My father in law recommended this place when I started getting into crystals. They carry such a…read morelarge variety of crystals for all types of energy and fend shui. I felt like I was in a candy store. They have various price points which matches the quality of the stones. The better the clarity and color, the higher the price. They do also carry affordable selections. The staff are very knowledgeable and can give you advice. They also cleansed and purified my bracelets I bought before leaving. Taught me how to care of them to keep the energy. Will be coming back soon when I can get more crystals!

Nice crystals , Buddha statues guan yin etc And many…read moredifferent options in colors and stone Buddha

Outstanding family owned jewelry store in Pasadena. Our family has been coming here for decades and…read morethe entire staff is knowledgeable, personable & professional. Beautiful merchandise and excellent repair work.

I had been looking for a jeweler to repair some vintage (gifted to me) jewelry for years. Most…read moreturned me away because some of it was classified "too difficult to repair" or as "costume." I read the reviews on Valia and took a chance -- I brought it all in and they could not have been kinder, more professional and honest. Every single piece was fixed within one work week and the price was incredibly reasonable. I will forever be their customer. I also love their jewelry. I wanted to buy several pieces. I took a few pictures and provided to my husband as inspiration for my birthday present. Truly, this is a great shop.

My partner and I could not be happier with our rings or the process of getting them with Single…read moreStone. (Ok, *maybe* we would've been happier if we didn't have to wait 6 weeks to get them, but hey, we were impatient and very excited.)  The San Marino shop was the third jeweler we saw in our hunt and my partner still had no idea of what kind of ring she wanted. Heidi was patient and extremely helpful in figuring that out - allowing her to try every ring on, answering all of our questions and then letting her try every ring on once again. After she decided on the Caroline, Heidi sourced the. Perfect. Diamond. (It's actually a VVS2, so technically it's a little less than perfect.) Having my stack already picked out from another jeweler, I came along for the ride - and to pay for my partner's ring - but because her experience was so delightful, I ended up working with Single Stone to make my stack there instead. I am so glad I did. Between visiting the shop, corresponding with Heidi and the end result, I cannot thank Single Stone enough. See you when we come in to get them cleaned!

The staff is not the only great thing about Single Stone, but it is a hell of a start. They are…read morewarm and friendly. My brief but keen observations tell me that they have a strong relationship with their customers, who keep coming back. I have seen the staff chatting up their shop-neighbors. They have a sense of community. They invite customers to special evenings on the the town and lavish them with food, drink, and premium movie-going experiences. It is not a huge store. I appreciate that. As a non-bejeweled member of the male sex, I like that they've already done most of the choosing. I don't want to look at everything; I want to look at nice things. It is like an excellent pub that has choicer choice with 10 beer taps than Yardhouse has with 110. I don't want to drink everything; I want to drink nice things. It is easy to park at Single Stone on Mission Street. Generally, you motor your vehicle to the storefront and veer slight right into one of those spacious diagonal spots, mere footsteps away from the entryway. Convenience, choice, warmth, and class. What else need you from your neighborhood jeweler?

The buyers of Place Vendome came to my area, so I made an appointment to bring my Cartier and Rolex…read morewatches for appraisal by Todd Tyra. The Cartier watch was a gift from family which I wore only once or twice because these days watches are made redundant by smartphones. It was mint in box. Right off the start something did not feel right. Todd looked at it closely with a pretentious frown. He gave me a lowball offer way below the price of second hand market. To justify the unreasonable lowball figure, he claimed it looked like the watch had been worn many times. If he is worth his salt, that would be a blatant lie because the watch is like brand new given it had been worn only once or twice. The price he claimed they could sell is less than half the price of second market pricing from my research. Either he has no clue of the value of the watch or he is lying (again). Given he has 25 years of buying experience, I figure it is the latter. The story of appraisal of the Rolex is similar. There was a big crowd waiting for their items to be appraised on the day I came. My observation is they are mostly average American working families taking their valuables at home for appraisal. Many of them are elderly who are unlikely to have the ability to research the value of their items, let alone finding means to sell them online. I can see how people like Todd Tyra can fool them by convincing their items are worth significantly a lot less than what they can fetch in second hand market. I feel terribly bad for them, especially for the elderly who probably can use a bit of cash from selling their valuables. I give a 1 star review not because we did not agree on a reasonable price, but because they do not engage with good will and fairness. By buying at a price way below market price, I am sure they can sell them at the store at a market price with a big margin. If I were shopping for vintage jewelry, I would not buy from them knowing they earn their money by scamming the average American working families with dishonest practice.

