What could possibly complement a private showing of fine jewelry better than a glass of champagne while beholding rare gems, like taaffeite, a lavender gem that sparkles as much or more than diamond, and blue color change Bekily garnet?!
Today, I visit with the daughter of the mother - daughter team of California Girl Jewelry, Denise Forbes, where from their boutique in San Francisco, they treat clients and walk in customers to champagne and an entrancing selection of gemstones, along with jewelry designs in which to enhance and showcase them.
Originally from New England and NYC, Mariel Baker, mother of the two partners, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and continued her executive level career in the dot com industry.
Her desire and interest in jewelry set with rare gemstones followed her into retirement, where she began California Girl Jewelry.
Denise later joined her mother in San Francisco.
Together they bring phenomenal jewelry to gem aficionados and jewelry lovers all over the world.
The rare, beautiful and exclusive gems they procure directly from mine sources are their signature.
Their gemstones are complimented by high quality settings of 18kt white, yellow, rose gold and platinum, set with full cut, F/VS quality diamonds, yet prices are comparably affordable due to their in-house manufacturing, and guiding motto, “Jewelry made for women, by women.”
The partners and their all women design team share enthusiasm and a knowledge of rare gemstones that serves their clients’ best interests, while offering exceptional service with free ring sizing, free shipping, and lifetime maintenance.
Watch for the coordinating blog post on jewelrynavigator.com for my favorite pieces of California Girl Jewelry, and you can find your favorite pieces at californiagirljewelry.com!
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