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August, Summer, Anniversaries, and Birthstone Jewelry
Peridot, the birthstone of August
It is said that Peridot helps dissipate negative patterns and old vibrations that play over and over. It helps remove those blockages and move forward quickly, opening the heart and mind more fully to receive with grace and gratitude.
New designs by exclusive local Shady Lane jeweler, Maria Torrey, featuring Pearis and moonstones the birthstones for June! Showcased with a stunning chrome Diopside specimen.
The birthstone for July is Ruby, and the secondary birthstone is Turquoise. We are sharing photos of portions of our July birthstone shelf. Notice the stunning Ruby Zoisite specimen rock we have showcased on this shelf!
New at Shady Lane in June: Very large crystal point cluster and carved alabster polor bear by well known alasken artisan Sam Dimmick. Showcased with a large natural rainbow citrine point
We have showcased Jewelry from Steven Battelle and Jody Lyle for over 25 years! Our customers love their impeccable workmanship and creative heart.
We all love Suzanne's 14K jewelry at Shady Lane. So beautiful and creative! She has been collecting rare and beautiful gems for years as a gemologist and her designs incorporate them.
We celebrate "International Woman's Day"! Some photos of our team past and current at Shady Lane. I have deep gratitude for their stellar support, creativity and kind ways.
Our Majusha Jewels selection is extraordinary right now and we are selling it most every day!
Holly Yashi at Shady Lane! Discover the South Bay's best selection of California-made Holly Yashi jewelry—new arrivals just in! 🌟 Perfect for Mother's Day, Graduations, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and more. Our turning rack is brimming with stunning earrings from this beloved line. Shop in our store and find a gift they'll treasure..
💕We just showcased these new treasures for Spring, Easter and Lunar New year 2026, "Year of the Fire horse". Hand picked with love! Natural Amethyst Crystal hearts, Appetite hearts, and a green onx horse. These items sell quickly at Shady Lane!
Hand-blown glass birds
Glass Eye Studios: Hand-blown glass paperweight . More just arrived for spring.
We had a fun day on Saturday! Artisan Antonnete Cleoni visited our store to show us her beautiful jewelry line, aCleoni. We've showcased her jewelry in our store for over 30 years, and it's one of our best-selling artisan lines. She brought her beloved dog, Phoenix Rising, who travels with her wherever she goes. This beautiful day was a perfect opportunity for a photoshoot outside our store!
Looking for elegant earrings as a gift or for yourself? Our local artisan, Maria Torrey, is showcasing these earrings on one of our new small amethyst hearts! She uses impeccable natural gemstones and her delicate wire wrap tecnique is beyond amazing. Truly stunning!
Just in time for Spring shopping new beautiful gold and silver heart necklaces by local artisan Judi Eichler! Displayed on new specimen amethyst that just arrived!
Spring gift ideas. 💕Hand blown glass ornaments priced at $39. Everyone has a window they can hang them from. They are selling quickly. A gift of love and light.
Shop our store for Mother's Day gifts. Jewelry is the most popular. Some ideas of our local artisan's designs available in our store this week. We are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 to 5.
Just arrived this Saturday more of our extremely popular hand dyed silk scarves. Thery are called waterfall scarves as they cascade with blended colors in a crinkled silk effect. Perfect for a colorful light weight spring accessory.
New earrings from Holly Yashi
Amethyst heart specimen! More just arrived.
Our selection is amazing right now!
Darcey Gibbs is a local artisan who lives in Palo Alto. She creates collage greeting cards that are dimensional and tactile. Each one an original and signed by Darcey. We sold a lot of her cards on Saturday. This photo features two of our customers Kathie and Nikki buying the last of our selection. More will arrive this week!🩷
Amethyst point specimen
Score stunning new arrivals from Lisa Johnson's Holy Cow Jewelry collection, now at Shady Lane! Treat your loved one (or yourself!) to something special 💕 What will you fall in love with? Chrisacola post earrings or Rhodonite set, each stone hand cut and polished by Lisa.
Best selection of Rocks and Crystals in the area! Hand picked with love.
