Whenever I want to treat myself, I gather myself and go to Blondstone. Every single piece I have from here I get mad amounts of compliments on. My fave piece from here is a round orange amber with a bee petrified inside it on a silver chain that is made of silver tubes. It's unique and special to me. I have also borrowed my friends piece, its one of their signature pieces, is a shell spiral encased in silver. Again, the amount of compliments I get are almost too many to wear if I didn't love them so much. I also have the most beautiful blue dichroic glass long and slender piece encased in silver. They have a selection of chains to go with the pieces. Rings, earrings, other items too. The staff is helpful, especially for someone like me who wants to look at EVERYTHING in the store. Guys, if you need a gift for your girl for any occasion you won't go wrong here....interesting and beautiful. read more

All the great things I said about Blondstone are still true. I came in a few weeks ago and got a beautiful "wave" necklace made from slice of real shell for my daughter for her birthday (one of Heidi's signature necklaces that she has actually trademarked!) my daughter loved it; wore it every day for 3 weeks, and alas a dainty little piece broke off. I brought it in, and Heidi agreed to replace it for free. Can't beat that! While I was there, I picked up another beautiful pearl necklace. Also, you can bring your jewelry back any time, and Heidi will wash and polish it for free. My sea glass necklace is looking better than ever. Love shopping local! read more

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Very disappointed with the quality and pricing of this silver shop. I bought a dainty peridot ring for 50$. The silver is great quality but her gems and lapidary skills are not it for me. Owner stated she makes her jewelry in house. Photos are for proof I purchased this gem early in the day around 2pm and literally a few hours later by 9pm, I noticed my gem was chipped in the top right corner. This definitely makes me question the quality of the gem. Peridot is fragile but to crack within hours????? Peridot is also hard to come by so I'm not pleased with this experience. Today I lost my whole gem.. it's only been a month. I'm not new to this ring game. I have real hardy and dainty gem rings that are over 10yrs old and still in TOP TIER condition after washing & everyday wear. I don't even write reviews but I don't play about my money. Hella mad. Find another shop. read more

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Beautiful work! She is an artist and stands behind her work. Also, great customer service

I have been in a few times and love looking at all the fun jewelry. Recently I went in and asked if they had any larger sized rings, as I have Jimmy Deans for fingers and a size 7 ain't gonna cut it. The owner showed me the larger sizes they had and then suggested she could make one for me. What?? A custom ring that I get to create? She asked what stone I wanted and showed me the choices she had for the stone I picked. I chose a beautiful Larimar (was torn between that and Labradorite) and she told me she would call me 'the next week' which I found ridiculous. I can't even return a phone call in a week's time, much less craft a custom ring for a stranger. Today (5 days after I visited) she texted me to let me know it was done. It's gorgeous and perfect and more than worth the amount of money I paid for it. I'm already thinking of what I want next. I'm thrilled. Thank you, Heidi! You have a customer for life. read more

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If you need a gift for your significant other, look no further. The Wave pendants rings, and earrings are as OB as OB gets.

Okay quality..I used to shop here but had a couple of pieces break on me. The owner is rude as hell so I avoid this place now

A lot of reviewers here are complaining about the price of jewelry at Blondstone. I agree the prices are steep, but the craftsmanship and originality are apparent in the pieces. Oftentimes you get what you pay for, jewelry being a perfect example of this adage. I have purchased a few lovely one of a kind pieces from Heidi and I will continue to shop here. Today I brought an older amber pendant in and she gave it some TLC free of charge. I appreciate such gestures, as many places would have charged a fee. I knocked one star off because, yes, it is a bit pricey to shop here - but it's also a real treat! read more

Blondstone Jewelry used to be one of my favorite places to shop. But a couple of things happened in the past couple of years: 1) the prices of the jewelry continued to rise, yet they were selling the same merchandise (for example, my husband bought me a large wave pendant 4 years ago for $80, now the same pendant will set you back at least $125 2) the owner, Heidi, is being a complete pain in the neck regarding the OB Farmer's Market, she claims the local artists who sell their stuff at the market are causing her to lose business. Well, I think if her prices were reasonable AND if she did not have two spaces on Newport (one of them has been sitting empty for over a year), she wouldn't have such big problems. I usually don't comment on these types of things, but I LOVE my farmer's market and don't want Blondstone to put a damper on one of the things that makes OB so wonderful! read more

Beautiful stuff... high prices. I covet many things there and have only ponied up for one piece. A large turquoise pendant and chain. It was just under $250. Everything in here is gorgeous. You should hear the compliments I get on my necklace. read more

