These guys are the best. After shopping around for diamond earrings, I ended up working with James on a custom pair. The entire process was simple. James was able to work within my budget and I ended up with higher quality stones and craftsmanship than I would have maxing out my budget elsewhere. The store is full of great pieces, and their custom work is beyond compare. Highly recommended! read more

Just stopped by for a simple repair. I called a few different places and their price was in the middle but the service was very professional and more helpful than the other places I called. I'll definatly be back. read more

My daughter has been telling me about this father and son and their mad jewelry skills for about a year now. I finally took a couple old rings that have been gathering dust for ages in The stones are sentimental but the settings were not- so Bryan came up with a design that's somehow contemporary and timeless at once. I love them and couldn't be more pleased with the results read more

Seriously the best Jeweler around! They beat everyone on price and quality! I will only be ordering from them for the rest of my life! You'd be crazy to get custom jewelry anywhere else! I ordered a custom class ring as my first purchase. I get compliments every day on my ring and could not be happier with my purchase. (seriously, everyone should get a custom class ring) I also ordered a set of gold loop earrings for my mom. She was soooo stoked! It was a simple piece, but there is still so much originality and character in it! Had such an amazing experience with Kanan Design! Can't wait to get my next piece! read more

James and Bryan are by far the best jewelers in Orange County! We had my wedding ring custom designed by them and it is absolutely stunning. They are so knowledgable and gave us in depth explanations of the various types of stones, cuts, colors, settings. I also had several pictures of ideas I had for the design of my ring and it turned out even more beautiful then I could have ever imagined. They have so many incredible pieces of custom made jewelry, we love to go in and browse the store. I would recommend Kanan Design to anyone looking for outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional customer service! read more

I've known James for 20 years. I was thrilled when he opened his own shop in Tustin. He has taken great care of my family for years. He's a man of great creativity and integrity. I always look forward to seeing his latest creations. I won't let anyone else take care of my jewelry. I recommend him to all my friends. read more

James has been our "Go-To" jeweler for many years--we have never been disappointed--ALWAYS favorably impressed--our latest visit was in May 2017-- James took my 45 year old gold wedding band and turned it into a beautiful masterpiece with a STUNNING diamond--as another reviewer commented-I can't stop looking at it throughout the day and absolutely loving it. Plus Jim is truly a nice man who takes pride in his work--he will make you HAPPY--GUARANTEED!! read more

This place is wonderful, true artists that help me live a happy life (happy wife happy life) you are able to get thoughtful advise with regard to stone and design, a far cry from mall jewelry chain stores. And the price is also very reasonable given the high quality and service. I know I have been able to keep my wife happy this year and still have money left over for my new outdoor kitchen. Thanks James! read more

James designed and created our wedding rings and he did a spectacular job. Amazing craftsmanship and such personable service. Way better than anything we saw in larger retail jewelry stores. He and his son also have created a unique line of carrara jewelry inspired by world travel you have to come see to appreciate. read more

James designed our engagement ring and the countless compliments she receives everyday can't express how happy we are of his work. Any design you can imagine, he can create at a fraction of retail pricing, thank you again for creating such a spectacular piece of jewelry! read more

Purchased earrings, Pave necklace, and a diamond ring for my girlfriend from James. She liked all three pcs. Their jewelry designs are unique and exceptional in quality. Highly recommend them for all your jewelry needs. read more

Great craftsmen! Elegant work! Responsive to your wishes and needs. I would highly recommend both father and son!

My family and I have been using James for over 20 years. His jewelry is beautiful and unique. He will also work with you to make custom designs. When I decided to buy an engagement ring, I of course worked with James to make the perfect ring. He sent me designs and CAD renderings so that we got exactly what we wanted! A couple of other things to note: -He takes the time to educate you about the jewelry, materials, techniques, etc. -His prices are always reasonable. -He has a good sense of style and will honestly tell you if something won't look good on you or match your style. -He is incredibly trustworthy. For these reasons, I continue to use James despite living thousands of miles from him. I cannot recommend James enough! read more

I've known James about 28 years, maybe longer. He is so friendly. He designed my engagement ring 27 years ago. He is a true artist and has such an amazing gift to be able to design and create jewelry that is so unique. My daughter picked out a ring designed by James for her 16th birthday last year and it is absolutely gorgeous and well made to last. I love his shop and location too! James is fair with his pricing, honest and so reasonable. read more

I first went to this place with family for my birthday and it is amazing! Everything is hand made one of a kind pieces and the family that owns it makes everything themselves for years. He even showed me pieces he made when he was a teenager. I totally recommend! They are so friendly and the jewelry is so beautiful u can't help but want to keep coming back to see what's new :) love love love! read more

My girlfriend loves this place and she brought me here once on her birthday. Everything is hand made and quality. The family that runs the place are really nice. read more

I had a great experience here! My hubby was looking for an amber necklace. A manly one. We came in, looked around, liked the style of jewelry and finally asked James if he had anything like what we wanted. He went to the back, and came back with a clear idea of something he could make. And then made it in a few days! My husband wears that necklace every day, and it couldn't be more perfect. Super easy! read more