Bunny Garden Sculpture
Thank you, Diane, for your superb help in our store! We all love your bracelets and your kind, helpful energy. We are delighted to showcase your leather bracelets at Shady Lane! Girls Curls Jewelry's Diane (the mother) and Rachel (the daughter) are local artisans. click on to this photo to read more about them and their current show secedule.
Joy fills our hearts for our wonderful artisans💕Robbie Mellows hand paints with watercolors and signs her greeting cards-each an original and framable. Local artisans are our heart and soul at Shady Lane!
Necklace by Mountain View artisan Sandy Van Mell. Sandy has sourced semiprecious stones Swarovski Crystals, coral, amber and pearls to create beautiful wearable art pieces.
Hand dyed velvet scarf by Judi Eichler, Twisted Wire tree by Gabe Mellows, Hand blown heart by Glass Eye. All items just arrived in December.
Our hand carved Bunnies are only $7.00
Closeup of the beautiful wire wrap heart pendant featuring Aquamarine, moonstone, amethyst, and pearls by local artisan Miria Torrey. Click on this photo to read more about her and her offerings.
Mountain View artisan Kathy Bontie of Yellow Rose accessories just showcased some of her new earrings in our store. She took photos of them displayed on scarves by local artisan Kavita.#sharonheightsshoppingcenter #shoplocalshopsmall #menlopark #stanford
Suzanne Caughlan: Amethyst and 14k gold ring
Sue B. Designs: Garnet and sterling silver heart pin
The softest teddy bear you will ever feel is made from ethically sourced alpaca fur by Lanart. Lanart is where Fair Trade takes on new meaning. "The beautiful people that make your products are valued and cared for. Our people's well-being is a priority with various health initiatives, our internal micro-loan program, and now the Breakfast Club for our Children and families."
Lisa Johnson of Holy Cow Jewelry: Handmade earrings and pendant set featuring Amythest agate and wire-wrapped sterling silver. Lisa cuts many of her cabs and drills holes in them to make her one-of-a-kind pendants. 8th-grade teacher by day.
Goldfill and Garnet Earrings by Maria Torrey
Maria Torrey: Wire-wrapped sterling silver earrings featuring amethyst hearts and freshwater pearls
Meet Gabe Mellows. He has been shopping at our store with his dad for his mom's gifts since he was a little boy. He is now selling his "Twisted Wire Art" at Shady Lane and art fairs until he gets a "real job" after graduating with a degree in architecture from UE. We are a legacy store with memories to share.
Come check out this beautiful 14k Gold with legally harvested Angel Skin Coral, necklace by Bruce Tapley! It is showcased on a silk scarf by Ms Dumont. He is a new Artisan to Shady Lane who creates his jewelry from his home in Maui. He takes inspiration from classical ideals, such as music, art, and his love of nature!
We welcome MaryCarla to Shady Lane, posing with our best-selling loop shoulder reversablewrap and flowers arranged by one of our local artisans, Maria Torrey!
We offer complimentary gift wrapping!
Stone mushrooms! Very popular
Native Californian Laurie Vorheis is a new artisan at Shady Lane. She studied interior design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and is a former interior designer. Laurie now specializes in beautiful beadwork jewelry and cutting and polishing her own cabochons. She's also the sister of one of Shady Lane's local artisans, Lisa Johnson of Holy Cow Jewelry, and creative talent sure runs in the family!
Bring your dog in for a treat!
Happy shoppers at Shady Lane, helping moms and dads pick out the perfect gifts!
Just arrived in May a beautiful grouping of necklaces by local artisan Maria Torrey
We welcome Ann DuMont, a new local artisan to Shady Lane! Nurtured by Nature, Crafted with Passion: Experience Ms. DuMont's Garden-Inspired Creations—a master gardener, graphic designer, photographer, and seamstress—on a mission to blend the beauty of the garden with artful design: "From my lush Northern California garden, I create textiles and accessories inspired by the plants I lovingly grow. Each succulent becomes a muse, captured through my lens and transformed into vibrant patterns that reflect nature’s elegance. With my background in design and a deep appreciation for detail, I bring these images to life on luxurious fabrics. Whether it’s a scarf, cushion, or table linen, every piece is thoughtfully crafted to infuse everyday life with beauty, joy, and a touch of botanical wonder."
