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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
Gleim the Jeweler
(650) 325-3533 (PALO ALTO)
(650) 949-1122 (LOS ALTOS)
gleimjewelers.com
Since its founding in 1931, Gleim the Jeweler — a new Readers’ Choice winner this year — has been committed to “our craft and our industry.” Described as “the premier family-owned jewelry store in the Peninsula,” expect “extensive collections of precious gems, unique estate jewelry, timepieces, high jewelry lines and bespoke pieces.”
NORTH BAY
Women of Rodef Sholom Gift Shop
SAN RAFAEL
(415) 444-8098 • wrs-giftshop.square.site/shop/jewelry/5
Chai necklaces in many variations, including opal, silver or turquoise. Colorful cotton bracelets. Star of David necklaces. Hamsa pendants, each decorated differently. Mezuzah necklaces with intricate designs. Beautiful earrings. All these — and even more — are available at the Rodef Sholom gift shop, located in the lobby of the Osher Marin JCC.
EAST BAY
Pavé Fine Jewelry
OAKLAND
(510) 547-7000 • pavefinejewelry.com
New to Readers’ Choice Awards this year, Pavé Fine Jewelry is a branch of a small eco-friendly jewelry chain that offers custom designs and conflict-free diamonds. Owner Michael Endlich’s craftsmanship “combines skill, love and the essence of California” to create timeless pieces of jewelry that “tell stories and capture hearts.”