Jill King's jewelry is exceptional…read more I have bought a number of pieces from Jill now (you can find her jewelry at upcoming events - https://www.jill-king.com/events). Each piece is infused with love and care. Her jewelry is handmade, elegant and inspired by nature. The main materials that she uses in her pieces are "gemstones, crystals, copper, brass, sterling silver, leather and stainless steel." (taken from her website). I am always drawn to her delicate butterfly pieces, and I love her bee jewelry pieces as well - https://www.jill-king.com/shop. Not only is Jill a talented artist who takes her time crafting each piece, but she is a wonderful person. She's warm and intuitive and those qualities are beautifully reflected in her art: "The gemstone jewelry that I create is beneficial to the wearer in a multitude of ways. Benefits may include: healing, clearing, clarity, balance, love, joy, grounding, and abundance. The crystals and gemstones can assist you with intention setting, accelerating healing on all levels, and manifesting what you desire." (taken from her website) She's continually growing as a jewelry maker and I've been really digging her latest welded pieces. If you're looking for a special gift for yourself or a friend - definitely check out Jill's magical gemstone jewelry. Also if you see a piece (https://www.instagram.com/jill_king_artist/ -) that she's created previously that you like - I recommend reaching out to her to see if she can do a similar piece (or potentially even something custom). Trust.

I had a fantastic experience with Jennifer. I needed a professional headshot and she was…read morespectacular. I highly recommend using her services. Bravo!

SHE IS A RIP OFF!! Be warned! A few years back she asked me to do multiple "Model" shoots to help…read moregrow her Boudoir client base and in return she would give me the photos. HAHAHA only ones I ever got where the ones she posted on social media because I saved them myself.... fast forward a few years she is NOW holding my friends photos from her wedding hostage! First off my friend already paid $2000 to this woman for her photos now she wants $800 more or she only gets 50 wedding photos of the 400 she took. EXCUSE ME $2000 should more than cover her digital copies a couple printed and an album. Where do you think you work Jennifer, Beverly Hills?! You aren't WORTH that much. PLEASE EVERYONE be warned this woman seems all nice and wanting to help but all she cares about is her photo repertoire to get clients to want to come to her. Once your in and paid SHE DOESN'T care about you at all!

Life without creative expression is stifling. Human beings have the need to be creative in…read morewhatever outlet that might be. While I am not artistic, I certainly appreciate artistic expression. I enjoy visiting museums, art galleries and art studios. I am in awe when I view many of the amazing works created by the artists. Thankfully, Murphys has its share of art galleries where one can go to appreciate a variety of creations. The newest one to open is Independent. The store is a working studio for the owner. It is also a retail location where customers can purchase paintings, woodwork, children's clothing, soy candles, ceramics and glass work. Most of the art is produced locally. Independent also carries art supplies so you can let your creativity flow. I feel it is so important to support our creative artists. They create beautiful pieces of art in so many forms for us to enjoy. So, if you ever have one of those days when you can't think of anything to do, go visit an art gallery and support the artists. Happy viewing!

This shop is so cute! They have a lot of locally made items and some other hand made items from…read morethis region. The lady who was working was really nice and conversational while we were browsing. They have a selection of some really dainty and pretty jewelry like this ring I bought and now love! Prices were great for the quality!

Anytime I need to sell some precious metals Eric is ALWAYS there for me. Not to mention this shop…read morehas such an eclectic collection of historical pieces and relics from both local and global history. What isn't there to love?

Excellent product and service, business is highly recommended…read more Love my gold earrings, the price was right.

