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About Shreve & Co.
Shreve & Co. is a jeweler founded in San Francisco in 1852. Today its home is Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. The store at 129 Stanford Shopping Center sells fine jewelry, bridal pieces and luxury watches. It also runs a full service counter for repairs, appraisals and engraving. Shreve's own website says the store "has become one of the premier destinations for fine jewelry and watch connoisseurs from around the globe."
Shreve's website also lists the separate Rolex Boutique Palo Alto at 329 Stanford Shopping Center among its locations. The main store was recently renovated. Shreve describes the result as a modern, light-filled interior.
A history that starts in 1852
According to the company's history page, jewelers George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel S. Shreve founded the business in San Francisco in 1852. Their first shop was at 110 Montgomery Street, on the corner of Clay Street. In 1887 Shreve became the second jeweler in the United States to represent Patek Philippe.
In 1906 the company moved into a new eleven-story building at Post Street and Grant Avenue. That building survived the earthquake that struck San Francisco in April of that year. The company says it has passed through five generations of family ownership. Its history page now calls Shreve a destination at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Its locations page lists the Palo Alto store along with the Rolex Boutique.
Jewelry, bridal and watches
Shreve carries a long list of jewelry designers. The names on its website include Cammilli Firenze, Hearts On Fire, Kwiat, Mikimoto, Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, Roberto Coin, Wellendorff, Harry Kotlar, Memoire and Robert Procop, among many others. It also sells its own 1893 line, with bridal, color fashion and essentials collections.
Bridal has its own section of the website. Shoppers can browse engagement rings by shape, from round and oval to emerald and cushion cuts. They can also browse by style, including solitaire, halo, three-stone and estate rings. Wedding bands and stackable bands are sold too. The site also offers guidance on upgrading an existing ring.
On the watch side, Shreve sells Rolex and Rolex Certified Pre-Owned, TUDOR, Baume & Mercier, IWC Schaffhausen and NOMOS Glashütte. Rolex buyers can also visit the dedicated boutique across the center.
Repairs, appraisals and custom work
Shreve lists four main in-store services:
- Repairs and service: jewelry and watch repairs.
- Appraisals: jewelry and watch appraisals.
- Engraving: jewelry and watch engraving.
- Custom jewelry design: including custom ring design for engagement rings.
The website has a page for scheduling an appointment. Booking ahead makes sense for a bridal consultation, a custom design project or a watch purchase, when you want unhurried time with a specialist. Repairs and appraisals can take time, so ask for an estimate when you drop a piece off.
That mix of services makes Shreve useful even if you are not buying. A watch that needs service, a family piece that needs an appraisal or a ring you want to upgrade can all go to the same counter. Engraving can turn a watch or bracelet into a personal gift for a graduation, a wedding or a retirement. If you are in town for Stanford commencement in June, the center is a short trip from campus.
Finding the store
The center's directory places Shreve & Co. along the Garden Walk near Panerai and Aesop. It suggests the entrance along Sand Hill Road near Sushi Roku as the closest way in. Stanford Shopping Center is an open-air mall with surface parking around the stores. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers parking, dining and the center's other jewelers, which include Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Yurman.
Shreve notes that hours may vary during holidays and points visitors to its Google listing for daily updates. The store closes at 6 p.m., an hour before most of the center on weekdays and Saturdays. If you are coming from downtown, the Palo Alto Caltrain station is roughly a 15 minute walk away. For a celebration dinner after picking up a ring, our fine dining guide has ideas.
Location and getting there
Shreve & Co. is at 129 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 10 minute walk.
Parking: the center's own free surface lots.
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.
What is nearby
- Aesop, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- See's Candies, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- La Baguette, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Williams Sonoma, store, under 0.1 mi
- Nespresso, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Stanford Shopping Center, under 0.1 mi
- El Camino Park, 0.3 mi
- El Palo Alto, 0.3 mi
Other clothing, shoes and accessories nearby: Weekend Max Mara (under 0.1 mi); Cuyana (under 0.1 mi); Rodd & Gunn (under 0.1 mi); Panerai Boutique Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full clothing, shoes and accessories list.
Before you go
- Return and exchange policies vary by store. Keep your receipt and ask about the policy at checkout.
- Alterations are often available for a fee. Ask how long they take before you buy for an event.
- Sales tax in Palo Alto is added at the register, so tagged prices are before tax.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against Shreve & Co. website; Shreve & Co. Palo Alto page; Our Story; Locations; Stanford Shopping Center directory. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shreve & Co. in Palo Alto?
Shreve & Co. is at 129 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
How old is Shreve & Co.?
Shreve & Co. dates to 1852, when jewelers George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel S. Shreve opened in San Francisco at 110 Montgomery Street. In 1887 it became the second American jeweler to represent Patek Philippe.
Does Shreve & Co. repair jewelry and watches?
Yes. The store lists jewelry and watch repairs and service, along with jewelry and watch appraisals, engraving and custom jewelry design.
Is the Rolex Boutique at Stanford Shopping Center part of Shreve & Co.?
Shreve's website lists the Rolex Boutique Palo Alto at 329 Stanford Shopping Center among its locations. Shreve's own store, at 129 Stanford Shopping Center, also sells Rolex and Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches.
What are Shreve & Co.'s hours?
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..