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1649 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

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So Good Jewelry
Local(415) 255-9146

1649 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

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Expert Reviews of So Good Jewelry

Citysearch | Huge, glam jewelry emporium sparkles with inexpensive treasure.

Two cavernous rooms twinkling with affordable bangles, beads and baubles from floor to ceiling beckon stylish magpies from fashion-forward Haight Street. Earrings, belts, hairclips, necklaces, bracelets and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/17/2005
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User Reviews of So Good Jewelry

Yelp.com Review - by Amanda C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jaime L and I stopped in here on Sunday after the part of me that is truly girly screamed "OH LOOK SHINY!!!!!!" and dragged the poor 105 lb Jaime L by the hair inside to look at cheap accessories.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think when I go to LA next weekend, I'm going to get some stuff here and say things like "Oh no, that's a 5 karat diamond ring from my fiancee, the owner of Lskdhjflksjdf." Because by the end of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Autumn K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whiners! All of you are whiners! This is like the dollar store of accessory shops and people are complaining about the quality! Do you buy cheap, crappy crap at the dollar store and expect it to last…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura m.

1.0 of 5 stars. "So Good Jewelry" cracks me up. They have signs up EVERYWHERE.... "Don't walk around with rings on, use basket!"
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why everyone else is complaining when they're trying to protect their store in a shoddy kind of area with hobos. Regardless, I had no problems because I read the sign that stated if you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by k g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come on people, this place is "So Good". I'll admit it is kinda scary. But the jewelry is actually nice. It's hard to tell when you are so overwhelmed, however every time I get something and take it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate this place. The jewelry is REALLY CHEAP. I suspect they buy glue from the dollar store, import studs from Vietnam, then sit at home and glue everything together themselves. Evidence: I bought…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I would have given this store at least 4 stars for having such a huge selection of interesting and colorful costume jeweleryBut after reading about the southern girl (Chantal D) who had her bags…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather S.

1.0 of 5 stars. So over it. Crappy jewelery sold for twice it should be, hawkish staff and bad layout. Pass.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nora Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like many girls, sparkly jewelry hanging in a window pulls me in like a moth to one of those bug zappers. And sure enough, once you walk in here its like the zapper got you, the sparkle overload…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Gorgeous, Affordable Jewelry

So Good is the perfect place for anyone looking for dramatic earrings,necklaces , watches and rings. They even have very hard to find non-pierced earrings. It's a terrific store with a tremendous selection. The staff is very helpful.
openlist - user review - 02/09/2008

Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I cannot reiterate enough what has been said by previous reviewers. This store is god awful. I went a few years ago to get a cheap Hello Kitty necklace, and the staff stared me down like I was about…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you can't find the faux jewelry you need to perfectly complement your outfit here, then it doesn't exist. This place has a LOT of stuff. The quality is definitely not the best. I probably would…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becky s.

1.0 of 5 stars. So I came in here last week and yeah it seemed like a good store at first before I noticed the CRAZY employees and their need for every single person to use a tray. They do not try to be subtle when…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. yes, they think everyone's going to steal. Unlike most store owners, they don't pretend, they obviously show it. I bet NO ONE steals from their store because they are so active in their thief watch.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suan W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I love how comfortable the employees make me feel by watching my every move and repeatedly shoving baskets in my face. Not only am I not a kleptomaniac, but there's nothing steal-worthy in here. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MISS M.

1.0 of 5 stars. the stuffs cheap. but its a good place to buy your little sister's birthday gift from. ...I agree with one of the reviews at the bottom... they stare you down like a criminal!!! they have people lined…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dangerrr D.

2.0 of 5 stars. There were so many things in here... so many SHINY things that I wanted to buy one of everything... Yes, rhinestones are my weakness. Unfortunately, the supplier or a similar enough supplier also…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicki Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place - a lot of different variety, I sort of view it as the Forever21 of jewelry. Basically it's a great place to buy disposable jewelry that you can wear a few times and not feel…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lolia S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I am surprised this is a national chain because the jewelry selection, while extensive, looks cheap without being as cheap or as stylish as say H&M and Forever 21's jewelry. They have size (of the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christa W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I REFUSE to go in here alone, because I cannot stand feeling like a criminal all by myself. For some reason its not so bad when you have a partner in.... SHOPPING. (Note I said shopping, not CRIME)…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Personally, I LOVE this place and it's products. I'm like one of those major accessorie freaks that have enough earrings to switch off day by day for half a year without ever wearing the same pair.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Audacity L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i remember when so good jewelry was only open in soho. now they've expanded nationwide. it's pretty amazing what hard-working family owned shops can do. back then, the jewelry was probably $2-5…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Believe it or not, nobody has accused me or made me feel like a thief in this store. I have been offered baskets but I just take one on the initial offer even though I never have any intention of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura V.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Bling Store! I do like this place. I admit it. Yes you can find some of the same stuff for cheaper on ebay but the selection of costume jewelry is pretty impressive. And I adore costume jewelry.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina F.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is a total rip-off. Their jewelry is poorly made and the service is terrible. The staff acts like you are a bother by coming in the store. I would rather shop at Claire's or Forever 21…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Roxie J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Like other reviews have mentioned, this place treats everyone like thieves no matter if you are dripping in real diamonds or not. There is always someone standing right next to you. The last time I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley L.

