Recently found an exquisite Art Deco brooch, online at Beladora & this had us intrigued b/c we've been along Rodeo Dr several times but don't remember ever noticing the shop before. Responses to initial inquiries and requests for pics were extremely timely, however things came to a screeching halt as soon as I inquired about a "best price" Vintage shops are unique animals.....most places I encounter ( including shops on Rodeo Dr ) tend to state an "asking price" but then might sell under a discounted / "best price" structure.....so I have found it an unfortunate & sometimes embarrassing necessity to ask. And I loathe even having to ask & surely no offense is meant by the inquiry - but until a pricing-structure baseline is established w/ a particular vintage shop, one just does not know So after I, like a jerk, followed up twice regarding price, I received an indirect / veiled confirmation that their prices are nonnegotiable.....which is fine & now I know but please don't ignore potential customers! A simple response after my 1st inquiry of "our pricing is firm" would have sufficed or better yet, post it on your website so expectations are set upfront. I'm sure I cannot have been the first to have ever broached the subject & it's always best to remember that communication leads to sales. So a few weeks later & after all that, we still haven't decided to complete the purchase....not counting it out but not as eager to go for it as we initially were - we'll see how things are, given some more time & thought.....the brooch itself, is indeed exquisite And even with the not-so-ideal first impression, we would be willing to try to seek out Beladora next time we're down in SoCal. With our new "understanding" & the nice selection in their online catalog, might be interesting to see what's in their physical inventory...... & for me, that equates to A-OK read more

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Once again BELADORA and especially Russell Fogarty have made purchasing jewelry a memorable experience. It's been about 6 years since my 1st acquisition online and each time I truly appreciate the time Russell spends with me carefully explaining the various intricacies of each unique piece. I'm here to say each of my 3 online purchases have exceeded expectations and wife was thrilled. Russel is definitely the "go-to guy" for jewelry. Thanks again for making her so happy. read more

I had the great pleasure to meet the proprietor about 3 weeks ago. Russell Fogerty is his name and his inventory of classic vintage jewelry is sublime. And to further enhance the experience it is very obvious just by looking him in the eyes, that he one the top jewelry and gemstone experts on the West Coast and is the consummate professional. But it gets even better because many of his pieces were made by Tiffany or Cartier or even Van Cleef & Arpels and his prices are as low as 1/3 of what these famous houses would charge. If you want great service, great value and great comfort and timeless vintage pieces there is only one place to go in Southern California --- Beladora in the iconic Frank Loyd Wright Building on Rodeo Drive. P.s. I learned all of the above by replacing my wife's diamond tennis bracelet with a classic platinum with rectangular diamond bracelet from Beladora that was beyond elegant and by visiting with Russell for over an hour on two separate occasions. He's my jeweler from now on!!! read more

Michael was very accommodating at my recent visit. Beautiful jewelry. You'll find unique pieces here that you won't find anywhere else. They are also very helpful via email. Quick responses to inquiries. I didn't purchase at my recent visit, but I plan to soon. read more

For almost 30 years I wore a Cartier rolling ring. After losing almost 30 pounds (on purpose), the ring slipped off my finger unawares and was lost forever. I was totally bummed. My wife and I looked all around and went to the Cartier store in South Coast Plaza. I checked out what they had. Nothing in my size... but they would check around. My wife found Beladora on the web and then contacted them by phone. They indicated they had 2 Cartier rolling rings and would send them out to us on memo so I could see if they fit and what their condition was. Ring sizes between US and European measurements are weird. Bottom line. One fit perfectly and looked brand new and best of all the price was considerably lower than the store at South Coast Plaza. If that is not worth 5 stars, then I do not know what is. Great service! Great Prices! Caring people! Beladora will now be my first stop before making any jewelry purchase. Thank you Beladora! read more

A pleasure to deal with Beladora for both buying and selling estate jewelry. Everyone there is knowledgeable, professional, friendly and straightforward. I peruse their website frequently and trust their description of pieces and photos. They have a significant presence in the marketplace and really know their stuff. I've never been disappointed in either my interactions with them or in the merchandise (and I have both purchased and sold). I think they're one of the best out there at what they do. A pleasure to do business with. read more

Several years ago I bought matching diamonds bands from Kazanjian & Fogarty in Beverly Hills. The whole experience was a pleasure. I had been introduced to Kazanjian & Fogarty by a friend who has purchased beautiful jewelry from them for years. She told me about their web site www.Beladora.com which features an impressive collection of estate jewelry. You can shop by designer for jewelry which would be so much pricier in other places. My friend is a regular on the Beladora site and seems to find special birthday and holiday gifts for her family at every price point. I have a big birthday coming up and decided to take a serious look at the Beladora site. Its quite fun to go through their extensive selection of beautiful things. I finally decided on a gorgeous pair of diamond and pearl earrings. The minute I tried them on I knew I had found something very special and that I would be wearing them for years. I should mention that the web site photography is amazing because these earrings were exactly as pictured. I loved the experience of buying estate jewelry from Beladora because I felt I bought the finest quality materials and design while at the same time receiving particularly good value. I am already back on the site looking for another treasure! read more

I was very pleased with the jewelry I have gotten there. They also created a piece for me from my diamonds. Their prices are very competitive too. read more

I have been a long time customer ( who knows fine jewelry) and have made many high end purchases as well as sold some lovely expensive pieces to them. I have always been treated with great respect and courtesy as they highly value their customers whether you simply inquire about an item or make a purchase. They are credible, reliable, trustworthy and their jewelry is as shown on the website. They sell high end, sometimes one of a kind statement pieces at a price that is not negotiable. Anyone who purchases expensive non-mall store jewelry understands this policy and is not offended that one can not barter nor negotiate the price. The prices are already considerably below the original purchase price of each piece. They are selling items previously owned and their selling price makes it much more affordable for you to own these gorgeous pieces of jewelry. The Staff goes out of their way to make the purchase from inquiry to shipping to you, easy and effortless. All you have to do is pay for the item! I have worked with more than one of the staff , including the owner and have always been treated fairly and quite well. I find them all friendly, courteous and very Customer Service savvy. This is always a pleasurable experience from the initial contact, the purchase, their packing /shipping and their return if necessary. Do NOT be afraid to buy from this establishment..they are great people giving you, for a price of course, the opportunity to own some exceptionally beautiful and very expensive statement pieces at a fraction of the original price. I have enjoyed the excitement of opening each beautifully wrapped purchase and being thrilled, each and every time. This is an excellent establishment and my experience over the years has been consistently OUTSTANDING!!!! read more