Celtic Inheritance

Amazed by how efficient and courteous their service was!
I had to look for an alternative to studio six on telegraph in Berkeley because, like many people say, Russ likes to go by his own hours and so he wasn’t open today.
Though Celtic Jewelers was far, I needed to get my watch fitted and so I hightailed it to north part of Berkeley.
Place is quite small but there are a number of workers there who will kindly help you out. I was immediately greeted by a nice gentleman who quickly helped me fit my watch.
In a few minutes I was out of there and I only had to pay 5 $ to get my watch fitted.
Overall great and fast experience. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would come back again for help with Jewelry stuff .
Shop well and prosper,

customer service should be taught be Celtic Inheritance staff. They are authentic; real artisans, knowledgeable, and they care about their customers and what they are selling. The place is somehow the keeper of much more than merchandise. I like to say that shops like this keep me living happily in Bezerkely. Their jewelry is lovely as well, and enjoy everything I have ever bought there. Great place for jewelry repair as well. P. Black

My fiancé and I started looking around on the web for places to find wedding bands a few weeks ago. The pictures of the cute puppies initially drew us Celtic Inheritance’s page. We decided to check them out in person even though we weren’t sure if they would make plain gold wedding bands for us (they do and did!). We came in the middle of the afternoon feeling a little guilty as we just wanted plain gold bands and not one of their awesome celtic designs.
The guy helping us (sorry we can’t remember your name!) was this awesome young man who was more than happy to size our fingers and was totally cool with just getting plain gold bands.
Wilfey came up to us afterwards and kindly discussed pricing. He was very soft spoken and easy to speak to as he quoted us on a price for two 14k gold wedding bands. He told us that they would be ready in about two weeks. They called on monday the 27^th and we came in today to pick them up. Both rings fit us comfortably and came off with relative ease. We couldn’t have been happier buying our rings from this awesome little store.
We will definitely be back here to get our rings polished.
p. s. as a same sex couple we felt extremely comfortable talking to everyone at the shop!

I absolutely adore this place. I’ve brought them a mangled opal ring that they repaired once & again free of charge after I stupidly crushed it a second time. They did a fabulous job repairing & renewing my great grand-mother’s engagement ring (now my engagement ring) for a very reasonable price. They also have created a necklace for me, which was no small feat given the materials involved. The folks are always kind, honest, and knowledgable. The work is done quickly & very well. The prices are reasonable. Yay for excellent people!!!

I had an awkward experience in here, and I probably won’t be returning. I was unnecessarily pre-​scolded for something my young son didn’t do and wouldn’t have done anyway as he is very shy and well-​behaved in shops. This was especially embarrassing since all other reviews (including my original one) rave about the positive customer experience. I then had to wait awkwardly for my battery to be replaced with my son clinging to my leg and me shamefaced looking anywhere but at the man behind the counter. Too bad.

The best customer service hands down. They are helpful, patient, and great at explaining the symbology of their products. I highly recommend them. It is an added plus to patronize a great local business. They helped us with last minute decisions. I also was so undecisive about adding color to my ring, they said I can come by anytime and they will add it, and if I don’t like it they would take it off, all for no extra charge. They also fit my ring right then and there — and it was a perfect fit. I went in today to buy some earrings, and they were beautiful, and I got to learn some history behind the style. I have always walked out happy.

I have been buying jewelry for my now wife from these guys for the last 8 years. Wilfy and Jeff are the nicest and most caring craftsmen I have ever met. The earrings and necklace I bought when wooing my then girlfriend are beautiful and have lasted perfectly over the years. When it came time to get rings Wilfy and Jeff made our wedding rings from random old ugly gold jewelry we brought them for a very reasonable price. Recently they even straightened out my ring after I bent it badly by dropping a heavy desk on it. These guys are the real deal and stand by their work. They make pretty much everything in the shop, unlike every other jewelry shop I can think of. Its really a unique place and I can’t emphasize enough how awesome they are.