3.0 of 5 stars. since WHEN did this place get so expensive? the stuff is not that expensive in absolute terms, but relative to what you're getting, the markup is exorbitant. you're better off saving your shillings…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good Lord! I was blinded by all the fake bling in this store... Everything was so shiny when you walk in, you just want to look at everything! But after awhile the shinyness starts making u feel…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cookie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know everyone gets a little annoyed about them watching you like hawks once you walk in, but you cant blame them since they ARE located in the Haight area where there's crazy people everywhere. They…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Holy motherfucking shit balls! Koreans are rocking the motherfucking house, bitches!
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was first introduced to this chain in New York and then in San Diego. I must say this was amazing in New York 3 years ago- I bought at least 20 pairs of earrings and a dozen necklaces. In San…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamila C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Huge honkin' jewelry store. Better quality than Claire's but with lots more jewelry and slightly higher prices. Rows and rows of faux jewelry and sparklies. Most of it is good for going out and classy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lois S.

2.0 of 5 stars. As you enter its like going into an accessory heaven. The bright halogen lights are everywhere and the light reflect on all the sparkly jewelry and so everything seems glittery, sparkly, and shiny. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I walked into this store and almost went blind, then I remembered to blink. Super cute faux jewelry, sparkly and trendy. There are plenty of odd things here too but cute basics and decent prices. A…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther R.

1.0 of 5 stars. I felt suspiciously 'cased' by the lady near the entrance. There were a few other peeps in strategic locations supposedly stocking this overwhelmingly sparkly store, but it feels like they're…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hello K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a huge jewelry store! To me this is the ideal place to go to if you know exactly what you are looking for. Most likely they will carry it...the only problem is that it may be cheap quaility…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve M.

2.0 of 5 stars. so good is useful for the occasional costume jewelry purchase when i want to finalize a specific outfit. by no means will i EVER be a regular here. 1. the music is mind blowingly, ridiculously loud
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love when I am taking a romantic stroll with some unsuspecting young man (which is just how I like them) on Haight and we near this place. I give them a sweet innocent smile and ask if…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Interesting store with all these fun and cheap jewelery offerings. Although they have interesting music blasting away, from ochestra-like music to a circus-like trumpety and funny tune! I found a cute…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place invites you in with promises of cheap jewelery when you first walk by. It seriously looks like it vomited jewelery and how can a store with an appearance like that be overpriced? It can…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by izze d.

3.0 of 5 stars. First, the store drew me in because I love jewelry, but when I entered they wanted me to take a stupid basket (I hate those things) and I told them I was just looking. They seem to watch you like…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm biased because I think real, fancy, expensive blingin' jewelry sucks. I'm more into funky, eye-catching, cheap, and basically tacky pieces that you can lose without needing to contact an insurance…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. You definitely should come here knowing what you want to buy because otherwise you'll feel overwhelmed of the plethora of jewelry they carry. Good variety, cute stuff, and good prices. Good place for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chantal D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I will start my story by saying that I do not, in any way shape or form, look like a woman who steals articles of clothing. But then again, neither does Winona Ryder... So one day I'm out shopping in…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hello kitt y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros: You're bound to find something cute to go with your outfit here. Reasonable prices and the quality is much better than Claire's. The glare of the bling bling keeps me coming back to this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Remember those "Fall into the Gap" commercials back in the day? Yeah, you gen x'ers know what I'm talkin' 'bout. This old 80's jingle suits 'So Good Jewelry' -- it feels like a dip into the accessory…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Would get 5 stars if prices were cheaper. Wall to wall earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Some of this stuff is OBVIOUSLY cheap, so why would I pay $24 for a necklace I can buy elsewhere for like…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Although I enjoy both cheap stuff and jewelry, I don't enjoy this store that combines the two. The massive selection is so sparkly that I often get both overwhelmed and dizzy at the same time.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon R.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's not SO GOOD...it's OKAY. I still go in practically every time I'm in the upper haight, because I can't help it. It's too tempting. BUT, you know, the prices are not as low as one might expect,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Althea D.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW! I couldn't believe my eyes when I wandered into this haight street jewelry store. This is the forever21 of jewelry stores-everything from necklaces to earrings to rings to headbands to accesories…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lenea M.

