Bill's Trading Post

I have frequented "Bill’s Trading Post" since I was welcomed warmly to browse as a child in the 70’s and I am thrilled it is still there. Twenty years later, I travelled with a friend through the southwest. Later, the salesperson at Bill’s asked to see my friend’s bracelet and not only correctly identified the craftsman but shared that the maker was a recluse, making our chance visit with his family when we bought the bracelet that much more special. Back in Berkeley this year, I had a watch battery replaced and later the band repaired. The work was unimaginably inexpensive and quick and the employees such a pleasure I felt compelled to share here.

I've been hanging onto a damaged Native American ring that I was nervous to have fixed by anyone here on the East Coast. Since I was going to be in CA for a few days and nearby to Bill's Trading Post, I decided to bring it in for repair. I am delighted with the results and the turnaround time! They were able to get it repaired within just a few days and although our schedules didn't align to allow for in-person pick up, they were able to get it shipped out and on my doorstep by the following week. I can not recommend them highly enough for your jewelry repair needs!

This place is amazing! I bought the most beautiful vintage turquoise ring that matches a cuff I have perfectly! By far the best place to get quality and unique silver (some gold!) authentic First Nations jewelry and art! And they are invested in the local indigenous community!

I have an amateur but extended interest in gems and jewelry. Having a comprehensive sense of the Bay Area jewelry industry (I have shopped everywhere, from SF to Palo Alto, Berkeley..) I go to the Gem Gallery to do basic custom work at a very reasonable price that is beautifully executed. They also have some gorgeous specimens - vintage and new that are not to be missed. Lovely, knowledgeable staff; highly recommended experience.

Bills trading post is not only amazing but it is a much needed store in the elmwood neighborhood, why? because it offers a wide selection of art and jewelry made by diverse artisans. The owners are knowledgable and amazing at curating this shop. I love shopping with them and telling everyone I know to do the same. Supporting small businesses like this is so important.

Beautiful indigenous art, jewelry, baskets, medicine bags...all authentic. Some vintage sand cast silver pieced and squash blossom necklaces. Helpful staff. Beatiful selection but a little pricey.

This is the premier jewelry store in the East Bay to go to to get your silver jewelry repaired. High quality work at a fair price (I got a quote of $700 at another jewelry store in Albany on Solano for repairs to a Hans Hansen silver bracelet. Bill's Trading Post did an excellent repair job for $300). I don't want to short change Bill's Trading Post for their vast and gorgeous array of jewelry for sale. They have a deep and stunning collection of Native American jewelry and a woman named Angella who is expert about this art.