Getting engaged this weekend in San Francisco, and want to buy a ring.
Looking for a jeweler that is off the beaten track

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 15 Jan 2003 10:37 PST

Please define "off the beaten track"

Regards;
tutuzdad-ga

Hello frangipani14,


Thank you for your question. I have just the place for you.

14 Karats on College Ave in Berkeley. Ask for John. Everything they do
is custom and can be made to your specification. They work with your
ideas to make them a reality.

Over the years, they have made a rolling diamond ring for me that I
saw in Florida and sketched for them. It rolls across my finger as my
hand moves. Very unique.

They also have made a unique necklace pendant for me that can not be
described properly in words, but comes from a design I saw in a book
and they made a reality. Prices are very reasonable, considering the
custom nature of the work.

They also have a large selection of pre-made work available for
immediate purchase.

http://www.elmwoodshop.com/pages/stores/14karats.html

14 Karats Fine Jewelry

2910 College Avenue | Berkeley | CA 94705
(510) 644-1640

Do go see John. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Just in case, here is a list of jewelry manufacturers in the 510 area
code for you to peruse:
http://www.gy.com/biz/339911/510.htm


I also searched ["unique jewelry" +"san francisco"] for you to find
the following:

San Francisco Bay Area Jewellery & Watches
http://www.sanfrancisco.worldweb.com/Shopping/JewelleryWatches/

Some interesting listings on this page


Ben Luttringer Custom Jewelry
http://www.netwiz.net/~star/contactus.html
760 Market Street Suite 1040
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 956-8086 By Appointment

FANNY FISH JEWELRY
http://www.fannyfish.com/about.html
Telephone: (925) 279-1273
Fax: (925)279-1274
e-mail: fanny@fannyfish.com

Searching [Unique +"san francisco" +jeweler OR jewelry] I found:

http://www.sfbayshop.com/pages/categorypages/jewelry.html
A listing of San Francisco Jewelers by neighborhood with links to
their sites.

ShopinSanFran.com
http://www.shopinsanfran.com/Jewelry___Watches/Jewelers/

Another good list showing unique jewelers


I trust my research will help you find just the right unique jewelry.
If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation, please do post a Request for Clarification and I will be
pleased to assist further.

Congratulations on your engagement!


Regards,

-=clouseau=-

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Request for Answer Clarification by frangipani14-ga on 15 Jan 2003 15:17 PST

clouseau, thank you so much for your reply, you were very helpful.
However, I think that I am looking for a antique setting. CAn you
help?

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Clarification of Answer by clouseau-ga on 15 Jan 2003 15:39 PST

Hello again,

It would have been very helpful if you had specified antique setting
in your question. I interpreted your question as seeking jewelry that
was unique, unsual or custom designed to your particular taste. That
being said, I would still call John at 14 Karats. He also deals with
antique jewelry and could also create something for you in an antique
style. I know of no jeweler more creative in the Bay Area.

If he is unable to satisfy your need, I will be happy to search a bit
further.

-=clouseau=-