Just arrived in December: More of our very popular loop shoulder wraps, modeled by Marie and Mariana!
locally made ceamics by Vivian Alfonsi a fine arts major in college home for the summer and selling her craft in our store.
Mixed metal cat and butterfly
More of our extremely popular hand dyed silk scarves. just arrived! Thery are called waterfall scarves as they cascade with blended colors in a crinkled silk effect. Perfect for a colorful light weight spring accessory.
Hand-turned pens by Ken Krebs
💚We are celebrating the New Year with gratitude for your support. Mention this post for our gift for you! This kitten visited our store with our customer and love fills our hearts for all that is good and joyful at Shady Lane. #menlopark #shopsmall #stanforduniversity #supporthandmade #sharonheightsshoppingcenter
Ellie helped us out on Saturday and her dog, Jasper, visited us!
Twisted wire art by Local artisan Gabe Mellows. Gabe sold this stunning sculpture in two days after bringing it in to our store now availabe only by special order but of coure never exactly the same.💕
Shady Lane artisans meeting at Robbie's house to play and share their skills! The creative process can be joyful and fun. From top Robbie, Darcy, Donna and Gabe. 💚
FUN NEWS THIS FRIDAY! Vivian sold 4 of her handmade mugs Lisa & Diane's jewelry creations were a hit too!
Handcrafted in Mountain View by the talented mother daughter team Diane and Rachael of Girls Curls Jewelry! 🌟 ✨ Double-wrapped European leather ✨ Sterling silver-plated hammered slider & clasp ✨ Hypoallergenic & nickel-free ✨ Easy magnetic closure Matching bracelets for mom, grandma & daughter—just in time for Mother's Day! 💝 Beautifully wrapped and easy exchanges at Shady Lane.
Black and Red reversible coat with pockets featuring a ginkgo pattern on both sides and also pockets on both sides! Accessorized by a hand crafted leather and wood purse by Mt. View artisan, Kathy Bonte
Meet Katie, one of our former teen helpers long ago and an artisan in our store for a while. She just shopped with us for gifts for her friends and little ones. We're a legacy store with memories to share and stories to tell. Shop with us this season and create your own traditions!
This lovely necklace bt Maria Torrey features Aquamarine the birthstone of March. We love this photo taken by Kathy Bonte.
Necklaces by Mountain View artisan Sandy Van Mell. Sandy has sourced semiprecious stones Swarovski Crystals, coral, amber and pearls to create beautiful wearable art pieces.
Donna Ewart just repentashed her jewelry selection after Valentines sales!
A photo of our ever popular reversable loop shouldered shawl in a new color way, taken outside our store. Thank you Gabe and Maria for helping with this photo shoot. And of course Maria for the beautiful flower arrangement in our colors!💜💙💜
Emerald and sterling silver earrings by local artisan Maria Torrey
Herkimer Diamond 14K ring by Suzanne Caughlan
Celebrate Spring with one-of-a-kind jewelry by Menlo Park artisan Judi Eichler! 🌸 Handcrafted with layers of texture, color, and dimension, No two are alike—just like you. Embrace vibrant, colorful days ahead with Judi's inspired creations. Her stunning designs are beautifully showcased at Shady Lane!
Shirley visited our store on her 94th birthday she was stlll helping us out until Covid. She met Elle our youngest helper at 16! Shirley was a local artistsan in our sore for many years. We all love Shirley! 💙
Aquamarine sterling silver ring by Steven Battelle
Just arrived stained glass window by Oragon artisan Gary Lund
14K and Aquramarine pendant by Suzanne Caughlan
🧡A customer came in wearing a lovely peach sundress and bought one of our popular loop shoulder shawls to wear with it. She looked stunning when she walked into the store but even more so when she added to her outfit and walked out! It was a bit chilly, and she was on her way to visit the glorious Fololi Gardens and needed some extra warmth.
