The story behind every Baraka Gems creation is personal. Each thoughtfully crafted piece changes lives.

Several decades ago, in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA was Phil’s Jewelry. It was run by a man named George Smith for over 30 years and was founded on the commitment to integrity, client happiness, and the spirit of giving. By the end of his career, George’s jewelry boutique was sending 50% of its profits to help build orphanages in Uruguay, and freshwater wells in India. With plans to retire in 2012, George trusted Baraka’s founder Jamie Jockwig with the store’s legacy. Now known as B...

Several decades ago, in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA was Phil’s Jewelry. It was run by a man named George Smith for over 30 years and was founded on the commitment to integrity, client happiness, and the spirit of giving. By the end of his career, George’s jewelry boutique was sending 50% of its profits to help build orphanages in Uruguay, and freshwater wells in India. With plans to retire in 2012, George trusted Baraka’s founder Jamie Jockwig with the store’s legacy. Now known as Baraka Gems, we opened our doors in July 2009, and have been dedicated to continuing these traditions ever since. “The story behind every Baraka Gems creation is personal. Each thoughtfully crafted piece changes lives.”