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SAN FRANCISCO 

Ben Shemano Jewelry

(415) 362-7777  •  benshemano.com
Ben Shemano Jewelry — appearing in Readers’ Choice for five consecutive years — buys and sells fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, precious stones and metals as well as arranges for the design and creation of custom pieces. The shop also can evaluate or repurpose inherited jewelry. A family-run business managed by Ben and wife Kira, the second-floor showroom is located just off Union Square. 

EAST BAY 

Pavé 

BERKELEY AND OAKLAND
(510) 547-7000  •  pavefinejewelry.com
Award-winning owner and founder Michael Endlich’s legacy-worthy designs are inspired by “his life-long meditation on nature’s endless patterns and colors woven into the personal symbolism and stories shared by each client.” Founded in 1983, Pavé Fine Jewelry specializes in vintage and vintage-inspired jewelry, provides personal service, sources only conflict-free diamonds and uses recycled metals. 

SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA 

Geoffrey’s Diamonds & Goldsmith

SAN CARLOS
(650) 591-0301  •  geoffreysdiamonds.com
Founded in 1983 by professional jeweler and goldsmith Geoffrey Stern, the shop’s slogan is “Where the Bay Gets Engaged.” New to Readers’ Choice, Geoffrey’s now is an employee-owned company headed by Nikko Kandhari. Geoffrey’s stocks diamond and gemstone rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and necklaces. Custom design services also are available.  

NORTH BAY

Women of Rodef Sholom Gift Shop

SAN RAFAEL
(415) 444-8098  •  wrs-sisterhood.org
Chai necklaces in many variations, including opal, silver or turquoise. Colorful cotton bracelets with charms or affirmation beads. Hamsa pendants, each decorated differently. Mezuzah necklaces with intricate designs. Beautiful earrings. All these and more are available at the Rodef Sholom gift shop (a new Readers’ Choice winner in this category), located in the lobby of the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael.

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