Monterey Bay Area Designers

All That Glitters

Dew drops on the trees twinkle in the morning light. The sun shines on the bay, glinting off the deep blue water like dancing diamonds. They are the jewels of Mother Nature.

In the Monterey Bay area, the sparkle never wanes. Everywhere you turn, a flickering brilliance catches your eye. The dazzling play of light from gold, platinum, and various gemstones draw you to window displays of the myriad shops and quaint fine jewelry boutiques.

The artisans of the Monterey Bay area are not limited to painters and sculptors. We are also graced with the talents of the designers and creators of jewelry. For nearly 35 years, Michael Sherman has created stunning pieces from fine gemstones set in gold and platinum, many of which he makes custom to the wishes of loyal customers. His work can be seen in his shop in Carmel’s Crossroads Shopping Village.

Brad Weber, an award-winning designer and owner of Weber Goldsmith Gallery in Pebble Beach, is inspired by nature and creates exceptional pieces using unusual gemstones from around the world.

The old masters of jewelry design are also richly represented. The proprietors of Fourtané Estate Jewelry offer fine estate jewelry from the 1800s to the present, as well as possibly the most important collection of antique Rolex watches in the country.

Other rare, highly desirable estate pieces can be found in the vast collections of Wilke’s Estate Jewelers, Viau Estate Jewelry, and B&G Jewelers. The selections from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods are works of art in themselves.

The Monterey Bay area also boasts some of the most highly regarded timepieces in the world. Hesselbein’s Inc. at the Crossroads Shopping Village in Carmel offers fine Swiss watches, such as Rolex, Patek Phillipe, and Breguet. Lussori (formerly Greenwich Time) on Ocean Avenue in Carmel has long been known as a purveyor of some of the world’s most highly regarded timepieces, such as Girard-Perregaux and Chopard.

Whether you are in the market for an unusual silver design at Pat Areias Sterling or an opulent piece from Tiffany & Co., you have come to the right place. Simply follow the flickering light to discover your treasure.

Pat Areias Sterling »
Sterling classics with a modern twist.

B&G Jewelers, Inc. »
Established in 1973.

Fourtané »
Estate & Contemporary jewelry & watches.