Throughout college - I proudly donned massive silver hoop earrings. They were my thing. They often got caught on my hair. They knocked against my neck when I sped walk across campus. They glistened and stole the show in every photo. I loved them. After college - I briefly taught third graders and I'll never forget my first day of class. After introducing myself to the room - a small hand quickly shot up. With big wide eyes, a nine-year-old girl announced to the whole class "Woah - Ms. Jessica those are the biggest hoop earrings I've ever seen! " The rest of the class nodded in agreement. As I got older - I moved on to lighter - feather earrings. Then I moved onto dream catcher earrings. And currently - to match with my sweatpants clad - minimalistic existence - I wear none. My ears have been loving the freedom of my earring-free life. But today - with all of the stress of the current election - I decided to ease my anxieties with a little retail therapy. I decided to resurrect my love of hoop earrings - by investing in a golden pair. I came across Point Reyes Jewelers masterful creations on a number of lovely local online stores and I decided to go for it. I loved that David - the artist behind the jewelry has been making his art for over 25 years. He keeps comfort a top priority and he makes every item with genuine sterling silver or 14k gold filled. He'll even make pieces from 14k and 18k gold upon request. I'm so looking forward to my new pair of hoops (and hooping my sensitive ears will embrace them as well). If you're looking for an easy to ship gift for a loved one - I highly recommend checking out David's elegant and simple jewelry designs. Trust. read more

Dave combined a 14k Gold diamond bracelet and necklace for me. I had not been wearing either of them . The combined pieces are now one of a kind custome piece and I wear it almost daily. read more

Point Reyes Jeweler - Dave combined my bracelet into my necklace. Love it. 14k white gold and diamonds. - Jewelry Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

If I could I would give ten stars. David made our wedding bands and we could not be happier with them. It was such a pleasant experience to work with him. We wandered into the store one day and his down-to-earth and jovial personality resulted in us talking with him for over an hour, going over the process of measuring, selecting, and making the rings. He was so patient. He listened carefully to each of our concerns, and guided us through the process. He took his time and made us feel heard. His expertise is clear and he really cares about each customer. We are thrilled with our rings and we will definitely be back for other jewelry. read more

Point Reyes Jeweler - 18k White Gold Viking Hammered Matte Wedding Bands. - Jewelry Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

I somehow overlooked this store, thought I would write a review because i impressed me today, and now see that it has a loyal following here of people who value custom work -- espeicially wedding rings. He makes handsome hammered gold and silver hoop earrings that are so classic and classy: I will have to own a pair soon! read more

Phenomenal selection, with some silver jewelry handmade by the owner. Friendly guy who showed us around and really knows his minerals! Now my only problem is girlfriend wants me to buy half the store. read more

My fiancee and I worked with David a few weeks ago to make our own wedding bands. It was an incredible experience. Initially, we went back and forth about whether it would be more meaningful to have David, a local artist, make the rings for us, or for us to make our own, potentially less perfectly-crafted, rings. In retrospect, it's hard to believe we wavered on this decision. Spending the day together in David's workshop was incredibly meaningful, and we are really pleased how high-quality and (if we do say so ourselves) beautiful they came out. Even their small imperfections became wonderful and meaningful because we knew how each came to be and the small stories behind them. We are so glad to have those stories of process, which, at the risk of waxing sappy, are symbolic of the "process story" that is our relationship and marriage. David, of course, played a crucial and wonderful role in our ring-making day. He somehow, expertly, managed to at once lend his craftsmanship to the project, while also allowing us to have remarkable agency in the ring-making. The rings truly feel like ours. He was patient, relaxed, and made us feel welcome and comfortable in his workshop. It was, in fact, an unanticipated gift to spend a day immersed in this intricate and intimate space. David did a great job being clear about workshop rules without making us feel unwelcome. We are so grateful for the way he generously shared his space with us. David is also an excellent teacher; it's clear how much he cares about sharing his skills and wisdom with others through the ring-making process. He knows that most of us are unlikely to go on from our day with him to open our own jewelry shops or become metalworkers, but he believes deeply that aspects of what you learn over a day in his shop will transfer usefully to other areas of your life. Perhaps increased confidence with a metal file will come in handy, or the persistence practiced in polishing your rings will teach you that you can make anything shine with a little elbow grease. Or maybe you will simply walk away with greater respect and appreciation for those hands, yours and others', that bring beautiful things into this world. We cannot recommend David Clarkson highly enough. Go to him. Make your rings. You won't be disappointed. read more