This place is fantastic. Went in today to get a watch battery replaced, with my two very young (and squirmy) kids in tow. The guy in the back who makes jewelry checked my battery, told me that it was fully charged and that the issue was some erosion under the battery due to humidity. He scraped off the erosion, gave me advice on how to avoid it in the future, and didn’t charge me at all. He was very nice and clearly very knowledgable. The jewelry in the store was beautiful — I’ll likely be back for gifts.
On the kid piece, the guy at the front was super nice and didn’t mind at all the kids looking around and touching a bit while I waited for my watch (the service was fast). He even gave me lollipops for them, discretely on the side so the kids wouldn’t see them, which is really nice — not everyone thinks to do that.
All in all, a great store with great and fast service!

I went in to get some watch batteries replaced (and asked that they make sure that the watches actually worked). They replaced the batteries, checked watch function, and provided tips on lengthening battery life. And… while I waited (I had a batch of watches needing batteries) I admired the jewelry and bone china mugs and asked & learned about some Irish lore. Wonderful customer service… and beautiful things to buy.

Fast, friendly and reasonably priced to get my watch battery replaced. Who could ask for more?

If I could, I’d give this place infinity stars. Such great customer service and people.
I got my favorite necklace from my mother repaired here. The work was superb, and I picked the necklace a couple days after dropping it off. But it doesn’t end there! When I came into pick up the necklace, the owner saw that my sapphire ring was dirty. He asked to see it, and I handed it over to him. He went to the back and a minute later, he had shined it to sparkling resplendence! What a lovely gesture. He said that anytime I had a ring to burnish that I should just come there.
What a lovely place and by far the best customer service I’ve experienced. Celtic goes above and beyond. Also, the dog (Carmela, I believe) is just lovely. I’ll be going here for all future repairs. :-)

Celtic Inheritance offers watch battery replacement, service with a smile, and short turn around time. Also, there is a friendly lab that squirms and begs for your attention in the middle of the shop to keep you distracted for the five or so minutes you’ll wait for your watch to be finished.
They have some great handmade items all around the store, Celtic themed of course, and I’ll keep that in mind for gifts in the future. Glad I discovered this little tucked away shop!

I went in to get my watch battery replaced. Excellent service and five stars and all that. BUT the fifth star is really for Carmel, their the sweet yellow Labrador who was in the shop and was most friendly. ^_^

I came to this cute little local business to get my watch resized, and it didn’t disappoint. The owners are very friendly, and let me play with their sweet golden retriever while I waited! They only took about 5 minutes. My only complaint is that $ 10 is a little high for simply removing watch links (it’s the same price to change your watch battery), but their service was so quick and efficient, that I’d definitely return.

I would give this place six stars if I could.
I started going here over 14 years ago when they made our wedding rings. Since then I can purchased from them at least once a year. They have more than jewelry and it’s well worth a visit to see what’s in the display cases and say hi.
My experience with Wolfie started when my then fiancé and I went in to talk about getting rings made. I am rough on rings, constantly beating them out of shape, and I wanted platinum for our rings so they would be strong. He pulled a white gold ring out of his show case, picked up one of his hammers, and gave the ring three or four very solid whacks, then handed me the ring and asked if that was strong enough. Wow, that’s some trust in what you make, and it gave us trust in what he makes.
Besides buying from their wonderful creations they have done some custom work:
* Added two yellow gold bands (one on each side) to my white gold wedding ring after I lost a lot of weight and it started falling off my hand.
* Made matching a matching pendant and earrings with the family birthstones in them for my wife
* Made a sweet 16 pendant for my daughter with the diamonds from my first wife’s wedding ring (her mom, we all got together and planned it with him)
* Made a «trial» ring out of silver for me (checking the design and the fit before I have him make the real ring — a great idea)
The staff is friendly, helpful, and patient. Oh, and they have a nice dog which is very calm with kids all around it.

My husband lost not one, but TWO, wedding rings in less than 15 years (some gals just can’t take a hint). So, when it was time to get his last wedding ring made, and I do mean his LAST one, as in no more replacements, this is where I went. I had seen this shop for years and admired the Celtic designs, so we went in and spoke to the owner. He was very helpful and, after hearing my tale of woe, made the ring just tight enough too. The ring itself is a lovely rose gold with a gorgeous Celtic design around the band and the craftsmanship is superb.
I am happy to report that five years later, said husband still has this ring and it still looks as good as the day we picked it up (and, in addition to losing rings, he is not easy on his jewellery). If you are looking for custom Celtic designs, I wholeheartedly recommend this shop to you.

