Kiss My Ring

This is a very special gift store run by jewelry designer, Melissa Rallis, who creates, like poetry chapter books, amazing collections of jewelry – notably and recently the Maroc Collection – reflecting her colorful and creative soul. The store features a wide and eclectic range of other items too, many handmade by other artists such as herself. This is a local business so worth patronage as it supports a community of other artists (at last count 90) and Melissa herself is a wonderful energetic soul, kind, honest, thoughtful, and helpful. Her own unique vision will definitely compliment yours when searching for that something special for someone.

Melissa is warm and friendly and eager to show you all the lovely things in her charming shop, including her stylish hand-​made jewelry. She also has an exquisite collection of carefully chosen vintage jewelry, and if I were in the market for a vintage ring or similar this would be the first place I’d visit.
As it was, she helped me choose one of her hand-​made rings as a gift for a friend. My friend immediately fell in love with it, and it fits perfectly, though Melissa made it very clear that I could bring the ring back to exchange sizes, no questions asked. We also talked about other local jewelry artists and techniques, and her passion for jewelry is clear.
I’m very happy with my purchase here and will be back to purchase something for myself eventually, I’m sure. I look forward to it. :)

Based on positive Unilocal reviews and its convenient location, we walked into Kiss My Ring and did not know what to expect. My fiancé and I had been having some negative experiences during our wedding ring shopping so time was running out for us.
Melissa, the owner and designer, understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered several options. In the end we ordered two custom pieces that are unique, beautiful and very reasonably priced. The turn around time was astoundingly quick. I am very grateful.
I really want to stress how welcoming and pleasurable the entire experience with Melissa is. Her engaging and calming demeanor have made us loyal and soon to return customers.

I can’t say enough good things about this shop, Melissa’s designs are unique and her taste is incredible. I am only mirroring everything others have said here, if you’re looking for a unique gift for someone this is a good place to start. I’m a fan of her jewelry designs and her moroccan furnishings/​décor also Mexican art as well. Melissa is extremely knowledgeable in everything she carries, usually knows the artists personally as well. I still wear a piece she crafted that I bought here over 9 years ago.
Don’t expect her designs to be inexpensive (they’re not) but i can tell you that its completely worth it.
She also carries one of my favorite incense brands so when I run in i grab several packets.
Parking is on San Pablo or in the lot in the back.

I have been to Kiss My Ring several times for gifts and general ogling. Think you need to give an adult woman another boring pair of silver hoops? You don’t. Go here. I have several friends with rather diverse tastes and I have always been able to walk in, find something they love, and get a nice little gift bag from the owner.
I am also the lucky recipient of earrings from KMR. I adore them. Truly adore. They are different yet elegant, stylish and classic. I appreciate that Melissa makes everything herself and takes the time to create small, thoughtful details on her pieces that make them pop. I’ve continued to lust after a piece here that I will get someday. I like to spend my money with nice people. Melissa certainly qualifies.

When you need to purchase a gift for a friend, or even for yourself, it’s difficult to find something unique these days. You certainly want to demonstrate that you’ve taken the time and effort to make a choice that is befitting of the relationship you have with the person. It simply won’t due to pick up an item at a large chain store. How thoughtful is THAT? It’s not very and that’s why you should visit Kiss My Ring.
Don’t visit this place when you’re in a rush. You need to drink in the surroundings and see everything. It’s worth taking time out to peruse the merchandise. You don’t have to worry that the jewelry was banged out in a small hut by a child in a developing nation. No, the owner and designer will most likely be in the store while you shop. She is VERY knowledgeable and will most definitely help you with your purchase.
Parking can usually be found out front on San Pablo Ave, and if not on a side street. This section of Berkeley isn’t as hectic as 4^th St. or the like and you will appreciate it. I had a VERY insightful experience when I last shopped here, and money can’t buy the outcome of the gift I bought and gave to a friend.
Patronize a local business for once. You won’t be sorry and you will definitely find a unique item that will be treasured by whomever receives it!

Went in today after admiring someone else’s piece of jewelry.
The owner of the shop is also the artist of many of the pieces and I have to say her work is beautiful and inspirational. She carries items from all over the world and is very knowledgeable about all of her items, wether it be her antique textiles, or her jewelry from Masai women who are trying to create sustainable businesses.
It is a very feel good place with quality pieces, that are also very artful.
I will be back for sure.

