Jewelry with
history.
Purpose. Soul.
Businesses we have worked with since 1992
Lang Antiques | Shreve & Co. | Gumps | David Clay Jewelers | Fiat Lux | Love & Luxe | Metier SF | Zaver & Mor | Watson & Son | Edith Weber & Assoc. & More
30+ years experience | GIA-trained | Sustainability-centered sourcing
The Fine Curation
New Arrivals
One-of-a-kind, Just in
Engagement Rings
One-of-a-kind . Ethically sourced stones
Vintage Vault
Mid-century . Retro . Signed designer pieces
Past Favorites
Victorian . Edwardian . Provenance verified
Lookbook
Custom pieces · Personal Stories · One-of-a-kind designs
Curated Artists
Downtown Mystic · Sustainable Art
A bracelet.
A bond. Forever.
Bracelets & Anklets
Classic welded chains gold-filled, sterling silver and 14k gold
Rings
Stackable bands without clasps
Wedding Add-Ons
A gift your guests will always remember
Private Events
We host groups of 6 or more
Special Events
Some stores open their doors. We open our world. Join us throughout the year for collaborations, designer visits, gemstone education evenings, and the kind of community gatherings that make Petra Star more than a boutique.
Saybrook Home Summer Solstice
Come celebrate with us to bring on the summer and come play with Dimitria.
Turn Your Gold Into something new
Trade in your 20 year old broken gold chain for the Cloth & Stone pants you have been eyeing.
Where Dimitria Learned Her Craft
These institutions don't bring in outside expertise lightly. For decades, Dimitria was the expert — as a respected advisor on collections, merchandising, appraising, hiring and earning the trust of the industry's most discerning names. That foundation is built into everything at Petra Star.
Shreve & Co.
One of America's oldest and most distinguished jewelers. Developed expertise in merchandising fine jewelry, store management, and high-end sales standards.
Lang Antiques
World recognized authority in estate and antique jewelry. Refined the eye for provenance, period identification, and authentic valuation. Managed a team of experts with the finest selection of antique jewelry.
David Clay Jewelers
Eight years of growing David Clay Jewelers into one of the premiere custom design jewelry brands in The Bay Area.
Edith Weber & Associates
Mentored by Barry Weber, nationally recognized antique jewelry expert on the PBS Antiques Roadshow. The kind of knowledge that cannot be found in a course — only passed between people who care.
From Discovery to Design — We Do It All.
We partner with master bench jewelers and specialists to ensure your Petra Star piece becomes a true family heirloom — made to be loved for generations.
Repair Services
We offer repairs services based on the condition of your heirloom. Done right, by hand.
Custom Design
Commission an original piece or reimagine an heirloom. Your vision, our craft.
Appraisals
Written appraisals for insurance, estate, and resale purposes. GIA standards.
Permanent Jewelry
Welded in-store by appointment. Bracelets, anklets, rings — clasp-free, forever.
What Our Customers Ask
Every piece in our store has been personally examined and authenticated by Dimitria, with 30+ years of experience. We use GIA standard equipment to test the alloys and gemstones, document hallmarks, period details, and condition on every significant piece and include that information with your purchase.
Tools we use:
- Alloy Testing - I use acids, a GXL Next gold, platinum and silver tester and an earth magnet
- Gem Testing - I use a GIA Duplex II refractometer, a Gem polariscope, a microscope and a gem loupe on a daily basis
- Diamond Grading - A microscope, a diamond grading lamp and GemOro master stones
- Pricing is based on GemGuide and Rappaport
Absolutely. We ship worldwide with full insurance and secure packaging. Every online listing includes detailed photographs and a written condition description. We're also happy to answer questions or meet you virtually before you commit.
Yes — we offer a jewelry buying service for estate, vintage, and fine pieces. Please sign up to get notified about our 'What's it Worth' events for a complimentary evaluation, or contact us with a picture and details of what you have. We pay fair prices based on current market values, its condition and the piece's history.
The person doing the buying. Dimitria trained by Barry Weber, PBS Antiques Roadshow Expert for 15 Seasons, Store Manager of David Clay Jewelers, premiere custom jewelry house in San Francisco, Merchandise Manager at Shreve & Co., Store Manager at Lang Antiques, and appraiser and merchandise for Gump's. She has been trained to identify, authentic and restore — where the bar is extraordinarily high and to live another generation.
We weld a fine chain directly onto your wrist, ankle, or finger — no clasp, no removing it. It's comfortable, delicate, and meant to stay. Sessions take about 15 minutes and are available by appointment or during our permanent jewelry pop-up events.
Yes. We evaluate each piece and offer repair services based on the condition of your heirloom. We can also help you reimagine inherited or outdated pieces into something you'll actually wear. Bring it in for a consultation.