Jewelry & wine-related antiques that tell a story

We opened our boutique shop in 2012 in the destination town of Los Olivos, California. Our storefront is surrounded by wineries and nature, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere and a unique shopping experience.

Christine has been crafting jewelry by hand in silver and semi-precious stones for over 20 years. An accomplished jeweler and passionate artist, she takes great care to ensure that each piece is of the highest quality craftsmanship.

MADE THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY

Each piece of jewelry is individually designed and handcrafted the old-fashioned way, one piece at a time. Rather than use molds or castings, Christine starts from scratch, with a flat sheet of silver or wire, and then works with the metal to shape each piece.

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Every aspect of each piece is carefully considered. Even the small details, which often incorporate Native American symbolism, have meaning and are part of the unique story of that item.

Stop by our store to see the craftsmanship and passion Christine puts into her exquisite jewelry.

SET THE STONE

By cutting and polishing the raw gemstones herself, Christine is able to showcase an individual stone’s idiosyncrasies. Variation in shape, color, pattern, and texture is expected.

You can select your favorite stones from our curated inventory of raw and polished stones to incorporate into your piece.

Refurbish and repair

We will be glad to do what we can to help breathe additional life into your favorite jewelry. Christine can refurbish works otherwise thought to be beyond repair.

Welcoming & warm

We are old-fashioned and friendly. Enjoy the chance to slow down, relax, share stories, and get to know folks—what a treat! You can even see Christine working live at her jeweler’s bench in the shop.

ABOUT US

Singular & distinctive

If you’re looking for an artistic gift for a beloved friend or relative, we’ve got just the thing! No castings, molds, mass production or gimmicks. Just the old way of creating, by hand. From nature, to her hands, to you.

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Exceptional quality

Christine takes great care to ensure that each piece is of the highest quality craftsmanship. But should any mishaps occur, worry not, she will be happy to repair your piece.

PRODUCT CARE

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Wine-related antiques

Our shop is surrounded by renowned California wineries. Visit our shop after a wine tasting to explore our collection of bits and bobs, corkscrews and champagne nippers.

Carlos will share the history of wine development and vivid stories about the items in his collection. He entertains with tales of how and why they were used and about the people who used them. Learn about:

The development of California wines
Italian wines and the Gold Rush
Protocol that the British aristocracy followed during gatherings
The Syroco collection from prohibition

Come in to relax and enjoy an interesting story. And take home a memorable keepsake.

We are so grateful and humbled by your continued support. Mil gracias!

Truly a hidden gem in this quaint town filled with door-to-door wineries. Carlos has all of the stories to tell and his darling wife is the artist creating beautiful jewelry pieces in sterling silver right on sight! I never pass through Santa Barbara without stopping by here to add to my collection.

— Stacy S, Yelp

This place really is amazing. And that goes way beyond the incredible jewelry and antique wine items that they sell. The owners are the sweetest people I've met in a very long time.