I just wanted to post an update and a follow up below after a year. I decided that I wanted to post my M.S. degree below my B.S. after staring at it for a year because I wasn't completely satisfied by it (it was the other way around). After doing such great work on it and having great customer service at diploma artworks I decided to give them a call to see what they can do. Mike graciously answered the call and I explained to him what I wanted to be done. At first, he thought I obtained another 2 degrees (which is half true as i am actively pursuing another 2 masters degree in the arts) but I explained to him that it was not the case and I just wanted to flip the order. Granted this is a very rare request as it is not often you get two diplomas from the same school. He understood my request and so I dropped by his store. Upon immediately greeting me, he knew what to do without having the need to explain it all over again. He diligently dropped what he was doing to work on my frame. As he was working, I watched how he carefully and methodically clean the glass the frame with air compressor and glass cleaner spray. His attention to detail was almost surgical like as he went over the same area 4-5 times with the wipe. He also leveled everything to make sure it was centered with no dust and fingerprints. Now I didn't ask for all this but let me tell you, THERE ARE VERY VERY FEW PEOPLE in the world that are passionate about their craft. Just like a carpenter admiring his work even without pay, Mike was attentive to every nook and cranny. After all, this represented his work, his mark on the world. I was so happy to see the finished product. I give this place, a very rare 10/5 Yelp stars. This place deserves every recognition. I will be coming back 5 years for my other diploma frames with such a myriad of choices and value. I even tell other professionals such as pharmacists and physicians where I got mines framed and they also want to go here after looking at mines! Mike is EXCELLENT. read more

Diploma Artworks - So pretty! Dual diploma frame; same school. - Art Galleries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My custom diploma frame from Diploma Artworks blew me away. I had two diplomas of different sizes that I wanted in the same frame, and their staff was super easy to communicate with to get my questions answered prior to ordering. Shipping was quick, and the frame was fully protected/insulated in the box when it arrived -- no blemishes. Can't recommend them enough. Exceeded all expectations, and looks great on the wall. read more

Diploma Artworks - Custom Double Diploma Frame w/ artwork, suede mat and school logo. - Art Galleries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My mother has a diploma frame from Diploma Artworks that is over 15 years old...I always loved it and knew I wanted the same type when I graduated. When the time came, I ordered one online and it arrived quickly and safely. I love how it looks next to my other graduation items. Would definitely recommend this business. read more

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I saw Diploma artworks at the OC fair in 2010 and said that someday I would buy a frame ! I don't live in the area anymore, but just completed my PhD. This frame is my graduation gift to myself. The frame is beautiful and the art work is fantastic ! I ordered online so I cannot comment on the physical location. I am really , really happy with my frame! I only wish there were more layout options. For example, no option for 3 diplomas. I thought about only buying the art so that I could have a custom mat made to fit my specific needs. I did not because Diploma Artworks already does the leg work of matching the school colors. This is great, but my tassel is the same color as the background! Overall a great experience and I would recommend to anyone. read more

Years ago while in my PhD program, I passed by this diploma vendor at the San Diego County Fair. I knew I was going to get my diploma from them as I loved how reasonable their prices were in comparison to the campus book store and that I could get it made to my liking. Fast forward to a few years later and a MA and PhD in tow, I searched for them again at the San Diego County Fair. I knew that a basic diploma frame from UCLA was about $100-200. I also knew that I didn't want to buy two separate diploma frames. I found Diploma Artworks and found out that I could order a custom made dual diploma frame for $149 (plus tax). I got to choose the type of wood for the frame and opted for the UCLA logo instead of the seal. Since they are located near John Wayne airport, I opted to pick it up instead of having it shipped to me. That way, I could bring my diplomas and have them place them in to the frame without getting smudges or dust in there (as I know I totally would). I swear that anytime anyone graduates, I will tell them to go to Diploma Artworks. I even told family and friends that I know just have their diplomas sitting in the envelopes that came in the mail in. Just get it done here-- great quality, awesome pricing, and a really cool small business to support! read more