Love her original designs and myself have two pairs of earrings and a ring. Melissa herself is such a wonderful soulful person that a visit to her shop is a really special experience.

I love Melissa’s designs! From one Melissa to another; Melissa Rallis is an awesome jewelery designer and shop proprietress. I love this store and all things contained within.
I have been obsessed with a pair of earrings she designed for literally years and have not yet treated myself to them, but her designs stand the test of time. For a pair of earrings to have captivated me for so long, I mean 5+ years, you know they are awesome!
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Pretty much everything in the Ascensus collection is lovely. Very old-​world, hand crafted looking, well, actually they are… and I treasure Rose Gold, so this aesthetic is so my thing. Be Unique! Support Local Artists!

I blew it on Mother’s Day this year: My brother and I went in on manicure/​pedicure gift certificates for our wives and our mother (the three of them actually get along great — that wasn’t where I blew it). But this year was her first Mother’s Day since our son was born. She has gone way above and beyond as a mother and I think she was hoping for something a little more… Special.
Monday afternoon I went searching for something that would redeem me. I drove past «Kiss my Ring» and thought I would just «browse.» The kind woman who owns the establishment came over and asked if there was something in particular I was looking for. I told her my story and she went straight for a display case and shared some of her beautiful work. I loved everything she showed me, but kept coming back to the first thing that caught my eye: a gorgeous silver heart with a Spanish inscription, «Amore los Une» (Love unites them) on an antique silver chain. It was perfect. A little more than I wanted to spend, but not unreasonable for the craftsmanship. She gently encouraged me to take the leap and buy my wife something truly beautiful that she would cherish. It felt like the right thing to do. Besides, it felt really good purchasing a piece of quality art, directly from the artist.
The proprietor (I wish I could remember her name!) generously threw in a card and invited me to sit on the couch and write my wife a message. Long story short, my wife was blown away by her gift and has worn it proudly several times this past week.
I have never written an online review for anything, but felt compelled to share what I felt was an exceptional experience! If you’ve never been, please take the time to visit Kiss my Ring, and tell the nice woman that I am officially out of the doghouse!!!

This is a wonderful shop! The jewelry is unique, well-​crafted, and beautiful. Each piece of jewelry is prettier than the next. You’ll have a hard time choosing.
The owner/​artist is kind and helpful.
In addition to beautiful mid-​to-​high end jewelry, it is also a good place to get funky, affordable gifts for friends.

Melissa was fantastic in creating a one of a kind ring for my wife on our 25^th anniversary. The ring was 24K gold with stones from my grandmother and my mother and etchings that fit the style of my wife’s work who is an interfaith hospice chaplain. They were biblical and celtic!
The stones were set in diamonds and rubies. Rose and green gold. stunning by everyone who has seen the ring. Melissa worked with me on several sessions to understand my wife so she could do the best design. She saw the ring in her imagination before she ever began work on it. She worked with my budget for the price. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Barry

I scored a killer purse here a while back and while that isn’t the focus of the store which is the showroom for the jewelery artist who also mans the store, they do carry a few specialty items from other artists.
The jewelery is not cheap, but it is not unreasonable for what it is. Because the store is proprietor owned and operated, usually there is room for haggling a little over the price of her items (but not those by other artists), especially if you are buying multiple items, or have shopped there before. In fact, I have seen the proprietress offer on multiple occasions to make an adjustment for second-​timers – it seems standard.
There are always a couple things from here on my short wish-​list.

For those of us who like to have unique and symbolic subtle but modern jewelry, KMR is the place to check out. Melissa is also the best… she’s wonderfully nice, with a positive aura that can only translate into her original designs. I totally recommend~~~~~

This store is extremely cool. Most of the jewelry is designed and handmade by the owner. Don’t expect typical crappy Telegraph Avenue fare cranked out by some aging acid casualty– she’s the real deal. Her designs are fresh, inventive, intelligent, and fun. The hours are a little restrictive, but I’ve never been in there when the owner/​designer wasn’t there herself. She also stocks a few clothing items (all in teeny tiny sizes, though, so if you’re above a size 7, fuggedit), interesting tchotchkes, and cool cards. Ask to see my skull ring– she made it!