“Suzanne is a complete rockstar!!!!! I came in to get my links out of my ring watch! And she did it within five minutes. The environment is extremely warm and pleasant, and the customer service was on point. I will be back for sure!”
“Definitely a great experience with Ari at GoldTeethGallery . I really enjoyed everything from the consultation to being given all the different options and the reasonable time frame of delivery. Ari has been very helpful with ideas and suggestions. I am very satisfied with her design / craft and quality of the product she sells. I would definitely recommend her to others in the market for a Grill”
9AM - 6PM
1425 Leimert Blvd, Oakland
Jewelry Stores
“I went here to get rid of some jewelry I no longer wanted. Brent was very friendly and very welcoming. He was honest and was not pushy. I love his process of first having a phone call with you, then having you come into his office. He makes you feel safe through the whole process. I would definitely recommend him and will be back”
“Excellent service, friendly staff, and great overall atmosphere! We were greeted with warm welcomes and our experience with Jenny was the best! We would definitely recommend this place!”
“I stopped by to sell some gold and was very happy with the service. Professional and informative. I walked out with a fresh stack of hundreds. I will definitely be by again.”
“Yan was incredible to work with — far and away the best customer experience of any vendor we consulted for our wedding (and we consulted a lot!). She sat down with us, listened carefully to what we wanted, and brought a wealth of ideas and expertise to help us find the rings we loved. She made everything — pricing, long-term care, all of it — easy to understand. The free cleanings for life and help connecting us with insurance were huge added bonuses. Could not recommend her more.”
“5 stars! Mr. Irizarry at Pawn Shop Oakland was incredibly helpful and fair. He made selling and purchasing tools and jewelry easy and stress-free, offered honest prices, and explained everything clearly. Friendly, professional service — highly recommend!”
“I wanna let you know since I moved to Northern California in 1997. I have dealt with these professionals and by far it’s the most honest dealers in the state. In my opinion I do regret selling my hundred ounce silver bar. I was getting loans you know cause I need it for other aggressive investments I was so tired of
watching the silver market. It was like watching grass grow or paint dry. wish I would’ve listened to the gentleman’s advice at the store just told me to keep holding, but you know me. I’m just so impatient expecting immediate result. I need to start listening to people know what they’re doing.”
“Best Pawn shop in the Bay. Great customer service. Not trying to whoop you, they're trying to work with you. Buying or pawning, you can't lose with them. Holla at Delores, Kwame or Ashanti when you get there, Genuine good people.”
“This little store is packed with eclectic items from the world over! There is something for everyone but you have to look carefully! Make sure you come with time to browse, and look closely as every nook and cranny has someone's treasure stashed in it. Every item has a story and the owner knows them all and is happy to share them with you. What a wonderful experience!”
“Wide selection of Moroccan (and African) home decor items. An excellent depot for unique accent pieces to bring more color and character to an interior.
Wide selection of handmade brass lamps, excellent. Some include stained glass”
“I have been patronizing Ebony Beauty Supply for many years! Owner Michelle and her staff are very professional, nice, caring, and knowledgeable about all products they sell!
I highly recommend this beauty supply store for all your hair and beauty needs!”
“i just love this beautiful store, everywhere you look is something that makes you feel happy :) I visited Waterlilies last week and Ray was so sweet to help me wrap my new wind chimes and he didn't mind me tinkling all the chimes in the store.
I chose this wind chime because its tones are soothing and perfectly balanced—not too high to be irritating or deep (formal). The chimes resonate with a beautiful echo that lingers just long enough before fading into a faint, magical whisper.
The combination of wood, glass, and jade— harmonized and truly spoke to me, creating a sense of peace and connection.
I'll be checking their website for items I may have missed and will be back for new gloves and knee pads. Working on my garden, and this is a wonderful boutique to inspire me and Pamela is very creative with the space. I love family owned places because I love shopping local!!
Go in and be inspired :)”
“I have been a customer for years and Sami African Imports. Sami is one of the community’s GEMS ? Hassan is knowledgeable and helpful the store is well stocked with all the products that you could possibly need. If there are questions or concerns products that aren’t in stock he will go out of his way to provide it.”
