Have a Jewelry Design in Mind?

If you have a jewelry design idea you would like to turn into an actual piece of jewelry, the experienced jewelers at Padis Jewelry can help.  Part of our services includes helping clients to expand on their ideas and create a unique, one-of-a-kind custom piece of jewelry.   

You can also feel confident that you will get the help you need without being pressured by heavy-handed sales clerks as our jewelry consultants do not work on commission.  They are all diamond experts, and we additionally have several GIA Graduate Gemologists on staff. 

While working with you on designing your jewelry piece, we can help you find the perfect diamonds or gemstones to go into it from our extensive collection of at least 10,000 diamonds in our inventory at any one time and thousands of gemstones.  Also to assure you get what you paid for, every one of our diamonds over 0.40 carats is accompanied with an independent grading report that assesses the overall quality and authenticity of the stone. Moreover we use the most trusted and accredited diamond grading laboratories in the industry including the GIA, the US divisions of AGS, and Forevermark. 

If you have a piece of jewelry that needs to repaired, we do that too.  Our experienced jewelers are highly trained and can restore and repair almost anything from rejuvenating a treasured family heirloom to handling everyday needs such as cleaning and routine maintenance.  It doesn’t matter if the piece was purchased from us or not, we will be happy to make it look as beautiful as the day it was bought. 

We encourage you to visit our website for contact information to set up a custom jewelry appointment with one of our experienced jewelers.  Padis Jewelry has three showroom locations in San Francisco and a jewelry and gift store 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 our most impressive collection, please contact us to schedule a visit.

Find Stylish Jewelry Trends at Padis

A recent article from InStyle Magazine notes that current jewelry trends may be sized down in scale but not in quantity.  They explain that many fashion-forward celebrities and It-girls are choosing distinctive jewelry pieces that reflect their personal style and are layering them on.  The look includes pairing several pendants and necklaces in a variety of lengths and material as well as putting together a group of delicate bracelets.  Other popular jewelry styles include gold hoops, both big and small, stack rings, and dainty anklets.  

At Padis Jewelry, we offer finely crafted jewelry from many of today’s top names in the industry.  For example, if you are looking for a unique pendant, you may want to consider a 14K white gold pavé, intertwined diamond heart from the Natalie K. collection.  Inspired by 30 years of rich history in fine jewelry design and craftsmanship, Natalie K jewelry is sure to please the most discriminating woman.   

On trend, we also offer an assortment of exquisite, delicate bracelets such as the Tacori "Lilac Blossoms" bangle bracelet made from 18K yellow gold and sterling silver with Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Chalcedony gemstones.  The Lilac Blossoms bracelet is from the Tacori 18K925 collection of handcrafted, fashionable and affordable California jewelry in a combination of 18k white gold and .925 silver.    

Perhaps you think you already have plenty of hoop earrings?  You may want to reconsider once you take a look at our Gabriel & CO. 14K white and rose gold, pavé diamond hoop earrings with filigree detail.  We promise these uniquely designed earrings are unlike anything else in your jewelry wardrobe.  

Please visit Padis’ website to browse through our extensive jewelry collection.  Also be sure to set up a visit to one of our San Francisco showrooms.  Or if you’re in the Napa Valley visit us in beautiful St. Helena. 

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule a visit to the area’s best jewelry stores.

Source: instyle.com/fashion/accessories/spring-jewelry-trends-shop

Trust the Experts When You Invest in Jewelry

We understand you want to make smart decisions when buying jewelry.  This is why it is important to shop with a jeweler who has not only been in business for a number of years but has an excellent reputation.  Family-owned Padis Jewelry has both.  Steve Padis started the business in 1974 and it is considered to be the place to go to in the Bay Area for excellent values and an outstanding inventory.  

We are also proud to be one of only 5% of jewelers in the country who are accredited members of the American Gem Society (AGS).  The AIG is the country's preeminent jewelry trade organization and is dedicated to consumer protection.  The membership guarantees that AIG accredited jewelers strictly adhere to the highest standards of measurement and quality.  

Furthermore, several of our non-commission sales consultants are GIA Graduate Gemologists and our showrooms have two of them available at all times.  This means you receive reliable, educated information about the stones you are buying as our Gemologists are trained in the GIA grading system and the 4Cs used to accurately rate the value of diamonds.  The GIA established the “4Cs” (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) as well as the International Diamond Grading System™ in the 1940s and are still the standards used today. 

In addition all of our certified loose diamonds over 0.40 carats come with an independent grading report that assesses the stone’s overall quality and authenticity.  We invite you to browse our online inventory and then set up an appointment to come in to one of our showrooms in downtown San Francisco.  Also we have a store in St. Helena in Napa Valley.    

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 the opportunity to view one of San Francisco and the Napa Valley’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule a visit.