Visiting Point Reyes, I remembered that a travel companion was wearing beautiful earrings made by a jeweler in Point Reyes. I found the store easily and met David, the owner. I saw a picture in his catalog and David offered to make those earrings for me and mail them. I received an exquisite pair of earrings, beautifully made, mailed to me on time. He even added to the package a small plastic bag with a few silicone safety studs to use with the earrings. It was such a nice experience to meet the artist who makes beautiful, yet reasonably priced, jewelry. You could see the pride David has in his work, the loving care he puts in each of his creations. I love my new earrings, and next time I visit Marin County, I will buy more earrings from Point Reyes Jeweler. read more

For decades I've admired David's elegant jewelry designs and extraordinary craftmanship. Forty years ago, he made my wedding ring and years later, a beautiful diamond ring to go with it. I wear various sizes of his comfortable, simple and stunning hoop earrings very nearly every day. Today I went into his shop to ask for advice. Because arthritis has enlarged my knuckles a prized possession, grandmother's ring, has been stuck on my finger for over a year. I'd been told by two jewelers that it would have to be cut off my hand and the process would destroy the ring. HA! David eased the ring off my finger using his secret formula and will see to it that a repair that I'd been assured would be impossible will be done within a couple of weeks. David is a master. His work is stunning. His expertise is unmatched in my experience. read more

My wife and I got our wedding bands from David; we came in on a friend's referrel, and we'll be sending other David's specialties are hammered rings (my wife's choice) and scrollwork designs (done with computer-generated molds). I was also tempted by the hammered style, but went with a simpler design. Most entertaining detail: David took a picture of myself and my then-fiancée to post over his workbench while hammering away; he says he likes having the wearer in mind when working. (More pragmatically, it also helped him recognize us immediately when we picked up the rings). For larger orders, David strongly prefers cash, certified check, or other non-credit-card options. My wife and I wear our rings constantly --- and will for a very long time. read more

I wanted something special, something unique and something local and that is why my fiance and I walked into David's shop. And Behold!... we found my engagement ring. David is a one of a kind artist. Over the course of a year, with patience, creativity and delight, David made himself available to help design my wedding band. read more

Point Reyes Jeweler - Wedding set by David, owner and artist at Point Reyes Jeweler - Jewelry Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

Atmosphere isnt special, but the jewelry is! Got some lovely amber rings. Friends bought a watch and an amber necklace. We made out well! Only problem--didnt happen to me--was that my friend's ATM card was accidentally run twice (there was a problem with the phone line). The shop was happy to help, but she's had to do a lot of phone calling to correct the problem with the bank. read more

David made my and my wife's wedding rings and reset my wife's engagement ring. We took over his shop for about 3.5 hours one Saturday and had an absolute blast. David was very patient with our jewelry ignorance. He let us make use of his expertise without forcing his views on us. It was the ideal experience and our rings are AWESOME!!! If you're looking for jewelry and want a personal touch, this is the way to go. Prices were totally reasonable. I'd much rather give someone like David the money rather than some chain jewelry store. read more

David made our wedding rings five years ago from designs we drew on a computer. He was helpful, patient, and professional. His rings were exactly what we wanted when we conceived of the design. Each time we come in, he is just as helpful, and offers to clean our rings for us. read more

David's designs are stunning and his workmanship is impeccable. I own several of his pieces and always get compliments. My gold hammered hoop earrings are my constant accessory and when I lost one he made a replacement for me instantly and sent it by mail. I love doing business with people like David - it brings me back to a time when people knew and trusted their clients and their merchants. read more

