Padis Jewelry
Our showrooms display an incredible array of certified loose diamonds as well as jewelry from the world’s most desirable designers and watchmakers.
Throughout Padis Jewelry’s many decades in the industry, we have offered our customers fresh new looks and current jewelry trends. Furthermore we have continued to broaden our selection of jewelry from top name-brand designers to ensure customers find exactly what they want. As the premier Bay Area jeweler, our inventory includes stunning pieces from Tacori, Verragio, Gabriel NY, Jeff Cooper Designs, Ritani, Forevermark, Henri Daussi, Sylvie, Simon G., and Scott K. as well as Furrer Jacot wedding bands and engagement rings.
The Furrer Jacot collection includes Swiss-made diamond rings, carbon fiber rings, wedding bands and engagement rings that are designed to last a lifetime and offer individuality, authenticity, creativity and exclusivity. The company’s roots began over 150 years ago, and continued with the partnering of Fritz Furrer and Lucienne Jacot in the mid-20th century. The House of Furrer Jacot has continued to perpetuate its founders' vision: “creating rare jewels that symbolize a vow, a shared hope, and happiness itself.” As a circle symbolizes the eternal bond of love, Furrer Jacot rings are designed to express a promise of eternity with exceptional rings crafted from the most precious alloys. Each piece is created using the highest standards of craftsmanship and distinctive production methods. On Padis Jewelry’s website and in our showrooms, we offer an exquisite collection of Furrer Jacot wedding bands and engagement rings. For example, we have a matte Furrer Jacot men's wedding ring with beautifully polished ridge center detail in Palladium 950 and Carbon Fiber. Another gorgeous piece from the collection is an 18K White Gold 1.82 Cttw. diamond engagement ring. Please visit our website for more Furrer Jacot’s wedding rings and engagement rings as well to take a look at our collection of stunning rings and other fine jewelry and timepieces. While you are there, we encourage you to fill out a guest pass to schedule an appointment to view exceptional jewelry in one of our three San Francisco showrooms. 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 at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.
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Since this is a safe space when it comes to all things bridal, it's totally OK to admit that sometimes, size does matter (even if just for one random day, when you let yourself daydream what it would feel like to wear Kim Kardashian's crazy-huge rock). When you start to think about what sort of wedding band you want to wear alongside your engagement ring, it quickly becomes apparent that there are a ton of options. Still, not everything is going to actually make your engagement diamond appear larger.
To help, we broke down what factors will make bands extra-flattering to your engagement diamond. Consider colored stones. Classic diamonds are the most popular choice for wedding rings, but colored stones are gaining in popularity. They'll definitely make a diamond pop, which can add to the overall look and help trick the eye into thinking the center stone appears bigger.. If you don't want to break with tradition too dramatically, look for pale colors like light pinks, blues, and greens. They'll add something different without being too shocking. Consider multiple bands. If you have a smaller diamond in your engagement ring, multiple bands are a fun way to add style and uniqueness to your ring. You can also consider wearing your engagement ring on your right hand post-wedding, keeping only your new band on the left, is another surefire way to make sure it's not overpowered by the new bling. Look for a matched set. Specially crafted bridal sets have fallen out of style a bit, but they're actually designed to show off your engagement ring, making them a wise choice. "Curved wedding bands designed to sit with a specific engagement ring will highlight the ring very nicely. They're typically made to sit right under the setting of your engagement ring, so it won't take away from the center stone." Clean it. Regular cleanings will help keep diamonds sparkling, making it pop more. The more sparkly and white it is, the more it'll stick out on your hand, helping to make it appear bigger. Aim for having your pieces professionally cleaned a few times a year, though intricate settings can collect dirt easier, requiring more frequent sudsing. If you are looking for a high quality diamond, you cannot go wrong purchasing a Forevermark diamond. The De Beers Group of Companies has a 125 year history of diamond expertise and sells some of the world’s most stunning diamonds. In addition every Forevermark diamond must not only meet the company’s standards for quality and beauty but be responsibly sourced. They proudly state that less than one percent of the world’s diamonds meet Forevermark’s standard of excellence, which goes far beyond the 4Cs.
