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Karizma's proprietress, Maopei, has served all of my jewelry repair and design needs for the whole ten years her store has been in the Castro. If I had $1 for every bead she's strung for me...well, I'd spend it all on another necklace!

This is the place to get your watch battery changed, your rings sized, and Granny's engagement ring turned into a breastplate. Custom designs are available for any type of item including wedding rings or bridal party gifts and vintage jewelry repair jobs are welcomed.

If you're a jewelry or clothing designer, Maopei has the connections to help with manufacturing and she will also help with design. She's designed for the Nature Company and assists local designers in selecting beads and findings. This is a great place for creating your own masterpiece jewelry; even Saks Fifth Avenue designers purchase jewelry components here.

I was fascinated by Herkimer diamond crystals during my recent visit; Karizma's ever-changing inventory always holds wonderful surprises and Maopei is always willing to help with a design and will string you up on the spot if she's not too busy. During my recent visit she helped me bring my most recent fantasy choker to reality and over the years many of my signature pieces were built with Maopei's assistance.

Here you will discover crystals and carved gemstones for whatever ails you and for whatever doesn't ail you. Many different shapes and sizes are available if you know what I mean (please refer to photos at right).

Playing with the revolving jewelry display case, the kind where you push the electric button and the trays go 'round and round, reminds me of mooning over Troutman's Drugstore jewelry case offerings back in my hometown. I would *love* to have one of those babies in my living room someday! Maopei has this one chock full of charms, talismans, and other magical-looking items which could amuse and bewilder even the most peculiar shoppers for hours.

As if all that isn't enough to satisfy, Maopei also offers an impressive collection of stonework fetishes, fine vintage and estate jewelry, sterling and gold rings, and loose colored stones. Tibetan art and Japanese woodblocks hang throughout the store waiting for you to discover and purchase them while gentle fountains murmur softly that rose quartz would look great with your complexion.

Wile away an afternoon at Karizma soon!
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Tuesday-Sunday 12-7pm
Monday 1-7pm
karizma1@att.net
415.861.4515

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