Norzin Collections

One of my favorite shops on University Ave in Palo. Picture a perfect little shop proprietor, surrounded by some of her favorite things that you can picture oh-​so-​easily as a few of your favorite things. Beads, silk, chiffon, bracelets, scarves, and other treasures. A must visit if only to see what’s new or just say hello. Very reasonable prices and knowledgeable woman.

I came here to look at jewelry for my mom and I was amazed by not only the selection but the customer service as well. I give this place 5 stars the jewelry is beautiful and Norzin is amazing great experience thank you!!!

I came into this store to look for a beautiful dress for my girlfriend. Norzin was very helpful and she is a great part of the university ave community. Everyone should go see her for all of her cool clothes and jewelery

This is a geat store to go and shop. I love the style and how cozy it is. I would recommend if you like small very peaceful stores without the yelling and overcrowded

This place was so awesome. She is an extremely nice lady, and even gave me a gift for it being my first time in. She was sold out of what I was looking for but told me she would have them back in my next week. great place, great experience!

Love this store!!! Norzin and her staff are a Delite to be around. Amazing selection, not a huge variety but great energy in the whole store and the items for sale. I recommend everyone to come here. I hate when I’m passing by and the store is closed. The earrings are to die for, gorgeous! Wish i could buy everything in the store! Ooh and i would recommend getting your incense here, it’s all natural no chemicals added, the only one i trust using around my rats and guinea pigs

Norzin is awesome very helpful any time I need any gifts for the mother sister or girlfriend I go here!!!

While walking down University with my fiancé she glanced over at this boutique that had dresses in it. We both went in to check out the place and my fiancé fell in love with the clothing and jewelry immediately. Not only that, the owner was there to greet us and helped us find some sun dresses that my fiancé is really into. All in all I recommend this place to anyone looking for great deals coupled with friendly faces!

This cozy place in the heart of Palo Alto is a hidden gem with great service and a wonderful owner, Norzin.
I recently purchased some jewelry for my girlfriend — something I know not much about — and she was blown away and very happy with my choice :)
I highly recommend this place!

Hi I just wanted that I had a wonderful time at Norzin lovely shop she has very cute stuff and the prices were just right and I’m looking forward to my next visit
Ariel

Everything here is a second.
Flawed
Funky (and not in a good way)
Like you see at an outlet!
The hippie who works here is cool, nice lady
But I finally meet Norzin herself.
MEH
Hard core sales vibe, way uptight
Wouldn’t go down on a piece that was clearly defective — she should have glad to make a sale on this piece of garbage
Major attitude
I’m not going back.

I love this shop! The owner, Norzin Lama, is Tibetan –you have to ask her about the Dalai Lama! Norzin creates earrings, necklaces and other jewelry which I love. The pieces I own are my favorites and I’ve been wearing them for years now. This is a great place for holiday and birthday gift shopping. Norzin makes you feel at home and there’s none of that annoying sales pressure. I used to visit her shop when it was on Hamilton Ave next to the Persian Café. I think it’s great she’s on University now so more people can get to know her and check out the cool clothes, accessories and jewelry. Norzin is a downtown PA institution. :)

I have been to Norzin’s a few times and it has always been a pleasant experience. The stuff that she has are imported from Tibet (some from Nepal) where she originates from and are reasonably priced! Not only is Norzin a sweet soul but she genuinely cares about her customers –not pushy, gently recommends something if you ask her for a suggestion and let’s you enjoy your shopping in peace even if you are just browsing. Do check it out for yourself!

I was looking for a gift for my sons kindergarten teacher for the teacher appreciation day when I came across this tiny boutique. When I walked in the store I was warmly greeted by Norzin (the owner). They have blouses, dresses, pants, shawls, pretty hats, and accessories that are really nice and in good quality pieces. Norzin was very helpful and actually gave me suggestions. Most of her stuffs are imported overseas, no… not made in China but in Tibet and Nepal. Reasonably priced and have on sale items.
I left the store with a beautiful gray shawl for only $ 20!!!
Definitely worth checking out.

very small, but cute store. i like coming here to browse their collection since most of their clothes and accessories are great for a party, wedding or other special event. there’s usually a sale rack outside of the store with some pretty good discounts.