Before it gets a Forevermark inscription, a diamond goes through a rigorous inspection. The company also uses an innovative technology to lightly inscribe (1/20th of a micron deep) the diamond’s unique identification number, which is only visible with 50 X magnification. The number is used to register the diamond under your name. Another reason to buy a Forevermark diamond is the assurance that it comes from a company as committed to providing the world with diamonds as it is to doing it with integrity. Going well beyond the international Kimberly Process Certification Scheme to identify conflict free diamonds, Forevermark mines comply with strict political, financial, social and environmental requirements. They state “As part of our CSR (corporate social responsibility), we ensure that all employees and communities from diamond producing areas benefit from legal, safe and responsible business practices.” Padis Jewelry is proud to sell Forevermark diamonds including the Forevermark Tribute™ Collection. Please contact us to set up a visit to one of our three showrooms in San Francisco or our store in St. Helena for Forevermark diamonds as well as other luxury brands including Tacori, Jeff Cooper Designs, Verragio, Henri Daussi, Ritani, Demarco, Simon G., Scott Kay, and many more. 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 s 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 San Francisco’s best jewelry store. As one of the estimated 29 million people who watched the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we were curious about the diamond tiara worn by Meghan on the big day. Known as the Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau, the tiara was loaned to the bride from Queen Elizabeth.
The tiara originally belonged to Queen Mary, who was married to King George V and Queen Elizabeth’s grandmother. Queen Mary commissioned the platinum bandeau tiara in 1932 to be designed around the detachable center brooch. The brooch was a gift to Mary in 1893 from the Country of Lincoln upon her marriage to then-Prince George, Duke of York. The tiara was bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth upon Mary’s death in 1953. The stunning central brooch is done in a classic style and features a large brilliant diamond in the center, which is surrounded by nine brilliant diamonds. The flexible band is made up of “eleven sections, pierced with interlaced ovals and pavé set with large and small brilliant diamonds.” Originally the piece was known as the Filgree Tiara and was worn by Queen Mary for less formal events such as Gala performances in the later years of her life. Up until Meghan Markle beautifully donned the delicate tiara on her wedding day, it had not been seen in public for more than 60 years. Padis Jewelry has an extensive selection of exquisite loose diamonds, engagement rings and other fine jewelry, and while our collection does not include tiaras, we have plenty of pieces to satisfy our most discerning customers. Please visit our website to browse our online pieces and then set up an appointment to come to our San Francisco showrooms. If you are planning a trip to Napa Valley this summer, be sure to visit our Padis Romance store in beautiful St. Helena. 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’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit. Industry experts point to Meghan Markle’s, the new Duchess of Sussex, preference for yellow gold and the public’s fascination with her and all things related to the royal wedding as the reason behind the increase in sales during the first part of 2018. During an interview with the BBC last November, Meghan’s declared that yellow gold is her favorite metal and that her new engagement ring is set in yellow gold.
According to the World Gold Council, “the first three months of the year were the strongest first quarter for yellow gold jewelry demand in the United States since 2009.” Sales for yellow gold started to heat up around the time Meghan and Prince Harry became engaged last fall and have steadily increased since then. White gold, platinum and silver have been the metals of choice in fine jewelry as well as in engagement and wedding rings for the past 15 years. Rose gold sales had been more popular than those for yellow gold, which was considered “outdated.” Now statistics show yellow gold jewelry sales are up approximately 30 percent already this year and are expected to go even higher through the rest of the year. Alistair Hewitt, the World Gold Council’s Director of Market Intelligence explains that celebrity jewelry purchases influence the general public’s choices. Research from the Council done in 2016 discovered that “22 percent of U.S. women buying jewelry or luxury fashion were inspired by magazines and newspapers, with another 11 percent citing influence from celebrities.” Padis Jewelry has also experienced an increase in yellow gold jewelry purchases. Within our large inventory, we have an excellent selection of engagement rings and other fine jewelry set in 14K and 18K yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and other precious metals. Please visit our website to see our stunning collection as well as to set up an appointment to come in to one of our three San Francisco showrooms. 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’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule a visit. Source: cnbc.com/2018/05/25/meghan-markle-makes-gold-sales-sparkle.html Padis Jewelry is proud to have served the San Francisco area for more than forty years as well as the fact that we are still family-owned and operated. We are also proud to be one of only 5% of jewelers in the country that are accredited members of the American Gem Society (AGS). To become part of the elite group, members must adhere to the AGS’s code of ethics and are required to re-certify their title or designation each year. In addition our staff is comprised of several GIA Graduate Gemologists.
