Your Satisfaction is Important to Us!

Padis Jewelry is a family-owned business committed to providing customers with the optimal shopping experience.  Our non-commissioned sales staff works with each customer to help them find the perfect piece of jewelry that speaks to their personal aesthetic and lifestyle as well as budget.  Your satisfaction is important to us, and as such, we are always glad to get your feedback.   

Recently a customer shopping for an engagement ring at the Padis Jewelry Designer Galleria gave us a 5 star review about his experience.  He relates that after describing what he was looking for to his sale consultant, she was very helpful and showed him a number of different designs that fit his requirements.  After buying a ring, he states, “I am very happy with their service, and we will be going back there soon to pick out the wedding bands.”   He adds that he highly recommends our store. 

In another 5 star review, a customer described a visit to the Galleria for diamond earrings.  He states that, “They had so many great options and everyone was extremely helpful. They took the time to educate me about the process and the product, and it really made me feel valued as a customer.”  He continues to say his girlfriend was very pleased with the excellent quality and they will not go anywhere else but Padis for their jewelry. 

One enthusiastic customer from San Jose states, “Wow! Padis Jewelry Designer Galleria is amazing and they made buying engagement/wedding rings a great experience - as it should be. They are very professional, friendly, and quite helpful also. They don't oversell or push certain products on you saying 'just get this' or anything like that. They ask and listen to what you want, offer their top-quality products, then they back off and let you decide. No pressure to buy and they allow you to go at your pace - I really appreciate that!” 

Our staff understands that fine jewelry is an investment and we dedicate ourselves to providing customers with the knowledge they need to make an educated decision.  With two GIA Graduate Gemologists on staff at all times, you can trust the experts at Padis Jewelry for the best deals on beautiful jewelry. 

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings, and fine jewelry since 1974.  We have one of the area’s largest inventories as well as an impressive selection of top name luxury brands.  So if you are a lover of beautiful jewelry, we encourage you to schedule a visit to the area’s best jewelry store.

The Different Types of Jewelry Settings

When we buy a new piece of jewelry, it is generally an item we intend to wear and enjoy for many years.  This is why Padis Jewelry wants our customers to be satisfied with their purchases and believe that the more you know about the jewelry; the better the chance that you will love what you buy.  One of things that consumers can find confusing is the many different types of jewelry settings.    

The term bead setting describes the process of evenly setting diamonds or color gemstones with the surface of the metal.  Bead-like prongs between each of the stones secure them to the metal.  A bezel setting is the method of wrapping a diamond or gemstone with the metal so only the crown and table can be seen.  Another type of setting is called a cathedral and consists of cathedral-like arches on each side of the diamond or gemstone. 

Channel settings are very common.  It is the method used to arrange diamonds or color gemstones adjacent to one another in a channel with no metal showing between each stone.  A cluster setting is the term used to describe stones that are grouped together and arranged to look like one large stone.  In a flush setting, a hole is created in the metal surface and the diamond or gemstone is placed inside.  The table of the stone is set evenly with the metal’s surface.

With an inlaid setting, a part of the metal setting is cut away and the stones are set flush with the surface of the metal.  In an invisible setting, it appears as if there is no setting behind the stone due to the way the stones are set in the arrangement.  Prong settings are another very common type of setting, and in this case, the diamond or gemstone is mounted to the metal with prongs that wrap around its girdle and usually secured to the crown of the stone.  With a pave setting, small stones are held in place by very small handcrafted prongs and the tables of the stones are evenly set with the metal surface. 

If you have a question about a jewelry setting or want to know more about a particular piece of jewelry, please contact us.  In addition to our online store, we have three showrooms in San Francisco and a store in St. Helena, CA.

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  We invite you to visit our showrooms to see our beautiful collection of fine jewelry.

Gemstones Meanings and Lore

Along with our extensive collection of diamond jewelry and certified loose diamonds, Padis Jewelry also has an incredible selection of gemstone jewelry and loose gems.  Our inventory includes high-quality sapphires and color-saturated emeralds preset in jewelry or available as loose stones ready to be used in your own designs.  We also have an array of fine jewelry set with amethyst, turquoise, topaz and other semi-precious stones.   

Throughout time people have associated gemstones with various characteristics and folklore such as having healing properties or the ability to ward off evil spells.  For example, the Romans believed emeralds had soothing qualities and Nero even wore a pair of crystal emerald glasses to calm his eyes.  They were also Cleopatra’s favorite gemstone.  The most sought-after emeralds are a deep green, and often carved into rectangular step cuts, known as the emerald cut.   

Sapphires have long been associated with romance and royal leanings, and in ancient times, people believed sapphires could predict the future.  The gem is available in a variety of colors including blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, and purple.  One of the most famous blue sapphires is the engagement ring Princess Di received from Prince Charles in 1981.

February’s birthstone, amethyst, ranges in color from pale lilac to a royal purple with reddish overtones that some experts consider to be the finest example of the gem.  The stone is believed to have a calming influence and is associated with intellect and wisdom.  Linked with Bacchus the god of wine, amethyst is a member of the quartz family.  

Another popular gemstone, Topaz is November’s birthstone and ranges in color from blues to green, yellow, orange, red, pink and purple as well as colorless stones.  Imperial, red, purple and pink topaz is rarer and more expensive.  The ancient Greeks believed that topaz bestowed strength to the wearer and thought it could ward off evil spells.

Treasured since ancient times by people in Egypt, Mesoamerica and China, turquoise is a rare phosphate of copper that forms in dry, barren regions in only a few places in the world.  Ancient people believed that turquoise offered protection from evil and bestowed good fortune and good health to the wearer. 

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  We invite you to visit our showrooms to see our beautiful collection of fine jewelry.

Engagement Ring Trends for 2017

An article recently published in Brides magazine discussed 10 new trends for engagement ring styles in 2017.  One of the magazine’s predictions is that halo rings will continue to be popular but with some unique variations that include vintage-inspired, retro designs to diamond-encrusted geometric shapes or blinged out twisted designs.   

Another trend continuing into the New Year are engagement rings set with colored stones.  Whether you chose a colored gem for the middle stone in a diamond-encrusted halo or the other popular variation of a diamond as the center stone surrounded by colored gems, it offers a fresh look to a classic style.  Brides also displayed a stunning and very distinctive looking two-stone bypass ring set with one colored stone and one diamond.  In addition the magazine reports that a vintage-inspired Edwardian-style ring set with European-cut diamonds are another way to follow the trend with your own unique spin. 

Stacked rings are another strong trend and many brides are opting for a set of white, rose and yellow gold rings.  In addition designers are offering a number of intertwined bands that symbolize the coming together of two lives as one. 

Stones such as opals and rubies are also looking right at home in some of the most exquisite new engagement rings.  It makes sense as “opals are associated with love and loyalty — requisite qualities of a long, successful marriage.”   The beautiful color of rubies aptly signifies romance along with its reputation as the “gem of the heart,” and the symbol of passionate love.

Please visit Padis Jewelry to see our large collection of engagement rings from some of the top luxury brands in the industry.  We have a large online store and three showrooms in San Francisco and one store in St. Helena, CA.   

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For an opportunity to view one of San Francisco and the Napa Valley’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Source: brides.com/gallery/2017-engagement-ring-trends