Shop Our Beautiful Collection of September’s Birthstone Jewelry

Padis Jewelry store has a great selection of sapphires, which is September’s birthstone.  The word sapphire comes from the Greek word “sappheiros” and means blue stone.  However while blue may be the most well-known color of sapphires, the gemstones are made from any color of corundum except for red, which are rubies.  

Blue sapphires got a lot of attention after the famous blue sapphire engagement ring that Princess Diana received from Prince Charles in 1981 but the stone has been around for centuries.  It was believed to protect its owners from envy and harm by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, and in the Middle Ages, the stones were worn by the clergy and thought to symbolize Heaven. 

In addition to blue, fancy sapphires range in color from green, violet-blue, yellow, orange, pink and purple hued stones.  Sapphires are mainly mined in Sri Lanka, Ceylon, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Australia, and the U.S. (Montana). 

The most famous blue sapphires were from the Kashmir region of India/Pakistan and mined over a hundred years ago.  Very few examples of Kashmir sapphires exist today and then mainly in museums or in photographs.  The stones have a beautiful cornflower blue color.  One 22.66 carat cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire set in a pendant surrounded by diamonds was sold in 2007 at auction for a record $3,064,000. While that breaks down to $135,000 per carat, and was a new record for a sapphire, some gemologists said it was far from the best example of a Kashmir sapphire but rather indicated the stone’s rarity.   

While we may not carry Kashmir sapphires, we do have a stunning selection of sapphires that are a part of the Padis Signature Collection.  Visit our website to view our jewelry and for contact information.   

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 a visit.

Find a Wide Selection of A.JAFFE Designs at Padis

Padis Jewelry is proud to be a recognized elite retailer for A.JAFFE, which means we offer a more extensive design selection than other retailers.  Meticulously designed and masterfully crafted, A.JAFFE engagement rings can be customized to “represent the woman who wears it.”  The designs of the rings range from vintage to modern, antique to contemporary and are crafted to be admired from every angle.    

A.JAFFE was established in 1892 when A. Abraham Jaffe set up a shop in downtown New York City and was one of the first jewelers to move his business to West 47th Street, which became an epicenter for the international jewelry world.  Every master jeweler working for the company has at least ten years’ experience and has been trained in the skills and knowledge passed down through the generations.  Each A.JAFFE ring takes up to 80 hours to create and includes the jeweler’s signature design, “a subtle squaring of the shank to minimize twisting and maximize comfort.”  

All of the diamonds in an A.JAFFE design are mined in countries that fully participate in the Kimberley Process Certification scheme, which is the international system in place to eliminate the trade of "conflict diamonds."  Also A.JAFFE jewelry is set in gold that is 100% nickel free to ensure they are hypo-allergenic.  Their 18 karat white gold is alloyed with 40% more palladium than other jewelers to ensure their rings remain bright white for many years to come. 

Once you visit our website to browse our A.JAFFE collection, we invite you to come in to one of our three showrooms in downtown San Francisco or our store in St. Helena, CA in Napa Valley.  Jewelry this stunning must be seen in person.      

Since 1974, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry.  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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, please schedule a visit to San Francisco and the Napa Valley’s finest jewelry showrooms.

Source: ajaffe.com/about-us

Three Stone Engagement Rings at Padis

A popular option in engagement rings is three stone rings set with a center diamond and two outer diamonds or gemstones.  Many people chose the design as a way to symbolize the past, present and future with the center and biggest stone representing the present surrounded by the past and future.  Three stone rings are available in a wide range of styles from vintage to modern. 

A traditional graduation is when the two outer stones total the carat weight of the center, middle stone such as a one carat center stone and two ½ carat side stones.  Another arrangement is for all three stones to be the same carat weight.  A slightly graduated three stone ring has a smaller degree of carat difference between the three stones. 

Three stone rings offer the advantage of providing a lot of bling and can make smaller carat rings appear to be much bigger.  They also give you the opportunity to get a couple of different style stone cuts, add two colored gemstones to the ring and so forth. 

We encourage you to visit the Padis Jewelry website to browse through our selection of three stone engagement rings from some of the top designers in the industry.  You will find names such a Simon G., Tacori, Scott Kay, Verragio, A. Jaffe and much more.   Our site highlights several Verragio Venetian rings including an 18K white gold pavé diamond three stone setting, featured with a 1 Ct round center stone (not included in price).  Another completely different style is from the “Simply Tacori” collection that epitomizes contemporary, minimalist looks with heirloom flair.  The ring features an 18K white solitaire setting with pavé prongs. 

After you are done browsing through our stunning collection, take the next step and set up an appointment to visit one of our three San Francisco showrooms.  Also if you plan to vacation in the Napa Valley area this summer, be sure to visit the Padis Jewelry Padis Romance 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 a visit.