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Had such a great experience with Diploma Artworks. My parents had seen them at the fair year's ago which is how I knew of them. When I completed my master's degree I knew I wanted to finally display my diplomas instead of them sitting in a drawer with my other diplomas. I had something specific in mind so when looking online at other options I couldn't find anything that would fit 2 diplomas for 2 different schools in one frame. I went to Diploma Artworks and the guy in the front started walking me through all the different frame options. After talking through a few options I told him what I was looking for/had in mind and he said he could do it without any hesitation. I made a few final tweaks and they had no problem customizing the frame to exactly what I was looking for. Within 24 hours I had a customized frame and it only cost $190 compared to $200+ through Jostens for a basic frame. I originally brought my diplomas to the store and left them with them so when I arrived to pickup they were already installed in the frame. He told me to bring my tassel when I came back the next day to pickup and he would install it (took a few extra minutes). They said I can come back with my other tassel once I have it and they will install it as well. Highly recommend Diploma Artworks! read more

Diploma Artworks has high quality frames, professional installation of diploma which is meticulously cleaned before sealing the back. Reasonable prices for a superior product you will be proud to display. Excellent customer service...I highly recommend! read more

I saw diploma artwork at the OC fair. Daughter just graduated from La Verne we decided to go with them. The frame looks amazing. They did a great job putting it together. Will use them again for my other daughter who just graduated. read more

I first saw Diploma Artworks frames when my mom and I used to go to the Orange County swap meet when I was in high school. I remember thinking that I couldn't wait to graduate college so I could have one of those beautiful diploma frames. When I graduated undergrad 6 years ago, I went to the shop in Costa Mesa and got to choose the frame, the mat, put my school logo, and went with the art/picture option. It was perfect! Now this year after I graduated with my masters...I knew exactly where I was going to go back to! Mike was so kind and patient because I made some design changes too. He even sealed in my undergrad diploma from 6 years ago. I also got 2 others for my husbands degrees. These designs are truly a work of art and the customer service is top notch! Thank you so much! read more

I have bought several diploma holders from diploma artworks over the last six years will have more to buy over the next six years outstanding performanc. Great service on time very professional very happy with the work my kids all love it my grandkids love it best place in the country to do it highly recommend them very friendly and location is great right by the orange county airport on the northside Tom B read more

They have the best college diploma frames here and even better service. The frames are beautiful with great mattes, glass, and framing. I had a frame since 2004 and the mattes and paper never got discolored. I would definitely buy another frame from them if I needed one. Service is awesome as well! My college frame was purchased in 2004...fast forward to 2011 when the frame is too large to fit anywhere in the house. So I contact Ted (the artist/owner) and he said that I would be able to swap my frame for a smaller one. We came up from San Diego and visited his gallery - it's in an industrial park so it felt a bit out of place but it made sense because in the back was a huge work area where they custom make the frames. But the front of the shop is the gallery which a counter, couch to wait, and then a few rows of all the frames hung up which was nice to browse. He even has drawings of California hot spots which is cool to see among the college diploma frames. He knew that I was coming to swap the frame, so I gave him my old one, told me it would be 15-minutes and he went back to custom make me a new one. He came out for a bit while the work was being done and chatted with us about weather, frames, hobbies, etc. Soon enough, there was our new frame ready to go. I asked him to autograph the back and he did too which is pretty cool! Overall, great frames and spectacular service, The frames are definitely worth their price and you won't find any nicer then these. read more

Love buying diploma frames here. The diploma frames are well made, looks even better than the ones sold at colleges, and for less. I have brought 3 so far and will keep coming back. Great customer service from Dawn, very friendly and easy to talk to, she even helped me carry out my frames into my car. read more

