The Best of Silicon Valley 2012
Jewlery and Accessories Shopping
Best Local Handmade Goods
(very close voting)
Gilroy's Bugs & Monsters specializes in slightly skewed whimsy, like a piranha plant mug, a card depicting a steampunk octopus with a wrench and goggles, and an irresistibly cute hand-crocheted yellow and pink squid. They can be found at attractive prices on Etsy.
Shannon's Curious Creations,Shannon Amidon
Paper Tiger Jewelry Available on etsy.com
Best Jewelry Store
450 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell. The multi-faceted jewelry story specializes in diamonds—both loose and in custom settings—as well as estate finds, watches and gems of all kinds.
The Jewel Box Jewelers 350 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell; 17190 Monterey St., Morgan Hill
The Yellow Brick Road 17 N. Santa Cruz St., Los Gatos