If you are going to sell, watch out for these charlatans. I took a beautiful 2.7 oz 24 ct gold…read morechain with six diamonds (real) and they offered $2500 dollars, then $3000. The price of gold today was $3166.60 per ounce. Plus the diamonds. Also they low balled on other items. Take your gold and jewelry to a good local place and watch out for these jokers.

This place is an absolute gem. Great location, easy parking, and the kind of shop you can happily…read morespend way more time in than you planned. The inventory is incredible--eclectic, unique, and full of beautiful beads, materials, and everything you could possibly need for jewelry-making. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking for something specific, they have it all--beads, string, findings, and so many inspiring options you won't see just anywhere. What really sets this shop apart, though, is Christina. She is truly the heart of the place. She's warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and just an all-around joy to be around. She can help you design something custom, guide you through making it yourself, or even create it for you. And if you need repairs, she's amazing at that too. They also offer classes, which is such a great touch--I took one on making bracelets and it was such a fun experience. What a cool thing to be able to do locally. Honestly, I never thought I'd say this, but I actually look forward to needing repairs--because it means I get to come back and see Christina. She makes every visit feel personal and fun, and you always leave in a better mood than when you walked in. Such a wonderful shop with a truly special owner. Highly recommend checking it out.

Amazing selection of beads ranging from Toho, Miyuki, Matsuno, to Japanese generic seed beads from…read more8/0 to 15/0. They start at less than $2 for 7.5-10g. At the entrance, there is a section of discounted beads. Near the back of the shop, they have crystal beads and other unique singular beads for purchase. They also have threads, ring jumps, headpins, and other tools but some of them are expensive. During my first visit, I wasn't greeted but I went out of my way to build rapport with one of the owners, I assume, who did eventually open up. There was a kid rollerblading in the shop, extremely anxiety-inducing and unprofessional. My second visit was more positive. A younger lady greeted me at the front mentioning to let her know if I needed any help and the kids were more tamed.

Just updating this to let ya'll know Peter will be having pies at his store soon. I'm excited to…read moretry his goods and perhaps you will be too. Remember, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you know what that means - PUMPKIN PIE!

The dude that runs 3rd generation antique store is incredibly friendly he will chat you up and make…read moreyou feel right at home and give you some cookies if you're nice. I came in to get an old watch's battery replaced and he charged me so little. I don't think I will ever have to go out of my way to have a watch fixed because this guy is legit.

I have been an avid GJENMI consumer for 5 years. There's isn't a piece that I do not LOVE and may I…read moreadd, wear everyday. The customer service is impeccable, Jenny (the owner) and her team are warm and a delight. Every piece goes with any occasion and especially for incredible gifts!

I have several pieces from Gjenmi, some that were gifts and some that I've bought myself because I…read morehave been so happy with the service and quality. Every single piece is something I will keep forever and wear on a daily basis. The owner is very responsive, even with an item that my partner purchased through a third party she was so helpful and gave the same level of service.

Outstanding merchandise; very knowledgeable proprietors. Great store and shopping experience.read more

The rating is for three reasons: Knowledgeable, rather I think expert is a better word for how…read moreauthentic the owners are. They know just about everything about every piece in their shop/gallery. Which leads to the second point: selection. I think there was a wide variety of gorgeous works to select from. I've not been traveling this year due to COVID shutdowns, so I had a pretty nice extra budget to work with. I found the perfect, very special gift for my wife of very high value for the spend. Which brings me to my last point: A Great experience. I had no idea what this place was until I went. In five minutes I knew I was in the right place after sparking up a conversation with one of the owners about travel to the Southwest. I came as a curious shopper, left with a one-of-a-kind, very special piece of jewelry & new friends. They're website is pretty great too I found out. FYI: Totally COVID protocol safe was also very much appreciated. Highly recommend.