The Golden Eye

The Golden Eye in Santa Fe is truly one of a kind. I’ve officially decided to save my entire jewelry budget to make an annual visit—it’s just that good. The craftsmanship and beauty of their pieces are unmatched. I’ve genuinely never seen anything like it. What makes it even better is the quality—these aren’t just special occasion pieces. They’re made to last and truly perfect for everyday wear and special occasion. I love that I can wear something beautiful and meaningful every day and know it will stand the test of time. Susan has been wonderful both times I’ve visited, and today I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Patrice. They’re fantastic at what they do—not only great saleswomen, but warm, kind-hearted people who are a joy to be around. Somehow, I always find something I can’t live without in there (darn it!). Thank you to the amazing ladies and the talented artists behind the scenes. I love supporting local, hardworking women creating truly stunning, wearable art.

After visiting The Golden Eye, and talking to the ravishingly lovely Patrice Ray, I asked my mom if this was the store she had bought some of her jewelry from whilst in Santa Fe. It was! My mom has quite a few pieces from The Golden Eye. My mom is Egyptian and was a professional travel writer for many years owning The Gallivanter's Guide. She's now retired in Europe and I live between the US and France myself. We are both familiar with Egyptian style jewelry and collect vintage and new pieces regularly. The Golden Eye is just one of those places you really have to visit when in Santa Fe. The owners are invested in this store; since 1971 it's been a gem in Santa Fe, and you won't find anywhere like it in America. The quality of the pieces is outstanding and the creative uniqueness of each piece, means you own something nobody else will. I'm definitely going to buy a few pieces myself although they're mostly high-end gold and I prefer silver; there really is something for everyone here and the staff (who are really so much more than staff, they are the breathing vessel of The Golden Eye) make the experience of knocking on this little wonderment, a sacred and special journey. Do go. If you want to buy a present for someone special The Golden Eye is the one store I'd ensure I visited. A real asset to Santa Fe, it's boutique stores like this that make Santa Fe shopping such a delight; long may it last.

The shop is small and tucked into an unassuming building but the treasures inside are unique, and stunning. The artists are a hoot to chat with, getting to know you and help arrange pieces that showcase your taste and personality. Their user friendly website is beautiful. I’m pretty certain I will be back to the store as well as their site to add to my collection.

My family has been buying delicious treasures from Golden Eye for 30+ years! We've all got a different version of the falcon - I've got the earrings, my mom and sister-in-law have pendants, my brother and dad have it as their wedding bands. I've more recently, elatedly, been more rapidly increasing my Golden Eye collection because they truly are GEMS. I am a big fan of old world style and juicy, succulent gems, and Golden Eye has both (and then some!) in spades. The highest quality and the most luscious, stand out designs in velvety 18-20K yellow gold. I want every friggin thing in there! It's hard...you know? Because I can't have everything in there. Wait. Can I? Please?\ The ladies who work at GE are also true gems. They're such a special bunch of women who make the experience all the more lovely. Funny, personable, down to Earth, helpful. It's just a joy to explore the trove of golden treasures that adorn these walls! We will keep coming back for more and more and more.

I have long wanted to visit this shop, and don't often get to Santa Fe; but what a treat to finally step in this past week... the treasures! The women running the shop were just so wonderful, and fun, and welcoming whether we were to buy or not. But I did, a little trinket for my daughter, the Egyptian fly charm (I had a golden metal one when she was a wee one that she loved), I bought it in sterling which is what she prefers). I will be back to treat myself in September.

My online research gave me hope that they might have a very specific earring, so on an out of state road trip, I routed through Santa Fe. They didn't have what I was looking for, but their inventory is a richly stunning collection of pieces you'll not find anywhere else. If you are looking for that one treasured piece, you cannot go wrong here. Superior customer service

I saw this place because of their billboard ad on my way to Santa Fe from Albuquerque and as a picky jewelry-maker myself was surprisingly intrigued by the brightly colored, high-quality gemstones and high-karat yellow gold in magnificent, Egyptian-inspired settings. They currently have a 6 person limit with a cute, little, locked Dutch door that they have to let you into. Joan assisted me and was wonderful to converse with. It's so nice to feel like you're on the same page with the shop-keeper. She was lovely and the jewelery made me want to drool and eat it all up, as it's so incredible and there's so much of it, in a really small, adorable space. I took about three cards and will bring any visitors back there. I love their concepts of layering and the inspiration for the designs is truly unique and right up my alley. I only wish I had the money to BUY it ALL!!!

This place is world class! Amazing selection of incredibly high quality jewelry. If you are a connoisseur of precious metals and find gems, this place will be a treat. Sharon was so friendly and attentive, I felt very welcome and enjoyed our time together. This is one you can’t skip!