Have been after my husband to get his diplomas appropriately framed for years, so when we came across a stand at the OC Fair this year, we made sure to order frames. A few days later we drove down to Costa Mesa to pick them up and they were ready to have the diplomas inserted. That's when we realized that my husband had given them the incorrect measurements for one of the diplomas. Yikes!! But a million thanks to Dawn and her crew who were unfazed and happily said that they would be able to fix the frame so that it would look great. Whew! Everyone was very accommodating and pleasant!! We left the diplomas in their capable hands, went out for lunch, and came back a couple hours later to see the masterpieces. Both diplomas looked incredible in their new frames, far surpassing our already high expectations. We can't wait to get them up in the office. Now we are eagerly looking forward to our son's graduation from UC Davis so that we can get his diploma framed by this great company. Extremely high product quality and over the top amazing customer service. This company gets ten out of ten in our book! read more

I am SO glad we were walking around the OC market and saw their booth ! I went into their actually showroom which is in an industrial warehouse area and is a little hard to find . Their showroom is GREAT ! They have all their different diploma frames hung up and you can choose between their many options . I bought one for my boyfriend who is graduation CAL STATE FULLERTON ... I purchased the frame that has the artwork, tassel box, and diploma ! I even upgraded the wooden frame to their thicker frames. THE COST WAS ONLY $189!!!! The frames are of great quality and looks AMAZING !!! Don't buy from school !! The school price starts at $209 ?? For the basic diploma frame when you come here instead and get a hand drawn artwork + custom made frame the way YOU want + at an awesome price !!!! This is the PERFECT graduation present ! read more

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I bought a single with the assurance that I could trade in for a credit toward an upgrade to a double at any time. This assurance is on the website (see Why Buy From Us section) and print brochure. Well, scam central. When I went in to the Costa Mesa location today I was told, with a chuckle, that they had no such policy. When I stated it was on the website and brochure, I was told it was not. When I showed them proof (check for yourself) they said "Oh, I'm sorry. In that case, we can only offer you a $35 credit because we don't sell used merchandise. You should sell it yourself on eBay." Really! What a scam. Very disappointed in such poor customer service. Especially from a business owned by a fellow alum. Way to go, partner. read more

The workmanship is top notch. The work I had done was not their normal layout , but , they were very easy to work with and open to any ideas. Dawn helped me and was as nice as can be. It took about 30 minutes to decide on the final product and there was no pressure to buy or push me out the door. They take care of veterans also, a very pleasant surprise. read more

Diploma Artworks - Art Galleries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Incredible customer service and value. Beautiful frames. Can't go wrong here. Will last a lifetime. This is what you buy a graduate not a dumb bottle of expensive champagne or liquor. They'll think you of whenever they look at that gorgeous frame on the wall with their diploma and a beautiful pic of their school. Makes me want to spend another 6 years in undergrad just to get one! read more

We have admired their art work and quality of their diploma frames for several years at the OC Market Place. When our son graduated from California State University Channel Islands with two degrees we knew exactly what we wanted to purchase to display his accomplishment. We did compare their product against others and there was no comparison. Their quality and customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend Diploma Artworks. read more

I purchased a frame for my undergrad degree from Diploma Artworks three years ago. It looked beautiful in the frame and the matting matched my diploma perfectly. When I recently earned my law degree, I decided to go back to Diploma Artworks in order to get a matching frame and similar matting style. I sent an email to their sales person, who responded within 24 hours saying I could bring in my undergrad frame so we could match the new frame to it. I work nearby the store front, so I was able to bring it in that week. My law school diploma was larger than the typical undergrad diploma, so they were able to custom cut the matting for me to make sure it fit properly. It looked better than I could have expected. It was so nice to see my hard work displayed in such a meaningful and gorgeous way. As an added bonus, they even cleaned up my undergrad diploma and gave me a new frame for free! The frames matched perfectly and look so good together. The customer service was great and you can tell they really care about making your diploma display look beautiful. I have received a lot of compliments and would definitely recommend Diploma Artworks! read more