My fiancé and I visited Point Reyes Jewelers in search of a set of custom made wedding bands. Prior to our visit, we had exchanged several emails with David Clarkson regarding designs and styles we liked. David spent over an hour with us as we discussed our vision for the rings. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, and made it clear that he planned to make rings exactly to our liking, while also attaining everyday functionality and comfort... and all within our budget. We are so excited to wear our gorgeous rings for the rest of our lives, and cannot thank David enough for the craftsmanship, precision, and thought he invested in our project. read more

I bought my fiance's engagement ring at this unassuming jewelry store in Pt Reyes back in 2007. The jeweler's assistant was so helpful - she really helped me find something original on a small budget. So when it was time to order wedding rings this year, I didn't give it a second thought and called Pt Reyes Jeweler again. This time, we worked with David, who crafted our rings based on our specifications. He was really, really patient (we are not well-versed in rings at all). He gave us a good deal on the rings and had them done in about three weeks too. read more

After living in West Marin for a few years, utilizing David's jewelry making skills was an obvious choice for my partner and I to use as the artist/maker for our wedding bands. Between David's artistic knowledge, well-honed metal working skill, personal touch and relative affordability, the experience was painless and yielded two gorgeous wedding bands that will be cherished for many, many years! To say the least, the shop is highly recommended. read more

It was a joy dealing with a shop-owner and crafter of fine jewelry that knows his business. As we walked down main street, taking advantage of a pleasant day to get away, we noticed David's unassuming jewelry shop. Not being one for jewelry I balked at first but my fiance reminded me of the wedding and how I might look a little silly putting a twist-tie on her finger because I didn't take the time to get a ring. Ready and available, David was helpful with all our questions (which were many because all we had done so far was internet research). He took us through the options and back again without pushing for any particular configuration. Then there was the price...which was totally reasonable. Again, internet research had set us up with an inflated price tag in our head. I feel like he knows his business and knows what people can afford. It all made sense. Plus the rings are ready way ahead of time, making things even easier. read more

We first visited David on our honeymoon. We had gotten married without rings, since we couldn't find the perfect ones in San Jose. At the shop we found about three different designs that we loved. We decided on a particular design after David spoke to us. He listened to our concerns, provided honest feedback, and made a wax ring for us on the spot. It's been over a year now since we ordered our rings from David, and I must say I'm just as much, if not more, in love with them. I've had lots of compliments on my ring, and have also had women gush all over them. Our wedding rings are perfect. They embody who we are, our journey, our relationship, and our love completely and the wax ring is a cherished keepsake. read more

I found Point Reyes Jewelers because they happened to be the only place I could find that was open on a Sunday. My fiancé is from West Marin and it's important for us to try and keep our business local. We headed out to Point Reyes from Petaluma to check it out. Upon our arrival, we browsed the store while a pleasant woman (Laura? Laurie?) helped other customers. We were shown some rings but I had something specific in mind so it was recommended we make an appointment with David the following week. David (and his little dog) was a delight at our first meeting. I showed him a photo of what I wanted. My center stone is a morganite, David placed an order for several stones and we made an appointment to return. I selected my stone and David started looking for my setting. Unfortunately, David was unable to find the exact setting I wanted. I received an email from him that he was going in vacation and my ring would be ready when he got back in 2 weeks, he was going to make the setting himself. Being the control freak I am, I was a little nervous but, I had seen David's work at the store and was beyond impressed with his craftsmanship and attention to detail so I didn't worry too much. I trusted that he create something I would love. I let me fiancé pick up the ring, when he presented it to me, I was blown away. It far exceeded my expectations, the setting was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. For me, my ring is perfection, I get complements on it all the time. Simple, classy, timeless, feminine, unique... all words that strangers have used to describe my ring. I wear it with pride everyday. I can't wait to visit Point Reyes Jewelers to design my wedding band. Note: We got my fiancé's wedding ring from PRJ also. We both commented on how comfortable the rings were, especially for my fiancé who has never worn a ring before, that was a bonus AND he stayed within our budget for both rings. I never thought I would say I have a go-to jeweler but, David is my jeweler, I simply won't go anywhere else. read more

I purchased a big, beautiful pair of hoop earrings from Point Reyes Jeweler. I have always had problems with hoop earrings being uncomfortable and easy to dislodge.My hand would brush up against an earring and the next thing you know, I am walking around with only one earring. David's hand hammered hoops are simple, elegant and they feel like so comfortable that I hardly notice them. They are easy to put on and off and the spring tension keeps them from coming undone. I ordered my earring over the phone and David was so pleasant to deal with. read more

