Minata voted "Best of Orange County" in Community Poll

Best Jewelry Selection

"From the outside, looking at the elegant windows of Minata in University Mall, you might not suspect that the store even sold jewelry. Instead, you'd see colorful glassware, ceramics, panels from local artist Stephen White and even a Hanukkah menorah.

But once inside, you'll see necklaces and earrings, bracelets and chokers, from the Southwest, from an in-house designer, from New York and elsewhere. The choice includes semi-precious stones, sterling silver, turquoise, pearls and interesting combinations of all of the above."