I can't say enough great things about Sonora Jewelry! If you're looking for a place that truly…read morevalues honesty and fairness, this is it. Louis and Natalie are incredibly genuine people who make the entire process comfortable and stress-free. When I brought in my gold and silver, they took the time to explain everything clearly--how items are evaluated, current market values, and exactly how they determine pricing. There was no pressure, no confusion--just transparency and respect. What really stood out was how fair their offer was. It's obvious they care about treating customers right, not just making a quick profit. That kind of integrity is rare these days. If you're thinking about selling jewelry, gold, or silver, I highly recommend Sonora Jewelry. Louis and Natalie have built a business you can truly trust, and I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Sonora Jewelry was amazing to work with and made my fiancé's vision come to life. Rod is an…read moreincredible designer and was a joy to work with. If you want high quality beautifully crafted design, then Sonora Jewelry is your spot!

She knew just how to place my photos for the best look, helped me pick out the frame and the…read morefinished job was just what I wanted.

Victoria's Framing always does a good job for me. You can tell when someone has been doing this for…read morea while, they make it look easy. I have tried doing my own framing and it's a lot harder than it looks! Victoria is an artist. She does excellent work and the store has a great selection of mat materials and frames. Highly recommended.

What didn't go well? I took 3 of my most beloved pieces...my wedding ring, a bracelet and another…read morering for some work. Sooo, the wedding ring (pretty old) was a Tiffany gold mesh band that needed sizing after a previous botched job, my gold Tiffany heart bracelet that had needed some reengraving on the heart that was beginning to fade and another garnet, diamond ring that needed sizing. I received all three pieces back today and EVERY piece was so perfect that it almost brought me to tears!! Such perfection..Paul and his wife/partner Michelle were beyond perfection. We have two homes, one in Twain Harte and one in San Francisco so I most certainly know quality work and on EVERY level this store knows how to do it right! I'd travel miles to entrust my jewelry to them!!

Paul James Jeweler's, Have beautiful pieces of Jewelry. Beautiful store. I have bought a few pieces…read moreof jewelry here. I also have had jewelry worked on. They do a great job. Stop in a take a look.

This review is all about the art gallery in Murphys which shows its art pieces within the tasting…read moreroom called Allegorie. Ms Stine is a very creative artist and hand makes all of the art on display. A wide variety of her art can be seen on her web site, www.stariastine.com She is constantly placing new pieces on display and for sale. This is some of the most beautiful art I've ever seen. There are also hand made jewelry pieces for sale. When you are in Murphys and are looking for a once in a lifetime gift for your loved one, stop in and check out the beautiful pieces on display. You won't be sorry you did. And while your there try tasting some of Calaveras counties finest wines. I am including in this Yelp review the Artists Statement, with the Artists permission, this statement also appears on the web site. 5 thumbs up here folks. Driven by my curiosity and passion for the natural environment, I am interested in the complex tension that occurs between the man made and organic world. As human evolution becomes increasingly dominated by technology and science, our connection with the natural environment has gradually become more distant, reformulating what we consider to be natural or synthetic. As we continue to advance as a species, it is obvious that we share the mutual desire with nature to survive, to persevere, and to thrive successfully. Through this, I have found that a symbiotic relationship is not always formed, constructing an intricate tension within our co-evolutionary development. Primarily, I find most interesting the issues of how we view, understand, and attempt to reconstruct the natural world around us. With our scientific knowledge of nature being relatively surface (but more highly revered), we continue to try to harness the unknown and untame. By sorting information into rigid systems and highly structured formats through studies and testing, dissection and experimentation, we continue our pursuit of harnessing the unknown. Being crucial to our existence, our desire and need to control and manipulate nature is evident. The effects of this are revealed in the ways that we address our bodies through contemporary medicine, and confront the issues of birth and death by means of synthetic intervention and treatment. Similar are the ways in which we cultivate our foods using genetic modification and chemical supplement to optimize results, radically shifting our ideals of what we consider food and health to be. The aspect in which these artificial and organic elements collide and integrate physically and visually through our current events inspires me to further initiate a dialogue and question this dichotomy through my work. Working abstractly in both organic and manmade materials, I hope to allow the viewer a new opportunity to investigate and question the delicate nature of this equation and reconstruct what we assume as ordinary, embrace a renewed curiosity of the natural, and become re-enchanted with the familiar.