artist... I came to her with a ring I needed to have reset (and transformed). I wanted to keep some of the integrity of the original piece while also breathing new life/my own personality into it. I had an idea of what I wanted but no clue of how it would be geometrically feasible. Gigi (somehow) figured it out and it is GORGEOUS. It was not an easy design and it involved very delicate stones. Her design and her Goldsmith's work were phenomenal. We then turned the remaining jewels into a beautiful necklace. I want to do more projects with Gigi!”
“Great items and great pricing. Wish they had a larger selection of some items for more choices but we were still able to find items we were looking for at a stellar price!”
“Beautiful selection of jewelry here! I went in the other day for advice on a broken necklace clasp that I bought elsewhere. Paul was extremely helpful and gave me some valuable info on my piece and what it needed in order to be repaired and why it broke in the first place.
Because it was under warranty, I opted to send it into the manufacturer, but I would definitely come back here in the future for repairs or new pieces! Staff was very friendly and the store is kept in immaculate shape with various certifications on display.”
“I like how tht lady left a long a** review but didnt even buy anything lol I got my first grill here in high school and after shopping around, I notcied a lot of these grill shops in the bay do flea market quality work and are really rude (Mr Bling in Pittsburg, John Jewelers in bayfair) and I've decided to go back here jst based off the quality of experience and work I had done over 10 years ago.”
“Thank you so much Lee! I am very satisfied with my braids. Lee was very sweet and professional. I'm done with these young girls who want you to chase them to get your hair braided. Lee was also fast and did my hair exactly how I wanted it! I will definitely be back. A parking tip: download ParkMobile and feed your meter from the chair. I only paid $12 to park instead of the $20 lot down the street.”
“Bought my wedding set there 39 years ago. Went back for a 15th anniversary ring. Flying back across the country for our 40th anniversary set. Great family business.”
“Outstanding service! I always feel welcome when I walk into this heavenly place. And, they carry a wide variety of cards and beautiful and meaningful gifts. I'll definitely buy all my gifts here.”
10:30AM - 5PM
1343 Locust St, Walnut Creek“My husband wanted to upgrade my current ring for our 5 year anniversary and knew we had to visit Moe at D&D! We reached out to him and he already had the perfect stone picked out for us. My new ring is absolutely gorgeous but still maintains the essence of my original. I’m soooo happy and can’t stop looking down at my hand! Please visit D&D, he has the most beautiful designs, can make anything you are dreaming of, and is so trustworthy! Can’t wait to visit again :) thank you so much!”
“Cute whimsical store that features a lot of curated and locally made clothing, jewelry, and home items. Every 2 weekends or so, they also setup outside kiosks along the front of their store. You'll find a lot of anime-related gifts and also Renaissance fair or DND styled clothing and capes. Prices are more on the high side, but you'd be supporting local artists.”
“Cindy is a talented jewelry designer and very focused on customer satisfaction. My wife has received lots of compliments on the unique, beautiful pieces from here that I’ve given her—things you won’t see anywhere else.”
“We recently were referred to Spitz Jeweler’s by a family member, and are so happy we stopped by! The store is Amazing, the staff is friendly and courteous, and they know their stuff. We came in to get a quote for a few items, and were extremely happy with the service. Now that we’ve found this gem, we won’t be going anywhere else.
Thank you again!”
“I love this store! The jewelry is unique, beautiful, timeless and contemporary at the same time. There are also fun handbags and other accessories. Lots of price points. Jill is delightful and so easy to work with. I have put many items on a wishlist and have my husband shop there for birthdays and anniversaries!”
“Great selection of jewelry and other items. From King baby to coins to Rolex. Great customer service and full service for everything from custom jewelry to watch batteries. Personal service and they even have a lay away plan for that purchase that you really want but want to pay over time. Large display of diamonds, and other precious stones in a variety of settings, new and vintage watches. Let staff show you some beautiful items. Also this is a full pawn if you need some quick cash. I have been going here for years and I think you will find all your needs met. Also, housed in the same building is beautiful furniture and household furnishings and one of kind pieces.”
“Wonderful experience!! I always knew I wanted to get my dress at Kinsley (since I discovered it many years ago when I was in high school and have followed them on Insta ever since lol)! I made two trips to the store to try on many many dresses and ultimately I found the ONE! All the girls have been so helpful! Excited for my dress reveal appointment and then to begin alterations with their Galia Lahav alterations specialist. Def worth coming here if you are looking for your dream dress. Such a great selection!!”
“Stopped in to peruse some watches and rings and was met with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. It was a pleasure speaking with Jeff I will definitely be utilizing this store for my jewelry needs.”
“Absolutely love Morrisons! I was given a few pieces of vintage jewelry and needed some rings resized. They were able to match and resize some unusual pieces with intricate details.”