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T’s Toe Rings & Gifts A typical response to T’s Toe Rings & Gifts: “I love this place. Gem on the Redondo Pier,” wrote Summer G. of Redondo Beach in an online review. T’s Toe Rings & Gifts is the only place in Los Angeles County where you can find a handmade, custom-fitted toe ring, complete with a guarantee of comfort when worn. In addition to its best-selling sterling silver, gold-filled and solid gold toe rings, T’s is a wonderland of unique island-style jewelry, gifts, handicrafts and items for interior décor. Owner Sione Taufa was born in Tonga, an island located between Fiji and Samoa, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. After many years working as a fisherman in Hawaii, he moved to California 23 years ago. Taufa founded T’s Toe Rings & Gifts 22 years ago. He and his wife Joy bought a tiny, 60-square-foot gift shop on the International Boardwalk on the Pier, and Joy decided to create and sell toe rings like the ones she loved to wear. After Joy passed away, Taufa continued to operate the business. T’s can serve 200 people a day in the shop’s treasure-filled, 1,160-square-foot location on the Redondo Beach Pier, where Taufa still makes and fits the shop’s uniquely desirable toe rings. No matter how large T’s has grown, the shop still has a friendly, low-key, local feel. As Summer G. described it, “The gifts are not the typical tourist items—they are more local and reflect the beautiful ocean way of life. There is an aloha spirit, and it smells wonderful, like plumeria flowers.” The Polynesian carvings and handicrafts, one-of-a-kind items, spectacular large seashells, and nautically themed décor contribute to T’s Toe Rings & Gifts’ atmospheric charm. Taufa specializes in toe rings and handmade foot jewelry. The toe rings he crafts himself of sterling silver, 10K and 14K gold, and 14K gold fill are the biggest sellers. Most of the toe rings are handmade, and some are cast. Some are plain bands. Taufa finds inspiration for his designs from customers and other people he meets in business. “Comfort is the main purpose. Toe rings have to be comfortable worn with or without shoes.” Taufa explained. “When you are properly fitted, by me, my wife, or one of my employees, you can walk, dance, or work out, and your toe ring will still be comfortable,” he added.” We even offer a comfort guarantee.” Customers of T’s Toe Rings & Gifts appreciate the warm, personal service they experience at the shop. “T and his wife are absolutely amazing and kind people. [They] never rushed us, treated us like royalty and helped us get amazing toe bling. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us!” wrote Kathi E., of Sacramento, CA in an online review. Wrote Kimberly L. of Berlin, Germany, “The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful. They were obviously experienced when it came to sizing. [The woman who helped me] was great with recommendations and suggestions.” Another unique feature of this one-of-a-kind business is that Taufa has built his loyal clientele strictly through the grapevine. His shop attracts 500 to 600 enthusiastic new customers every year, and “Word of mouth is how the business is promoted. You have to be there in person. No website. No social media,” Taufa insists. He enjoys running a “little family business,” meeting new people, some locals, some from out of state, and some from abroad. At 55, Taufa, married to his wife Adrianne for 12 years, counts among his blessings his four daughters, 18 grandchildren, and four great-grandkids. “I have had teenage customers who are grandmothers now, and they still come to see me,” Taufa said. “I think a lot of people come just to see if I’m still around!” T’s Toe Rings and Gifts Open Noon – 8PM Daily 201 Fishermans Wharf # 103 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 798-9930
T’s Toe Rings & Gifts
A typical response to T’s Toe Rings & Gifts: “I love this place. Gem on the Redondo Pier,” wrote Summer G. of Redondo Beach in an online review. T’s Toe Rings & Gifts is the only place in Los Angeles County where you can find a handmade, custom-fitted toe ring, complete with a guarantee of comfort when worn. In addition to its best-selling sterling silver, gold-filled and solid gold toe rings, T’s is a wonderland of unique island-style jewelry, gifts, handicrafts and items for interior décor.
Owner Sione Taufa was born in Tonga, an island located between Fiji and Samoa, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. After many years working as a fisherman in Hawaii, he moved to California 23 years ago. Taufa founded T’s Toe Rings & Gifts 22 years ago. He and his wife Joy bought a tiny, 60-square-foot gift shop on the International Boardwalk on the Pier, and Joy decided to create and sell toe rings like the ones she loved to wear. After Joy passed away, Taufa continued to operate the business. T’s can serve 200 people a day in the shop’s treasure-filled, 1,160-square-foot location on the Redondo Beach Pier, where Taufa still makes and fits the shop’s uniquely desirable toe rings.
No matter how large T’s has grown, the shop still has a friendly, low-key, local feel. As Summer G. described it, “The gifts are not the typical tourist items—they are more local and reflect the beautiful ocean way of life. There is an aloha spirit, and it smells wonderful, like plumeria flowers.” The Polynesian carvings and handicrafts, one-of-a-kind items, spectacular large seashells, and nautically themed décor contribute to T’s Toe Rings & Gifts’ atmospheric charm.
Taufa specializes in toe rings and handmade foot jewelry. The toe rings he crafts himself of sterling silver, 10K and 14K gold, and 14K gold fill are the biggest sellers. Most of the toe rings are handmade, and some are cast. Some are plain bands. Taufa finds inspiration for his designs from customers and other people he meets in business. “Comfort is the main purpose. Toe rings have to be comfortable worn with or without shoes.” Taufa explained. “When you are properly fitted, by me, my wife, or one of my employees, you can walk, dance, or work out, and your toe ring will still be comfortable,” he added.” We even offer a comfort guarantee.”
Customers of T’s Toe Rings & Gifts appreciate the warm, personal service they experience at the shop. “T and his wife are absolutely amazing and kind people. [They] never rushed us, treated us like royalty and helped us get amazing toe bling. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us!” wrote Kathi E., of Sacramento, CA in an online review. Wrote Kimberly L. of Berlin, Germany, “The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful. They were obviously experienced when it came to sizing. [The woman who helped me] was great with recommendations and suggestions.”
Another unique feature of this one-of-a-kind business is that Taufa has built his loyal clientele strictly through the grapevine. His shop attracts 500 to 600 enthusiastic new customers every year, and “Word of mouth is how the business is promoted. You have to be there in person. No website. No social media,” Taufa insists. He enjoys running a “little family business,” meeting new people, some locals, some from out of state, and some from abroad.
At 55, Taufa, married to his wife Adrianne for 12 years, counts among his blessings his four daughters, 18 grandchildren, and four great-grandkids. “I have had teenage customers who are grandmothers now, and they still come to see me,” Taufa said. “I think a lot of people come just to see if I’m still around!”
T’s Toe Rings and Gifts
Open Noon – 8PM Daily
201 Fishermans Wharf # 103
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 798-9930