4.0 of 5 stars. OOHHH PRETTIE!!!! Its a very sparkley place. I love the fact that as you enter you are given a tray so that you can place your goodies in. So Good is a fun place to get your accessories.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their selection of fake engagement rings is impressive, and the William Tell Overture on repeat as background music invigorates the spirit. However, don't shop here if you're seizure prone.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Horrible customer service

This store sells inexpensive jewelry that is cheaply made. Unfortunately it has an incredibly rude sales person here. He follows you around screaming, acting as if you're a shoplifter. He yelled at my 14 year...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen DMG S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I just recently got my ears pierced again (I'm 25) - so weird I know, especially since my dad's a jeweler...so I've been craving hot, cute, big earrings, especially hoops and shells. OMG - if ever…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Never seen so many jewelery in one store. One thing however is that they watch you like a hawk to make sure you're not stealing that I'm almost hesitant to pick it up to look at it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jay h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was buzzed off Sangria from Cha Cha Cha and feeling shitty. (read Cha Cha Cha review). Actually both my friend and I were feeling pretty damn shitty. So we went walking down the street both a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Krystina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. So Good is sooo good! Cheaply priced jewelry in every style, every color, and every stone to match whatever you have planned that night or anything you have in your closet. Their accessories are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by MiKA I.

3.0 of 5 stars. i love going here except when i get a freakin' headache at the glaring halogen lights and my necks starts to stiffen up at an upright position lookin' at different inexpensive but stylish jewelry wall…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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always get a receipt!!!

I went there and paid with cash - did not get a receipt. I noticed an earring was broken and I went back 2 hrs later. The woman was EXTREMELY rude to me when I asked for an even exchange. I had to explain...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by b s.

2.0 of 5 stars. I hate them becuase I used to live right above the store and they would play music from the phantom of the opera and other musicals. Also, it is the ugliest store ever. But now that I got that off…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

3.0 of 5 stars. yeah, this place makes my head spin... ... but if i really want some cheap, super-trendy jewelry, you might find me here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I thought about just giving this place 4 stars because of the full blast orchestra (or something...) music and giant red plastic flowers. Then I realized that this was part of what I liked. Because,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by maria d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Remember when you were in high school and you shoplifted from Claire's? Imagine if you had a place like this to steal from rather than tiny, crappy Claire's. Today's teenagers have it so much better.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by nisi b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, but I usually have to stop halfway through to step outside and take a cigarette break to remind myself that I'm not having an acid trip, and the world hasn't suddenly turned into a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd hate to sound ditzy, but omigod!! This is a jewelry lover's paradise, literally. It is filled, wall-to-wall, with inexpensive jewelry. By inexpensive I mean that very cute earrings range from…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's like Namdaemoon saga in Seoul!... but much more organized! But 600% more expensive@! It's still a good deal for the states and especially the city and htey have a great selection of costume,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marz W.

3.0 of 5 stars. If I were between 5 & 11 I think I would love this place. Its all about costume jewelry. A lot of it is very pretty, but very cheap. If you need a last minute baubble I suggest going here. If you have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by anika k.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading everyone else's review, how could I resist going here? It does not disappoint, especially when you've got to look blingin' for the YELP holiday party! Betta watch out guys, I'm coming in…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by roshni r.

4.0 of 5 stars. this places totally brings out the magpie in me. so many sparkles! i could spend hours just sifting through the cheap costume jewelry, the likes of which (as monica suggested) i've never seen…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ow my head still hurts from the dizzying array of colors, sparkles, faux jewels and HORRIBLE music this store has. Cheapest prices for jewelry and accessories I've ever seen but there are too many…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by megan w.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place would be like a pirate's cave of treasure, if there weren't all the 12 year old girls from Concord and asian teenagers mobbing the place. Pro: wall of inexpensive chandelier earrings. Con:…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Baochi N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy Guacamole. This is a girl's jewelry and accessory dream come true. We're talking wall to wall beads and sparkly things. Belts with glitter. Rings for all ten fingers...and don't forget to adorn…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I drove past this place last weekend and nearly got whiplash from all the bling. What a find! It's probably a good thing they always seem to be playing terrible music or else I'd stay longer and spend…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by anastasiya b.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place just opened a few days ago and it is AWESOME! I have never seen such a huge selection of accessories at such low prices! So Good had all of the latest styles of earrings, necklaces,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I couldn't help myself...I was drawn to all the sparkly things inside So Good Jewelery!! Joining the always changing line-up of shops in the Upper Haight, this store is one of the most silly, fun &…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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