During our many years in the jewelry industry, we have help thousands of customers navigate the process of buying the perfect engagement ring. Our jewelry consultants understand the purchase of an engagement ring signifies one of the most important events in your life and that it can be overwhelming. Also for many customers, it may be your first major jewelry purchase along with one that you really want to get right. It is a good idea to browse engagement rings on the web before you even set foot in a jewelry store. Padis has an excellent website with a large collection of engagement rings from some of the industry’s most sought-after jewelry brands. It is also recommended that you set a budget and let your jeweler know what it is as it will help to narrow down the best rings within that range. At Padis we have many couples come in together to shop for an engagement ring as well as men who wish to surprise their girlfriend. If you are a man shopping on your own, we recommend taking time to consider her preferences and lifestyle, and if you can, find out her ring size. Questions you will need to decide include what shape of stone do you think she would like and what color of metal would she prefer? Is she a yellow gold type of girl or more into white or rose gold? Furthermore be an educated diamond buyer and read up on the 4Cs - cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Please visit our website to set up an appointment for one of our three San Francisco showrooms or visit our St. Helena store. 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’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit. The Knot, one of the nation’s largest sources for wedding news and inspiration, tells shoppers to make sure they do their homework before buying a diamond to ensure it is a conflict free diamond. In order to ask the right questions, you need to know the facts. In 2002, the UN created a system to monitor the trade of rough diamonds and to eradicate conflict diamonds from the world’s diamond supply. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was adopted in 2003 and “outlines the regulations and requirements countries must follow to make sure a diamond is mined and shipped in a humane, legitimate way.”
Conflict free diamonds are defined as stones that do not finance illegal activities including unethical working environments or violence by rebels to undermine legitimate government. All international shipments of rough diamonds that meet the regulations are shipped in tamper resistant containers with a Kimberley Process certificate seal. When you shop for diamonds, your jeweler should be able to tell you the diamond’s source and provide the diamond's System of Warranties statement. If they are unable to do so, it is a sign that the stone may not be conflict free. Canadian diamond mines have a reputation for environmental and responsible sourcing as do diamonds from Russia, Australia and many African countries. As a family-owned business, reputation and integrity is important to us, which is why Padis Jewelry is committed to only selling conflict free diamonds. You have our guarantee that we will only deal with suppliers who adhere to strict labor and environmental standards and can demonstrate a complete chain of custody for their gemstones. Padis also offers a vast selection of loose diamonds and is San Francisco’s exclusive retailer for many luxury jewelry brands. Please contact us to arrange a visit to one of our three San Francisco showrooms or visit the Padis Romance store on your next trip to Napa Valley’s St. Helena. 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’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit. You really need to see the jewelry up close and in person. With three large showrooms in San Francisco’s jewelry district and a store in Napa Valley’s St Helena, Padis Jewelry is the go-to place for important jewelry purchases or to buy yourself a well-deserved gift.
There is a reason why Padis has built a loyal customer base with many of our customers shopping with us for years (we have been in business since 1974). We even have truly dedicated customers who travel quite a distance to shop our impressive collection as they trust Padis’ knowledgeable jewelry consultants and love our competitive prices. With an established reputation as one of the leading Bay Area jewelers, we are family-owned and operated and offer the largest collection of over 10,000 loose diamonds in our inventory at any given time. Customers also feel comfortable shopping with us as they know we are committed to socially and environmentally responsibly sourced diamonds and only buy conflict-free stones. All of our diamonds are from trusted suppliers who adhere to strict labor and environmental standards and can demonstrate a complete chain of custody for the stones. In addition Padis Jewelry is proud to be an accredited member of the American Gem Society (AGS) of which only 5 percent of jewelers in the country have achieved the honor. Moreover while all of our jewelry consultants are knowledgeable about our jewelry, when you visit our showrooms, you will find two GIA Graduate Gemologists available to assist you. We also promise to make your experience stress-free as our jewel consultants work on a non-commission basis and all of our jewelry is clearly marked with prices. This means no pushy salesperson trying to sell you jewelry that is more than your budget. In fact when you set up an appointment to visit our San Francisco showrooms, let us know what you are shopping for and your approximate budget. We will have an excellent selection of jewelry ready for your perusal. 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 at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store. At Padis Jewelry, we know our customers have one thing in common – a love of gorgeous jewelry that is priced at an exceptional value. We also know tastes vary, lifestyles differ, and budgets are not equal, which is why we offer the best selection of engagement rings in the Bay Area. So whether you are looking for a solitaire, halo, or three stone engagement ring, the knowledgeable, friendly staff at Padis Jewelry will help you find the perfect ring.