A little booze + a little too much cash in the checking account + a partner who was egging me on = way too much $ spent.
I love Unilocal math!
J and I waltzed in here after the Unilocal Summer Nights party and indulged in a little retail therapy. There’s an awful lot to enjoy — at many price points — for such a compact little shop. There’s a ton of ethnic jewelry, scarves, pretty little things to put out on your table tops, some cheap women’s clothes imported from China and some expensive women’s clothes imported from Europe. (Of course, I opted for the expensive clothes along with some moderately priced but awesome jewelry)!
The store owner is very engaging, and threw in two beaded bracelets she’d made at no charge. Love it. If I lived in the neighborhood I imagine I’d be here often, simultaneously chatting up the owner while shrinking my net worth.

This is a cute little boutique that actually has affordable clothing, jewelery, and accessories! The lady there is very nice too. The clothing is unique and most of the clothing is stuff that I’d wear, but some of the items are a little overpriced. Thankfully, some of the stuff isn’t. I got really soft gray scarf there for $ 22.00. With tax, it was $ 24.04. I paid her $ 24.00 and she said, wow, you’re good! lol! I then tried to look for some change, but she said that’s OK. How sweet!
There are plenty of nice and colorful shawls and scarves there. The one I got is 100% nylon or acrylic I think. I’m not sure since I removed the tag. It’s soo soft and has a ruffled look to it and is long and casual but chic looking. The violet one there is on display and they have one in black. I wish that I could’ve gotten more, but I’m on a budget these days-:(If you like boutiques and unique looking stuff, you’ll love this place! Parking is hard to find on the street, but there is a parking lot around the corner to where you can park for two hours for free.

Come for a quick look but stay for all sorts of other reasons.
Norzin, the charming shop owner will welcome you in and chat you up as if you were an old friend she hasn’t seen in years.
She’ll take her time to show you what she has, what she’s made (she makes a lot of the jewelry in the shop by hand) and if she doesn’t have it right there and then, she’ll make it for you if she could. I’ve had fun times watching her string together necklances and bracelets as repairs, custom orders or pieces for the shop.
Her shop also has funky to cute dresses, tops, and handbags.
The best finds however are the Tibetian items. Many are made in Nepal and India but to obtain items with the understanding that they are respectfully from a person of Tibetian heritage takes everyting to a deeper level, She carries Himalayan clothes, religious artifacts, incense, prayer flags, and more.
It’s amazing how much is in that space but take your time looking around. You never know what you might find.

A few weeks ago, I was waiting for a friend to meet me at Pluto’s for dinner. The dresses in the window of Norzin Collections caught my eye. So I tied my dog (Ruggles) outside the store and headed in…
In usual Ruggles fashion, he started barking and wanting to join me in the store. Then, he managed to get free from his post and run into Norzin. The very sweet lady working here (the owner?) said that he was actually welcome to stay inside while I tried on dresses. I loved that she started referring to him as my «son» and talking about how «your son is so well behaved!»
Anyways, I found a bunch of cute, reasonably priced dresses that I wanted to buy. I ended up setting on one cute, simple gray one with cream lace for a wedding the following weekend. The dress was $ 55 and the experience was great! I hope to head back to Norzin soon (with Ruggles!) and find some more awesome dresses and/​or jewelry!

I am drawn to unique jewelry. I have a couple of typical pieces that others may have (yes, the Tiffany chokers, but– well, a girl neeeeeeeeds — WAAANts them) but for the most part, I try to drape myself in sparkling pieces that you will not find on others. I prefer eye catching, larger pieces that are truly unique. Unique and well made that is– with good stones.
As we were walking– bored out of our minds up and down University ave for about the 759^th time– we saw that this store was open. A pair of earrings had caught my colleague’s eye. We stopped in. They had some Eye catching– HAND MADE– UNIQUE pieces that were truly WONDERFUL! If I were the sort of wall flower that believes that you wait for someone to buy for you– I would be screwed! Luckily– I am a strong woman– who believes that you treat yourself well, and others will too!
I picked up a large dark seed pearl string with a moon stone set in silver. It is a perfect large choker. My friend got a simple silver chain with a pearl at the end. The owner of the store shortened the chain– so that it would hang perfectly– while we waited. You could not ask for better service.
The prices were more than fair. I am still wishing that I would have picked up the large pink pearl strand. They were almost perfectly matched, and well priced too!
The selection is small– but the pieces are well priced and unique. I hope they make it! If I am back– I am sure that I will drop some cash here again!