“Super knowledgeable and nice here. It’s not a huge store but has a pretty good variety of crystals and stones. Even has sage for nudging if you need. It’s got good parking and is quiet.”
“Mama is the best ! She has great prices and she is very knowledgeable. This place is my go to place for all my kids and my 24k jewelry . Variety of style ❤️”
“I Came to sell some of my old gold jewelry I longer wear and a diamond ring to this place. I went to other places but by far this place was the one that paid me the highest price for my gold and diamond ring! They paid me really Good!!! And they have great customer service. If you’re looking to sell your gold jewelry this is the place to go!!!!”
8:30AM - 5PM
126 2nd St, Oakland
Jewelry Stores
“I’ve been a customer of Otto Frei for a while now, and their service and product selection continue to impress me. They carry a wide range of high-quality tools and supplies for jewelers. Our steamer had an issue recently and they were able to get a parts overnight.”
“This little shop had a cool selection of high quality brands and local made items. Would highly recommend if you're looking for interesting prints, and colors that aren't boring neutrals! I bought two bandanas that are totally unique and lovely quality.”
“Aster Jewelry is a phenomenal jewelry store! As an artist who has had my work featured there since they first opened, I’ve had the chance to see firsthand how they operate. A business’s true character shows during challenging times, and I can confidently say that during a very difficult loss, the owner, Lindsay, went above and beyond—making all of her artists whole again while communicating with transparency and care.
Although I no longer live in the Bay Area, I regularly refer local clients to Aster for jewelry repairs. Every single time, they come back impressed and completely satisfied with their experience.
If you’re looking for beautiful, unique jewelry—or need something repaired—I highly recommend stopping by and supporting this incredible store!”
“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 was drawn to this boutique due to the
thoughtful curation in the window. I found a unique bracelet from the 1930s that fit me like Cinderella. A jewel of a shop and Annette and her sister are gems!”
“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.”
“Incredible!! So happy I found this place on a whim, now it's where I get my presents for the most special people in my life. & a little something for me too of course. Adore Ruby! Thank you!”
“Cute store with lots of fun and pretty things to discover. I found the perfect table runner for my new dining room table. The employees are helpful and friendly, but also let you shop if you're just there to browse.”
10AM - 3:30PM
824 Franklin St, Oakland
Jewelry Stores
“I didn't end up buying anything from these guys, but they were very helpful, friendly, and efficient. I'm not an expert, but their prices seem pretty good as well.”
“Replaced my watch battery quickly and for a reasonable price. Nice staff and a fun selection of jewelry. Some very nice pieces in addition to the usual selection. Varied price points so everyone can afford something.”
“The owner is nice and respectful. The store is amazing and beautiful. I went with my mom and husband and it was such a good vibe in this store. I got myself some nephrite jade pieces and I believe the prices were fair.”
10:30AM - 4PM
808 Franklin St, Oakland
Jewelry Stores
“We got our wedding rings from this store after my sister Ria recommended it to us. Honestly, I’m not very experienced when it comes to gold, but we just went there because she said it was a good place — and it really was!
The lady at the counter was very kind and patient. She showed us a few nice options, and since we were traveling by bus and didn’t have much time to pre-order, we decided to pick two rings that were already ready. Together they cost about $1500, and we were happy with what we got. She even offered to custom-make our rings and have them delivered before our wedding, which was very thoughtful.
There was also a gentleman who helped adjust the ring size since one of them was a bit tight, and he did it right there. The store itself was very secure — a security guard opened the main door for us, and then the lady let us in through another door. It felt very professional and organized inside.
The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the location. The area outside didn’t feel very safe when we got there, even though the store itself was great. Inside, everything was smooth, and the people were friendly and helpful.
Overall, we had a nice experience and left happy with our wedding rings.”
“super cool shop , friendly staff and unique pieces! I’ve work up the street and have been inside a handful of times, but each time I find a treasure! Love the cooors & the vibes.. definitely worth a trip!”