A new necklace at Shady Lane by local Artisan Kathy Bonte of Yellow Rose accessories
Hand-printed silk Crepe de Chine by local Los Gatos artisan Kavita
Just arrived: More ornaments by Glass Eye Studio!
Three necklaces featuring Emeralds by exclusive in-house designer Maria Torrey
Natural gemstone carved hearts
We said goodbye to our beloved Shady Lane storefront of 35 years and its iconic creaky floors in the historic 1920s building on University Ave in Palo Alto. The building was sadly torn down for a massive 4-story structure. We're thrilled to have found a new home in Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Menlo Park! Our customers followed us here, and we couldn't be more grateful. Help support a legacy store where parking is easy, and our stand-alone octagon building is charming.
New selection of Manjusha Jewels by local designer Joey Singh
An extremely dark Uruguayan amethyst was just hand-picked for our store.
New in the store, a wonderful selection of more Manjusha Jewels jewelry by local artisan Joey Singh
Happy Visitor at Shady Lane!
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver necklaces featuring wire-wrapped sapphires
"Twisted Wire Art" by Gabe Mellows featuring a free and dragonfly earring.
Pearl goldfill earrings by Judi Eichler
wood Inlay by Rick Deutscher "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"
Maria Torrey: Wire-wrapped sterling silver earrings featuring amethyst hearts, moonstones, and peridot
Winding River: Reversible loop shoulder shawl. This one size fits all style comes in different colors and is very popular
A beautiful new selection of Manjushia Jewels arrived recently. Desisned by local designer Joey Singh. Thank you Ruby for taking this lovely photo!
The dragon guards our entrance!
Metal indoor or outdoor sculpture
Set by Lisa Johnson
Girls Curls Jewelry by Diane and Rachel. They are locally based out of Sunnyvale and are a mother/daughter small business that creates and designs leather bracelets with magnetic clasps. All of the leather/findings are sourced from Europe.
Rosalie Gerrans: Handmade feather masks
Feather Art by Rosalie Gerrans
Lauren Tanimoto: Wire-wrapped Tahitian and freshwater pearl choker, with hand-crocheted Swarovski pearls and crystals
Pocket sized turtles. They come in two sizes and many different stone variations.
Happy Frog Family on a bench metal garden sculpture
Best selection of Native American Zuni-carved fetishes in the South Bay!!
14K gold and Aquamarine pendant by Suzanne Caughln
Judi Eichler of Judi Eichler Design Studio: Hand-painted pendants on reclaimed sterling silver metal, featuring natural gemstones and gold filled findings
Local artisan Sandi Morey of Makana: Various hand-knotted necklaces featuring freshwater pearls
Metal Bird Feeder garden stake. Very popular and just back in stock!
Sue B. Designs: Garnet and sterling silver dragonfly brooch
Lampwork Glass bead necklace by Diane Cuccia Peterson
Metal garden sculpture
Pearl and 18k earring earrings by Steven Battelle
Manjusha: Blue topaz and aquamarine vermeil earrings
Leaf Lines hand-crafted in the Bay Area creates visually powerful art using nature's own crop. All of the leaves are hand-picked locally, precisely examined, and led through a non-toxic process, that in the end produces a unique leaf with only its intricate veins exposed.
A ceramic vase by local artisan Lee Middleman. Necklace by local artisan Anderia Mengetti
Lisa Johnson of Holy Cow Jewelry: Handmade earrings and pendant set featuring crazy lace agate and wire-wrapped sterling silver. Lisa cuts many of her cabochons and drills holes in them to make her one-of-a-kind pendants. 8th-grade teacher by day, jeweler by night.
Fresh Flowers outside our store. Featuring our very popular garden birdfeeder stake.
Pearl and 18K pendant
Lisa Johnson of Holy Cow Jewelry: Handmade earrings and pendant set featuring agate and wire-wrapped sterling silver. Lisa cuts many of her cabs and drills holes in them to make her one-of-a-kind pendants—an 8th-grade teacher by day, a jeweler by night.
