Shreve & Co., the esteemed jeweler that has been a fixture on San Francisco's streets since 1852, today announced the closure of its San Francisco Post Street location and the opening of its new flagship store in Palo Alto, California, set for this summer. This transition marks a significant chapter in the company’s storied history, embracing new opportunities while continuing to uphold its revered legacy.
The decision to close the San Francisco store and move its headquarters to Palo Alto reaffirms Shreve's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and craftsmanship to its discerning clientele.
"As we embrace this pivotal transition, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our longstanding presence in San Francisco. This change signifies our commitment to adapt and thrive within the dynamic landscape of luxury retail, maintaining the classic elegance and tailored service that Shreve & Co. is known for," says Lane Schiffman, Managing Partner.
In conjunction with these changes, Shreve & Co. is excited to announce a special sale event at our San Francisco location. This exclusive sale will offer our valued customers an opportunity to purchase exquisite pieces at favorable prices up to 60% off. We invite everyone to take advantage of this event, which will continue until the store's inventory is substantially sold.
Shreve & Co. San Francisco Historical Highlights
- By the 1860s, Shreve & Co. had solidified its reputation as America's premier silver and goldsmith, with its breathtaking creations sought after by presidents, business magnates, and prominent families. These iconic pieces now grace museums and private collections worldwide, including a remarkable 10-inch-tall solid gold Teddy Bear commissioned by the citizens of San Francisco as a gift for Teddy Roosevelt.
- In March of 1906, following the devastating earthquake that shook the West Coast, Shreve & Co. made headlines by swiftly relocating to a state-of-the-art, eleven-story "earthquake-proof" building at the corner of Post Street and Grant Avenue.
- During WWI, Shreve & Co. contributed to the war effort by repurposing six floors of its building from silver and jewelry production to the manufacturing of essential items for the U.S. Armed Services. After the Armistice of 1919, the firm resumed its focus on crafting luxury goods.
- By 1921, Shreve & Co. boasted a workforce of over 600 skilled artisans and produced silver pieces of unparalleled quality across five different calibers.
- Throughout the 20th century, Shreve & Co. garnered global acclaim for its innovative designs and impeccable craftsmanship. Notable commissions included a life-sized rooster sculpted from solid 18k yellow gold, a 14k white gold replica of the Statue of Liberty, gifts for delegates to the newly established United Nations in 1945, and the offering presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the State of California upon her coronation in 1953.
- Shreve & Co. proudly hosted numerous extraordinary exhibitions, featuring treasures such as the Crown of the Andes, the 726-carat Yonkers Diamond, a collection of jewels once owned by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great, the 104-carat Chrysanthemum Diamond, and the artifacts of the Atocha, a Spanish galleon that sank off the coast of Florida in 1622.