OK. You might be thinking, why is a guy doing a review on a jewelry store? And that's a valid question. But, here it is: the reason I seriously dig this jewelry store is because no matter what I pick out for my wife, I am guaranteed to get lucky that night. It's like winning the lottery every time I go there looking for a gift! Most of the jewelry is hand made by the owner. She also features other local artists' work as well. She uses a lot of silver and semi-precious stones such as carnelion, turquoise and amber. Very organic designs, but also very modern stuff. This lady is always just ahead of the fashion curve with cool designs. read more

My favorite place to come and glance at the beautiful jewelry. Perfect for beach style girls and gifts for the family. Christmas gift shopping destination. read more

Every time we go to San Diego we have to go Ocean Beach and shop here! Love their $7.00 table out front. Also leave with gorgeous jewelry!!

Some items are taken from abroad , not from local or own hand made all of their products. Jewelry. Most important that their products belong to the jewelry found in the other market , prices lower than this place but similar the things as it. Obviously the staff good with the courteous manner showed over. Pricing not as well as their outer display. read more

I've bought 4 pieces from Blondstone now, three for myself and one for a gift and could not be happier. They are so unique and beautiful. For such beautiful handmade jewelry I did not feel her prices were unreasonable. I will definitely be going back Blondstone! read more

Pretty jewelry, but increasingly overpriced. The prices are not the only reason to avoid Blondestone though. The owner is currently on a mission to destroy the OB Farmers Market, a weekly event that brings the community together, supports local farmers and artists, and brings fresh and healthy food directly to the community. And the owner is using slimy tactics to achieve her goal. Blondestone obviously doesn't understand what it means to be part of a community, especially the OB community. Please do us a favor and get out of town. Or you could quit this nonsense and lower your prices--you just might make a profit and become a good citizen! read more

I wanted to buy a 30" silver snake chain so I looked it up on the website to see if they had them and how much. They were listed as $30 for a 2.5mm chain and that sounded good to me so I walked down to the OB store. In the store the price was $51 which is a pretty big difference. The girl in the store informed me that I was probably wrong and I could buy it online if I wanted that price. So I walked out. Checked again when I got home. Sure enough the chain I wanted was $30. However the entire interaction was bad service. Eww. Keep your jewelry. read more

I love the beautiful one of a kind had crafted jewelry. I get many compliments from the pieces I purchased. Great one of a kind gift for that special somebody. Keep up the with the wonderful assortment Hedi. read more

Love the jewels and the people that make them!! One of the better places in OB to shop. :)

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with this shop & the shop owner/jewelry designer. This shop has amazing pieces and great customer service. This is truly a shop that you can walk into and feel right at home. Heidi is an amazing artisan and every piece she creates is a work of art. If you have never been to this shop, I highly recommend it. Then staff is friendly and very helpful always leaving you with a smile on your face! read more

This is a special occasion store for me. I go in and look every couple of weeks but have only rewarded myself with their signature wave pendant. They have many shiny pretty things, but so pricey. They are always kind and let me browse and try a thing or two on. read more

I love blondstone, this place has some of the most unique and beautiful jewelry I've come across in San Diego. My favorite piece is a puka shell necklace I bought, and next buy will probably be matching earrings. The owner has always been so kind to me, and her dog gracie is adorable. read more

My favorite store in OB. Heidi is so sweet and fun to work with. Her work is exceptional. Always my first stop in San Diego.

Love this place! Every time I am in OB I end up buying something! Loads of pendants and different style chains for them. Carnelian is my favorite stone and I always find nice pieces that have it! Look forward to going back! read more

I discovered this gem in OB on Newport during small business Saturday. Grateful for that. I've walked past dozens of times. She has many high quality handmade pieces. Unique designs. Real sterling silver. I bought a pair of thick hoop earrings. I've been sick of the thin hoops I see at the malls and such. So when I saw the weighted quality of these, I jumped and bought. I Will return for more of Heidi's jewelry often. Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

I love this store! Beautiful jewelry and the staff is really nice! They always help me find the perfect accessories for any occasion! I won't buy jewelry anywhere else! read more

Heidi from Blondstone is a true gem. I bought a unique butterfly wing necklace and earrings for my mother for her birthday. Heidi helped pick them out, packed them, and shipped them on time. Mom loved them. Their prices are a bargain for the unique pieces they have. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