David made us beautiful wedding bands. We love them, and it was a total pleasure to interact with him the whole way along. The trips up to Point Reyes Station were welcome and meaningful escapes from the city in the midst of our wedding fray. Our rings will remind us of him and the shop dog (Diamond!) for many years to come! read more

David is both a fantastic person and a genuine artist. The jewelry he makes and sells in his shop is first rate --as everyone here has said, you certainly can't go wrong for design, quality or price. David carries so many pieces that are absolutely unique so that almost every time we visit Point Reyes we have to see David; a minor "problem" is that we frequently leave his shop with a new piece :) read more

Great selection of gold and silver earrings, necklaces, and bangles. Lots of different styles and sizes. All hammered and formed by David's expert hands. I've always been able to find great gift ideas here. Plus he has an adorable little dog that jumps for joy when you come in. read more

After four unsuccessful visits to other jewelers to see if they could make the wedding bands I had imagined, we found David. He understood *exactly* what I wanted, gave me constructive feedback on some of the design challenges he would need to work around, and two weeks later, seeing the actual rings that had previously just been a dream of mine ... it brought tears to my eyes. I'm just as happy with them six years out, and when I've come back to the store to visit, David has been happy to polish them up or smooth out a scratch. I never expected to find such an amazing jeweler practicing his craft in such unassuming surroundings. read more

Pardon the pun, but David Clarkson is quite the gem. What an amazing experience we had at his shop. My fiance and I drove to his shop from Oakland to get hammered gold wedding bands as we heard from a friend that he makes beautiful rings by hand and uses recycled gold. We had a phenomenal experience. He spent a ton of time with us helping us design the right ring for us, and then he offered to teach us how to make the rings ourselves! It was very special and memorable-- we spent the entire day as his apprentices. He taught us how to make the rings and we got to do it all by hand. He was incredibly patient and encouraging and made sure that our rings looked top notch. It was one of the best days of the summer and a beautiful experience to make each other's wedding bands. Thank you David! read more

This review is long overdue, but much deserved. We were in Pt Reyes on vacation and were looking to get wedding bands. We looked at a number of options before deciding on something custom. We received a lot of personal attention from David, who helped us and guided us through all steps in the process to develop rings that were perfect match for us. We enjoy our beautiful rings and sharing the story behind how we helped create them. Thank you David! read more

awesome jewelry shop, owned and operated by a very talented, artistic jeweler. wonderful selection, great price ranges, highly recommended.

David's jewelry is amazing and his customer service is just as great! One of my hoops broke and he immediately sent me a replacement when I told him my problem. In one day I had my second earring at home. The size of the new hoop was a bit different and he told me to send it back along with mine so he could replicate it based on my hoop's size. So responsive, nice and efficient! I love his art and way of treating customers. read more

We highly recommend Point Reyes Jeweler for all your jewelry needs. We found David Clarkson's small business in a SF newpaper ad on Valentines Day this year and have been very pleased since then by the service not to mention the final product---our wedding rings. The jeweler and owner, David, took his time to create the perfect design. He is hands on, very personable, reasonably priced and went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we ended up as satisfied customers. Long story short, David stayed late one night on short notice, after regular store hours, to finish our rings so that we wouldn't have to make a long trip from Oakland back to Point Reyes. He told us about Cafe Reyes, a local pizza parlor right around the corner and while we ate our dinner he put the finishing touches on our new rings and surprised us by delivering them to our table at the restaurant. Needless to say we toasted our beautiful rings and the jeweler, who did an excellent job. We highly recommended David's store. You won't be disappointed. ...Sherri & Phil read more

David Clarkson creates beautiful jewelry in the studio behind his storefront. His pieces are mostly contemporary with a beautiful artistic, handmade flair. It is a true Point Reyes experience to shop here in this lovely little shop. Nice to buy jewelry from the artist himself. David was very friendly and personable. I am very happy with all my purchases and will definitely return for more! read more