The former front parlors of the historic Victorian Inn now house one of the largest and most luxurious collections of rare gems and fine jewelry in Northern California. The unique collection of specially designed pieces from around the world displayed in the rich comfort of this landmark building make shopping for fine jewelry an experience to be remembered.
Owners Lowell Daniels and Jenny Oaks have moved their highly successful fine jewelry business from the gold country of Sutter Creek where it had flourished for 18 years. On a trip to Humboldt County, they encountered the enchanting village of Ferndale and the historic Victorian Inn. They immediately fell in love with the area and purchased the building in January 1999.
The store is named after Lowell's grandfather, Joseph Rose Silva, born in the Portuguese Azore Islands. Lowell's grandfather emigrated to California and although born here, Lowell treasures his Portuguese heritage. An original portrait of his grandfather overlooks the beautiful settings of the store.
Lowell is a graduate gemologist and a certified gemologist appraiser. He has spent several years obtaining his formal education from the Gemological Institute of America. He has a large following of regular clients from across the U.S. and Europe. Lowell's buying trips throughout the the world have allowed him to collect a selection of rare gemstones, unique original designs and many, many friends and fans over the years. Because the couple does not buy from factories or sales representatives, their costs are far below market average, hence their large client following.
Jenny is also a student of gemology and her style, insight and grace make selecting a special piece of jewelry a memorable experience. The store specializes in custom designs and repairs and features one of the few Computer-Aided Jewelry Design systems in Northern California. It takes only moments with Lowell or Jenny to design, graphically visualize, then print a photograph of a specially created piece.
Along with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and other precious gems, the large varied inventory includes cameos, jade, pearls, tourmaline, tanzanite and many other rare and lovely gemstones from around the world along with many other works of art and treasures. The beautifully appointed, specially lit surroundings make selecting a special piece of fine jewelry an experience to remember at Silva's.
For more info about Silva's Fine Jewelry, please visit their web site at www.silvasjewelry.com.
Silva's Fine Jewelry
400 Ocean Avenue
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4425
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