I bought a ring at Blondstone; it was too big, but I assumed I could take it to my jeweler and have it sized; not the case, he said because of how the ring was made, it could not be sized to fit. I took it back to return it, as I could not wear it. They said they would not give me my money back! It was $90 and I was not about to be out that money for something I could not use! I demanded to talk to the owner.....she was a complete PAIN, RUDE and obnoxious! I finally persuaded her to give me the refund, but will never set foot in her store again. And what she is doing about the local OB Farmers Market is mean spirited and wrong. Do yourself a favor and shop elsewhere! read more

i like the stuff in the store but its so overpriced I never buy anything any more. THe other reviews are correct the prices have gone up so high for the same products and not just a few dollars like almost double in just a few years. We used to get our gifts here and I would usually get something for special occasions a few times a year. I wanted a ring and they said they didn't have it in but the owner would make it with in a few MONTHS! it was for my engagement. Any way I gave them my info and they said they'd call when the owner was done making it- 3 years later I still have had no call and have seen those rings when I walk by. Its too bad because I like to support local businesses as I used to own one, but this is a hard business to support. Prices need to be lowered and customer service(owner) needs to realize who is paying her. read more

I got a gorgeous scallop and snail shell pendent set in sterling silver and chain here today. It's so unique and feminine and lovely and will remind me of my happy place - OB - long after I get back home. So wonderful to bring a piece of the beach back home with me made by a local artist instead of tourist cr@p made in China. This store has so many wonderful unique pieces from sea glass to gems to shells I KNOW I will be back! Thank you Blondstone :) read more

Awesome shop with beautiful jewelry and stones. My boyfriend went here for valentines day and picked out a beautiful ring with a ruby(my birthstone). I was so impressed and loved it. Unfortunately one night when I was wearing it, the stone fell out and I didnt notice till it was gone! I was so depressed, and looked for it for hours. I went by the shop the next day and told the jeweler what happened. Without hesitation she took the base and ordered me a new one. She even had a couple different sizes sent to the shop so I could decide which one was better. They called me the next day to confirm with me that the order was sent out, and in less than a week they had called me to tell me my ring was ready. AWESOME!!! Great customer service, great attitude, friendly and wonderful communication. A+++++ Only took a star off for having a faulty setting on the ring in the first place. Thank you blondstone!!! read more

This is the best jewelry store!!! I wear the jewelry I've gotten there every day and get compliments all the time. Men if you need a special gift...this is the place!!! read more

Blonestone has some of the best, creative shell, sea glass jewerly in all of San Diego. I have been a fan of Blondestone for years and will continue to shop there. If you are visiting Ocean Beach or La Jolla this is a must. Enjoy Heid's beautiful jewerly. read more

I LOVE the merchandise in this shop. Handmade gorgeous jewelry !! The owner and staff worked very hard to help me find a unique pair of shell earrings to go with a beautiful dress to wear to my step son's graduation. I don't think ANY handmade unique jewelry is cheap. I only say this after reading some of these reviews. This is an upscale store, NOT Walmart. Wonderful craftsmanship in this owner's work. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for Quality stones and work. Quality work is very difficult to find. Wonderful sales help, spending a lot of time with me to purchase exactly what I was looking for. I LOVE this shop's merchandise and will shop there again. read more

The most beautiful jewelry I have ever purchased! Very natural, earthy, classy ocean-themed items. The only jewelry not made by Heidi the shop owner are her entry level items priced under $20 (because they are mass produced, not hand crafted, hence they feel to me, appropriately priced). It is sad that OBMA are using the tax you pay for Blondestone jewelry to give Blondestone a bad name. Any business that questions how the tax dollars are being spent, or who take a stand against the corruption of OBMA, suffer the same fate. OBMA does not want the public to know that they are giving friends and family contracts, and just gave themselves a huge pay increase. With the economy in a downturn, have YOU received a huge pay increase? I doubt it. OBMA make the Bob Filner scandal look like a walk in the park. Shame on OBMA for bullying mom and pop shops that have been in "downtown OB" for over a decade. But the reason for my post is to talk about the jewelry...what I LOVE is the new stuff she has been designing beyond the waves (which I have the necklace and earrings). Beautiful colored shells cut in a way to emphasize their delicate beauty. Stones with the imprint of trees or leaves and stones that reflect light in a beautiful array of colors. Some of it is pricey. But this is jewelry that she will repair for you if it becomes damaged and it will have a longer life than something you would buy from say Macy's or even Nordstroms. Each item is handmade and you can feel the delicate beauty in the simplicity of each piece. This is better and longer lasting than any piece I have ever purchased from other jewelry stores in the area. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff! You are a true blue artist Heidi, and your staff are always friendly, courteous and helpful! I have 6 pieces of your jewelry and my collection is growing! read more