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SAN FRANCISCO
Ben Shemano Jewelry
(415) 362-7777 • benshemano.com
Located just off Union Square, Ben Shemano Jewelry specializes in estate and custom jewelry, buying and selling fine watches, diamonds, precious stones and metals. A family-run business, Ben and Kira Shemano own the shop, which also arranges for the design and creation of custom pieces. They also can evaluate or repurpose inherited jewelry.
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Kern’s Fine Jewelry
BURLINGAME
(650) 348-7557 • kernjewelers.com
From humble beginnings in 1944, Kern’s Fine Jewelry has grown into a large concern boasting a full jeweler’s shop, watchmaking repair center, appraisal lab and expansive showroom. With Philippe Patek and Rolex showrooms in San Francisco, Kern’s remains a third-generation family business.
NORTH BAY
Women of Rodef Sholom Gift Shop
SAN RAFAEL
(415) 444-8098 • rodefsholom.org
Chai necklaces in many variations, including opal, silver or turquoise. Colorful cotton bracelets. Star of David necklaces. Hamsa pendants. Mezuzah necklaces with intricate designs. Beautiful earrings. All these — and more — are available at the Rodef Sholom gift shop, located in the lobby of the Osher Marin JCC.
EAST BAY
Afikomen Judaica
BERKELEY
(510) 655-1977 • afikomen.com
This family-owned shop, in Berkeley since 1991, is perhaps best known for its extensive Judaica offerings, including ritual items and Jewish books. But it also boasts a lovely selection of Jewish-themed jewelry, both fine and costume, so stop by for your chai necklace or Magen David earrings.