What a gem! Berkeley is lucky to have this lovely local business within the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto. It’s always a privilege to stroll by, admire the designs, and talk to the jewelers, all of whom are amiable, knowledgeable and incredibly neighborly. Even if Wilfy MacManus (of MacManus and Sons) doesn’t immediately put you at ease, his happy guard dogs will. Nothing is more intimate than having an old, content golden retriever snooze on your toes.
My husband and I have purchased many pieces of jewelry (including our wedding bands) here over the past three years, and the service & craftsmanship is outstanding. Wilfy will meet you at your ideal price range, and incorporate your artistic vision to create something you’ll love. (Our wedding rings were custom-​patterned to match one another, and made to endure outdoor abuse beautifully.) His advice is always practical and generous in honesty– he won’t let you leave with something that doesn’t suit you.
When, on the day of our wedding, the wedding rings were nowhere to be found (except of course, in the most obvious place– on the desk table of our hotel room– but we wouldn’t find that out until much later) we rushed to Celtic Inheritance. We garbled out a 30-​second version of our sad plight, and asked to «borrow» a pair of rings. «Borrow» he couldn’t do, but «buy-​and-​return-​later» he would allow.
So that’s what we did.
Places like Celtic Inheritance draw and keep my heart in Berkeley. You may just go in to window shop, but you’ll leave with five anecdotes and a smile. (Or, at the very least, smudgy hands from petting the dog.) Celtic Inheritance has a generous vibe, which is a distinctly unusual trait for a place of sale! Valentine’s Day may be a week behind us, but any reason is reason enough to stop by.
Bottom Line: Love.

When I was with my last boyfriend we went here and had a silver band made. Walking in I saw there were dogs sleeping together on the floor comfortably and immediately I knew I was in the right place. The guys there were helpful and the friendliest people I’ve ever met in this trade.
They made sure I got exactly what I wanted and that the sizing would be perfect for me. Sure there was a bit of a wait since the ring would have to be started from scratch but it was WELL WORTH IT. Completely gorgeous when I finally got it and even though I don’t have the boy anymore I am definitely keeping this ring forever!

My husband has bought me three rings from this store over the last 5 years. (see pics) They were all custom ordered.
1. We brought them the ruby and had the ring made for it using one of their designs.
2. They took a peridot from another ring in the shop and made a pinky ring for me.
3. I had a blue topaz in an old setting that I didn’t like so we traded in the gold and they made a whole new ring for us using an existing design from the shop but I think they had a get a little creative with the bezel.
I love my rings. The guys at the shop are great to work with. They make practical suggestions and are creative to come up with attractive solutions. They are knowledgable, open and honest about the value of stones and pricing for the work they do. Prices seem reasonable for custom work.

Those who have been following my reviews will remember the malachite necklace I had constructed in Ashland, realized immediately it didn’t suit me and, thanks to Catherine B’s excellent suggestion, sold on eBay.
Well, you won’t remember that last part because I didn’t write about it until now. A couple of weeks ago I went to Baubles & Beads, where I found better malachite and better beads. They recommended Celtic Inheritance as a good place to have the necklace assembled.
A couple of days later I went to Celtic Inheritance w/​all the components for the necklace and turned them over to the genial fellow who works there. He gave me a rough estimate of the cost and said it would be done in a couple of weeks. I received a call this morning that it was ready and after dim sum Alan and I drove over so I could pick it up. I walked in and was greeted by their friendly yellow lab. Another man, whom I hadn’t yet met, brought me the necklace when I identified myself. I was delighted by the first glimpse of it! It looked perfect.
The clasp was a little difficult to master, but I did. When he told me the cost I was astonished, because it was about half of what I had expected. These are great folks to deal w/​and the next time I need something put together you can be sure I will bring it here!
I realize I have given short shrift to the large stock of jewelry, Celtic designs and other, they have for sale. Since that wasn’t my focus I didn’t look at it that closely, but if you read the previous reviews it gives you a sense of what they offer, which is interesting designs and excellent service. Check them out.