Jewelry lovers don’t just accessorize—they accumulate little biographies in metal and stone.
Luckily, the North Bay is rich with makers who craft pieces meant to be worn, cherished and eventually fought over by future generations. These gifts let you put a little brilliance under the tree—no velvet box required.
Moonstruck Fine Jewelry, Mill Valley
Moonstruck specializes in hand-fabricated jewelry made with old-world craftsmanship and contemporary design sensibility. Each piece feels like an heirloom in waiting: gold rings with sculptural lines, gemstone pendants that catch light like a secret and earrings that elevate any outfit. This is where you find gifts with both presence and soul—perfect for the jewelry lover who appreciates the artistry behind every cut, polish and setting.
85 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. moonstruckfinejewelry.com
Lulu Designs, Mill Valley
Lulu Designs crafts jewelry using recycled metals and ethically sourced stones, blending bohemian sensibility with fine-jewelry craftsmanship. Their pieces are delicate but durable, perfect for daily wear while still special enough for gifting. Necklaces, rings and earrings each carry a kind of mindful beauty—ideal for the person who appreciates subtle sparkle without ostentation.
118 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. luludesignsjewelry.com
Robindira Unsworth, Petaluma
Robindira Unsworth’s Petaluma studio produces jewelry imbued with a sense of wanderlust: delicate chains, bold gemstone clusters and shimmering statement pieces inspired by global textures and traditions. Crafted upstairs and sold below, the jewelry carries the rare magic of studio-to-hand immediacy. Gift this to someone who treats adornment as both art and autobiography.
110 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. robindira.com
Ann Marie Fine Jewelry
As Healdsburg-based designer Ann Marie Montecuollo remarks on her website for Ann Marie Fine Jewelry, “Inspired by the spectral palette of brilliant gems and precious metals, creating jewelry is as exciting for me now as when I began in 1976.” Montecuollo creates pieces that are refined, elegant and timeless in her Vine Street studio, which hosts visitors by appointment.
1207 Vine St., Suite E, Healdsburg. annmariefinejewelry.com.