Industry statistics show that sales of halo rings are just behind the most popular solitaire, which may be due to a renewed interest in vintage and antique designs. The origin of halo rings dates back to the early Georgian era (1714-1837) and consisted of round diamonds or pearls that were only slightly smaller than the center stone. The design later became popular in the 1920’s Art Deco period. Today’s halo rings typically have a center stone encircled by a collection of round pavé, or micro-pavé diamonds and may use colored gemstones. The sparkle of the small stones draws attention to the center stone helping to make it look like a bigger carat size. It also offers many unique styles and finish options. Three stone rings are another popular option for engagement rings and they too offer lots of variety and choice including vintage or modern designs. The ring can be set with a center diamond and two outer diamonds or colored gemstones and many choose the design as a way to symbolize the past, present and future. A three stone ring’s traditional graduation consists of two outer stones totaling the carat weight of the center. Another option is to have all three stones the exact same carat weight or a slight smaller graduation between the two outer stones and the center one. Both halo and three stone rings help make smaller-sized carat diamonds appear larger and provide plenty of bling. The family-owned Padis Jewelry has been trusted for over 40 years as the go-to place to buy exquisite, responsibly sourced diamonds at a great price. Our large collection of loose diamonds has been certified by the best laboratories in the country including Forevermark, GIA, EGL USA and the AGS. Please visit our website to learn more about us and our jewelry as well as to set up a visit to our beautiful showrooms. 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’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit. By Steve Padis As Mother’s Day approaches, we take a moment to appreciate the people in our lives who make it all happen. There is something extra-special about the women in our lives who make home, “home.” My wife Judy is my rock; an amazing partner, spouse, friend, and mother to our four kids. I am so grateful to her for all she does for our family. She is remarkable in so many ways and I feel so blessed to call her my wife. Naturally, I am especially proud of our partnership with Forevermark on the Tribute™ Collection, a collection that celebrates the uniqueness and importance of the women and moments that make our lives special. A Forevermark diamond is distinctive for many reasons, not least of which is its unalterable inscription, located inside the heart of the diamond itself – a true mark of integrity. These diamonds come with a promise: every single diamond is responsibly sourced, as well as beautiful and rare. The Forevermark Tribute™ Collection celebrates the unique and brilliant woman who wears it. The pieces can be worn stacked or layered to reflect individual style and character. When combined, the look features multiple diamonds, paying tribute to the many qualities that together make you the incredible woman you are. The Forevermark Tribute Collection is perfect for symbolizing your own distinct traits, or for celebrating the many qualities of the woman you adore. Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds have the qualities to become a Forevermark diamond. The rarity and beauty of the Forevermark diamond is the perfect center to a piece of jewelry to celebrate life’s most precious moments. A Forevermark diamond to commemorate those memories is the perfect marriage of strength and beauty, inspired by the women who hold our world together. Padis Jewelry has an extensive selection of Forevermark diamonds --- in fact the largest in the country. When you visit, you’ll also find a beautiful array of fine jewelry and timepieces from many other luxury brands such as Tacori, Mémoire, A. JAFFE, Verragio, Henri Daussi, Michael M., Simon G., Scott Kay, Breitling, TAG Heuer, and Michele. Our team at Padis is here and ready to help with all of your shopping needs both in our stores and on our website at padisjewelry.com. We treasure the generations of families who allow us to become a part of their most precious moments. From our family to yours, we wish you a very happy Mother’s Day! |
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