Firefly: Mixed metal bracelet featuring genuine Swarovski crystals
Earrings by Manjusha Jewels
Aquamarine necklaces by Sandi Morey
Daniela Blanco of Casa Boho: Handmade resin heart talisman featuring a natural gemstone
Maria Torrey: Handmade necklaces featuring wire-wrapped natural gemstones
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver and gold filled necklaces featuring wire-wrapped lapis lazuli and moonstones
Kathy Bonte of Yellow Rose: Laser cut reclaimed leather cuff
Native American Zuni Fetish
Sandi Morey of Makana: Hand-knotted necklaces featuring amethyst and freshwater pearls. Sandi has showcased her creations at Shady Lane for over 45 years. Click on this photo to read more about her.
14K and pearl ring by Suzanne Caughlan
Suzanne Cauglan 14K gold garnet Ring
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver necklaces featuring wire-wrapped natural gemstones, including amethyst and peridot
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver earrings featuring wire-wrapped labradorite, amethyst, and freshwater pearls
Janice Girardi: Ruby, garnet, freshwater pearl, and sterling silver earrings
Sterling silver pendant boy and dog in a hammock by Jody Lyle
Cat with a book by Jody Lyle
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver necklaces, featuring wire-wrapped garnets and other natural gemstones
Miranda Kim: Freshwater pearl and sterling silver earrings
aCleoni: Necklace and bracelet set featuring mother-of-pearl, garnet, and sterling silver
aCleoni: Abalone, garnet, and sterling silver necklace
aCleoni: Mother-of-pearl, garnet, and sterling silver necklaces
Needle-felted Alpacas with hand-knitted hats to give them an individual panache by Lanart
Maria Torrey: Handmade sterling silver and gold filled necklaces featuring wire-wrapped natural gemstones, including amethyst, freshwater pearls, peridot, and moonstones
Holly Yashi: Niobium necklaces featuring genuine Swarovski crystals
aCleoni: Turquoise and sterling silver earrings
aCleoni: Turquoise and sterling silver necklace
Blue topaz and sterling silver bracelet
Blue topaz and sterling silver necklaces
Mystical Madness: Sterling silver earrings and pendant set featuring natural gemstones, including opals, blue topaz, and amethyst
Suzanne Caughlan: Sapphire and 14k gold earrings
Bracelet featuring Trollbeads
Manjusha: Lapis lazuli and vermeil necklaces
Maria Torrey: Wire-wrapped sterling silver earrings featuring amethyst carved roses and peridot
Holly Yashi
Necklaces by Maria Torrey
Spring-"Turn over a New leaf" necklace by Donna Ewart
New in the store more Diane Cuccia Peterson glass art creations
We have gift cards!
Pearl and sterling silver earrings by Donna Ewart
Ajmer by Jodi. Beautiful Turquoise pendants!
Mixed metal talismans
Manjusha
Manjusha
Mikutowski Woodworking: Handmade wooden jewelry box
Mixed metal cat with bird cage
Mystical Madness: Opal and sterling silver earrings
Maria Torrey: Handmade necklace featuring wire-wrapped natural gemstones and sterling silver
aCleoni: Necklace and earrings set featuring turquoise and sterling silver
Hand-carved Zuni Native American fetish
Manjusha
a stunning slice of fluorite. We always hand select our specimen rocks and crystals .
Lampwork glass beads necklaces by DIANE CUCCIA PETERSON
Necklaces by Manjusha
Emerald and Peridot gold vermeil necklace by Manjusha
Close up of Maria Torrey emerald necklaces
Earrings by Donna Ewart
Beautiful hand selected rose quartz sphere
Jewelry by Jody Lyle
Leather necklace by Yellow Rose
Pearl jewelry by local artisans.
Pearl jewelry by local artisans
New arrivals from Holly Yashi
Native American Zuni Fetish
Ajmer by Jodi, golden healing quartz pillar and a sleeping baby fox sculpture
A new selection of Holloy Yashi just arrive!
More of our extremely popular hand dyed silk scarves just arrived. Thery are called waterfall scarves as they cascade with blended colors in a crinkled silk effect. Perfect for a colorful light weight spring and summer accessory.
