Viv&Ingrid at Oxford Hall

This is my go to spot whenever I need a gift! They have a great variety.

This is my first Unilocal review! I’m too happy with my purchase to not do one!
I fell in love with this store the moment I walked in. You can tell that most of everything is handmade and independently designed.
I’m a huge sucker for necklaces, but I’m very picky with how I want my gold chains and pendants. To my surprise, I loved a lot of the items here and wished I could purchase the entire store! So I was stuck here for over half an hour debating whether or not I should purchase one of these babies. I ended up making myself happy — I’m currently wearing my Gold Swarovski Abacus Necklace!
Things you should know
— There is a 15% Cal student discount
— You practically have a lifetime warranty on your accessory. If it needs to be cleaned or repaired, they can handle that for you free of charge.
— Makes a really great present for girls who like to wear earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces
— Customer service is amazing, I had such a great experience making the purchase with Ingrid
— You should buy something there!

This little store packs a punch. Filled with knickknacks from items like Butter nail polish to greeting cards that say things like: «Hogs and kisses» with a cute little pig on the front, it’s here. I can honestly say that if I lived in Berkeley and ever needed a small gift or a card, this would be my first stop.*
Another aspect is that they make most of the jewelry displayed. Nothing too originally crazy, but high quality and delicate for the most part. I’m into it.
It’s the store where you walk in not needing anything and surely walk out with something, whether it be for someone else or for you. #treatyoself
* This seems to be mostly geared to the ladies, so I def wouldn’t come here looking for a manly gift.
** Side note: Future brides and wedding people: they also have a lot of wedding themed stuff.

I recently traveled to San Francisco on vacation, walked into this store and loved it! Great merchandise and amazing service! I bought 2 rings but unfortunately had an issue with one of them after returning home to Chicago.
Anna from viv&ingrid’s customer service helped me every step of the way and quickly shipped me a new ring that I just got in the mail! She was so pleasant to interact with and immediately addressed my issue– I am so impressed! Thank you for everything, I highly recommend to everyone to shop your beautiful jewelry products in store or from your website!

How can you not be in a happy mood when you go to their store? Besides Viv & Ingrid jewelry, they also sell Butter London cosmetics, Volupsa candles, Maison Boucher and Charles chocolates, cute stationary, cards, and there are even a few items for the MEN to shop too… Everything in the store is unique. It is a great place to pick out gifts for your friends and don’t forget to pamper yourself once a while.
I learned from their owner, Ingrid, that she uses high quality materials to make her jewelry and comes up with her own design from things that inspired her… which is what I appreciate. since we are now surrounded by cheap looking jewelry from Forever 21, Zara, H&M. I want something classy and unique. I brought a pair of ear ring from Viv and Ingrid in 2006 and it will be one of the pieces that I will pass down to my kids in the future. :)

I’ve never entered a shop and not been greeted by the staff. are you mute? a quick hello or an offer to assist takes a only millisecond but makes the difference between a 3 star review and a 1. I didn’t see anything that I wanted other than a couple overpriced stationary items but It wouldn’t matter if they were having a clearance sale on gold nuggets, with customer service that poor, I’ll likely never go here again.

Butter London Nail Polishes. Rhetorical question here – do you know how long I have been looking for Butter London Nail Polishes?! Well, lo and behold I found them right here at Viv & Ingrid at Oxford Hall!
Here is a place I can indulge my inner girly-​girly girliness and divest myself of my armor to relax. Indulge my Euro Francophile rock chic with all the Butter London cosmetics, Volupsa candles, Maison Boucher chocolates, stationery, accessories, and of course Viv&Ingrid jewelry. I tried on some of the cute rings that were at the till. And if it was not so busy when I stopped in, I would have bought one. Definitely feels like a shabby chic type of boutique in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and/​or Berkeley for that matter.
And I was quite surprised to find out that we Cal Students get a discount with our student IDs. It turns out that Viv and Ingrid are UC Berkeley alumni (Go Bears!). It was 10% off of the total purchase price but it was when I was there, it was changed to 15% off. I proudly showed my Cal ID card when I purchased my Butter London nail lacquer.
And I will be back as there is a ring or two with my name on it. Pip Pip Cheerio! Ciao! Toodles! Toodle Pip! And Go Bears!

i didn’t find anything that i was dying for but it’s all cute, super girly stuff. they have perfumes and cute little soaps which aren’t exactly my thing, but it was cool to browse. it’s a really small store and the window display isn’t super lit up so you have to look for it on oxford street.
they deserve four stars b/​c the sales woman was really friendly. she didn’t hover over me and just let me browse.

SO cute. Was strolling the area around the Berkeley campus on the way to Cinnaholic when a friend and I stumbled across this adorable little shop. We knew we HAD to stop by on the way back. Everything about this boutique is just adorable — the owners, the display, the puppy that was running around when we walked in… I spent a good half hour browsing the shelves and talking with one of the salespeople. She was super sweet and friendly. As we were shopping, she even turned on some Christmas music and plugged in a space heater with a fireplace visual to get us into the holiday spirit.
They have jewelry, stationary, makeup, perfume, anything girly and delicate you can imagine. I wanted to buy out the store and replicate the display in my room! It’s so refreshing to visit small businesses like this that really make your shopping experience special. I bought a two-​pack of Butter London polishes (for $ 10!) and a travel journal for my friend. Can’t wait to come back and explore some more!

I like Viv and Ingrid jewelry. Mostly I have their earrings, but also a few rings. I have purchased their products from a local handcrafted arts shop at home and from the designers website but when in Berkeley I like to stop into their little retail shop. The founders/​designers were former UCB students who switched to this work from other careers. I am glad they did. This time I picked up a little ring, not the style I was looking for but irresistible nonetheless.

