Our Story
Perrara { pur-air-ah } · adjective
Rare. Exceptional.
noun · A family jewelry store in Kelowna, BC. Home to the designer names you would otherwise drive hours for.
Mark and Lisa. In the store together, every day.
1994 Our family starts serving Kelowna.
2022 Perrara opens, our home for new designer jewelry.
Today Lisa and Mark, behind the counter.
The Family
I grew up in a jewelry store
My dad had a store, and I was cleaning the showcases for 25 cents an hour when I was five. My whole life has been spent in one.
For me it has always been about the people. Jewelry is a symbol of the moments in a life, and every piece brings you back to that memory.
To us this isn't just a purchase. It's personal.
We opened Perrara in 2022 as a home for new designer jewelry. When my siblings were ready to retire, Mark and I happily took the reins. My sister Sharon still does the books, and Mom and Dad still come by for lunch.
Mark and I are together all day, every day. Our friends are very confused about how that works. We laugh a lot, we work as a team, and every day is a new adventure.
Lisa
How We Work
We care. Here is what that means.
01
Text us. A human answers.
More photos, a video, different lighting, an honest opinion. Whatever helps you decide.
02
No pressure, ever
You will never feel obligated or pressured to buy. Look, ask, go home and think about it.
03
The real designer warranty
We are an authorized dealer, so a designer piece comes with the designer's own warranty. Pieces without a designer name carry ours, for one year.
04
A master goldsmith, on call
Sizing and repairs go to the goldsmith we trust with our own pieces. We chose the best hands over the nearest ones.
05
Free care, every year
Cleaning, polish, a full check and rhodium, once a year, on anything you bought from us.
We are a small family business. If something comes up, we handle it ourselves, in person. That is not something you get from a chain.
Why Perrara Exists
The designers live here
Kelowna has very few luxury stores, and the big names are hours away. We wanted Perrara to be where you find them at home.
We are an authorized dealer for every name below. Most are exclusive to Perrara in Kelowna.
Tacori · Noam Carver · Shy Creation · Bleu Royale · Parade · Anne Sportun · MFit · Carlex · My Caroline
From The Counter
The ones we still talk about
as told by Lisa
“I wish I had known it would be this easy!”
A customer who walked past our door three Saturdays in a row before he came in.
01
The hinge
One groom practiced his proposal at home so many times he wore the hinge right off the ring box. We loved hearing it. He got a new box.
02
The drive
I once drove eight hours to deliver an engagement ring and meet a proposal deadline.
03
The ring in the ocean
A gentleman lost the ring his late wife had given him, in the ocean in Hawaii. It took months to recreate it as closely as we could. When he picked it up he teared up and said, “You did good, Lisa.”
04
The long game
I have helped parents pick a push present, watched their kids grow up, and then helped those kids choose their own engagement ring. Shoot, I sound old.
Who You Will Meet
Our reviews talk about who helped, not what they bought
So here are the people. Ask for anyone by name.
Mark
Lisa
Montana
Sharon
Meagan
And dogs. We love dogs. Bring yours.
“Loved our experience with Montana! She is so patient and friendly... We bought my engagement ring and both of our wedding bands from here.”
Kajal D. · Google review
“Lisa is so fun to work with... Her sense of humour makes wedding planning feel a little less stressful.”
Karly C. · Google review
“As a guy, buying a ring can be overwhelming. Lisa and her family (team) helped me find the perfect ring for the love of my life.”
Rhory G. · Google review
Visit Us
Come say hi
101-590 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC. Come for the ring, or just to look. Both are fine with us.
Tuesday to Friday · 10 to 5 Saturday · 12 to 5
778-478-9830
With Love, Perrara