Love this boutique! Such pretty, pretty things, and lots of sparkle. I love that I can order online, and save on shipping and pick up in store. They have local chocolate (Yum!), candies, and lovely candles, cremes, and make up too. It’s like girl heaven. They have awesome customer service, and are so helpful and patient when I can’t decide what to buy, and have tried half the earrings in the store. :-) Get on their email list and be notified of special sales, you can grab some fabulous jewelry at great prices. Sure, it might cost a little more, but you’re worth it. And they use real gemstones, and quality materials. And don’t miss the adorable lacquered cupcake boxes!

We were out near the UC Berkeley campus for a Mother’s Day brunch at Gather and I felt like getting some new earrings because I deserve it. :D
I saw this store on Unilocal while we were out and I am so happy we stopped by!!!
Here at this cute boutique I found the cutest stud earrings made with precious metals which is the only type of metal I can wear due to my sensitive skin.
Great style, great prices and quality products!

Viv&Ingrid is a lovely little oasis in the bustle of downtown Berkley. Whenever I go to the Bay Area, it’s part of my circuit of favorite places to visit and see what new goodies they have. It’s filled with the most charming things, like vintage kid’s toys, cute little cards, nice smelling lotions, Maison Bouche chocolates (which is local!), and of course, their beautiful jewelry. The last time I visited, Kat was a great consultant when I couldn’t make up my mind about what to get as a gift for a friend. I love the complimentary gift wrapping and my friend loved the earrings and the cute little bag they came in. Can’t wait to go back and get myself something next time!

They’ve continued to add things to their collection, including a pretty awesome selection of cards, candles, and nail polish. They sell butter and lippman polish, for those of you who don’t want to trek out to nordstrom to find these brands.
Also, they have SAMPLE SALES twice a year. They have one around Christmas in December every year, and sometime in the summer for their mid-​year one. Definitely planning to hit that up.

Love this little shop. Owners are friendly and staff is extremely helpful. This is how all little boutiques should be!
I have to say the first time I made a trip to this shop, I was severely disappointed because I had hustled my butt out there to make it before they closed but upon arriving, a woman outside told me they were shut down for a private event.
MAJOR BUMMER
I return a few weeks later and to my relief they were open! After browsing the pieces and chatting it up with one of the owners, I retold my story of my first attempt to the store and she was kind enough to give me 10% off my order that day! Apparently their publicist had organized the whole ordeal and was in full force the previous day.
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR SURE
Again I returned yesterday to exchange a bracelet I had previously bought after finding a different one on their online shop. After multiple attempts to make it to their store and failing, I finally was able to get there a month and a half later after numerous back and forth emails. And without fail, Kat (an excellent member of their staff) had my exchange bracelet ready to go! She couldn’t have made it any simpler.
THIS IS OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE STORE IN BERKELEY!
Now i just hope they get in more of the voluspa ceramic candles ;)

I am not sure why everyone so much praise this place!!!
I went there on my way to my cinaholic place, and I thought I stop by.
My opinion: over price!!! I can find better jewelry and soap and perfumes on Telegraph Ave and other stores in Berkeley and College Ave in Oakland, than the items I saw here.

Great little spot in a strange location that’s close to UC, close to downtown, but really feels out of place based on the the nearby local business and the heavy UC foot traffic.
The shop has a decidedly European aesthetic with lots of different European-​inspired brands that are actually made in the U.S. I was happy to discover Royal Apothic hand creams and perfume oils and am loving my delicately sweet orange blossom scent. Maison Bouche chocolates, which look as if they’ve stepped off the plane from France are actually hand made in Oakland. There’s an extensive selection of flavors from which to choose.
And of course, the Viv & Ingrid jewelry is the showcase of the shop. The jewelry is displayed at the front counter and I like the fact that even though the jewelry is their main business, they have diversified by offering other items like the above-​mentioned Maison Bouche, Royal Apothic as well as Butter nail polish, Jonathan Adler and a small selection of cards.
Welcome to Berkeley.

This place is so adorable! The store itself is so cute, with cute little vintage pieces (I want their mirrors and the chandelier, but too bad they’re not for sale!).
I pass it every day on the way and from work/​yoga. So I always take a peak through the window to see if there’s anything I «need». It’s the perfect place to pick up a girl for a friend (or a guilty/​therapeutic indulgence for yourself). I picked up a Butter London matte topcoat from here today (since it was payday at work) and I really love it!
I’ll probably come back when my next girlfriend has a bday (or when I have a horrible workday)

I passed by today while the store was still being stocked and was immediately drawn in by the wonderful scents from within the shop.
This place is perfectly decorated and the shelves are stocked in aesthetically pleasing ways. The best way I can describe it is that it looks classy vintage chic. It is reminiscent of those random boutiques you bump into while walking in Le Marais.
This store is stocked with everything from Berkeley-​made jewelry (you can custom order) and great scented candles and soaps to umbrellas and nail polish that is formaldehyde-​free and suitable for pregnant women.
It does not get any better than this place for me. I came here after spending all day at DMV and was so glad to be greeted by such a friendly sales associate who was nice and knowledgeable.

I absolutely love, love, LOVE their jewelry. Their designs are unfussy, yet elegant. I seriously stockpile their jewelry — I have dozens of pieces from them.
I’ve purchased their wares at their annual sale, and on their website. Great service each time.
Both Viv & Ingrid are eager to help you create pieces for whatever occasion. When I found a necklace that didn’t have the exact colors I was hoping for, they swapped out the stones from a pair of earrings.

And no, I’m not some friend of theirs… I just think they’re fabulous at what they do. :-)