I have known the Kanan Jewelers for over 25 years and the custom work is some of the best. James Kanan created my husband's wedding ring, my platinum and diamond wedding ring, my old-world designed ring using a variety of diamond sizes, a custom boulder opal necklace and matching earrings; all of which are my most precious pieces. His craftsmanship is excellent both in design and quality. He is work is not flimsy, but substantial and holds up well to my active lifestyle (I'm super hard on jewelry - I chipped the crystal on my watch within one month) He is honest and trustworthy and you won't get any better service going elsewhere! read more

This is the dream jewelry store filled with unique and incomparable designs. Go for the Corinthian gold or James and Bryan's gem collections. Not only that but they are ready and willing to create the design of your dreams. Once you have visited Kanan Designs, you will never want to go anywhere else. Happy shopping! read more

I have been doing business with Kanan Design for many years. His jewelry designs are phenomenal. Their prices are great with very high quality. Their art designs are unique and diversified. Highly recommend. read more

Jim and Bryan are such wonderful individuals to work with. Jim designed custom earrings and a ring for me and I was so happy with the outcome of the jewelry and would definitely go back. I have seen Bryan's work in the store and look forward to buying my next piece from him. Very creative and artistic- Kanan Design is the place to go if you want the best customer service and the best new piece of jewelry! read more

I've been a client of James for over 25 years!! I have only good things to say about his work. He and his son are honest, with fair prices, very nice and FABULOUS jewelers!! He can make anything, and he does beautiful work!! I trust James with all my jewelry needs, wishes and dreams. I've been happy, pleased thrilled and proud of whatever he has made for me, or what I have purchased from him!! Don't expect a sales person, expect a TALENTED, HONEST, CREATIVE, practical, knowledgable & experienced jeweler!! Kanan Design is the BEST!!!! read more

I've been coming to James and Bryan for almost 10 years. My wedding ring is an antique ring from Switzerland. I was very nervous to have someone size it properly and James sized the ring perfectly! My mother gave me some jewelry that my dad had given her when they were married, and I had James transform an outdated bracelet into a beautiful timeless custom diamond ring. More recently, my husband bought me a beautiful emerald necklace that Bryan designed. This family jewelry store is a gem in orange county because you can find classic designs, contemporary designs, fashion forward designs, and cool old world European designs. As soon as you walk in, you feel a nice friendly ambiance and not a chain retain high pressure sell. Very down to earth people that make you smile :-) read more

I have been a customer of James for the past 20 years. My first purchase was a fabulous 2-1/2 carat diamond. He custom designed the original setting, which was beautiful. I've since had that ring redone in a new setting with additional diamonds and it is spectacular! The quality is fabulous! The price couldn't be beat and I'm always getting compliments on how beautiful and unique the design is. He's also redesigned several rings I inherited from my late mother and they are just beautiful! He'd designed a gorgeous sapphire and diamond bracelet for my late mom and she was thrilled with how beautiful it turned out and the many compliments she received on it's unique design. His talent and creativity are incredible, and his attention for detail is why we work so well together, as I'm a stickler on the details! I receive so many compliments on the beauty of the designs and the quality of the precious stones and diamonds. I would never buy any piece of jewelry from anyone other than James and his son Bryan. In an industry that tends to be deceiving in the quality of the merchandise, this family is incredibly honest and fair in their pricing. He has also done amazing sculptures that truly showcase his creativity and talent. You would NEVER go wrong purchasing anything from Kanan Designs! read more

Really amazing shop. James Kana and his son Bryan helped my fiancée and I get our wedding bands. Super friendly and had the best prices by far compared to any other shop we went too. The quality and finish of the rings is also amazing. We are super happy with how they came out. I will for sure be going back to them for any other jewelry and highly recommend them to anyone else. read more

I went to James to find a solid wedding band for my fiancé and he did a wonderful job from beginning to end! I was able to sit down with him and discuss the possible designs that were within my budget. He was able to send me images of a 3D design and clay molding of the ring before being created. He is extremely affordable for the quality you get and he is very accommodating with working with each individual's needs!! Thank you James!! read more

James and Bryan Kanan were very helpful in assisting me create the perfect engagement ring for my fiancé. His pricing was more than fair and the time spent making the ring from scratch was amazing! read more

James created a custom ring for my wife for our 25th anniversary. Great experience working with James. He gave us the process to create the custom diamond ring so there were no surprises on what to expect. The results were excellent. Wife loves the ring. read more

James was great to work with. I purchased my wife's engagement ring and our wedding bands from James. He is willing to work with any budget and will build the perfect piece of jewelry for your needs. Very thoughtful and takes the time to get to know you in order to provide the perfect custom design. I plan to go back to James whenever in need for nice jewelry. read more

James has fun designs as well as a very reasonably priced inventory. It seems I never leave his shop without purchasing something. In the past, he has custom designed pieces for me. Right now, he and his son are designing two new pendants out of old family stones. The favorite thing he has done for me was to bring my wedding band "back to life" from viewing an old picture of it. I am never hesitant to recommend him! read more

Our family, (Mom, Aunts, Cousins, Brothers and Sisters) have been using Kanan Designs for years now!!! James has crafted some of our most beautiful and treasured pieces. Diamond and semi precious stone rings, bracelets, and earrings alike. He stands behind his work 100%. read more

James has come through for me many times over the years when I need a special gift for my wife. He also created a couple custom pieces that were amazing and very fairly priced. It's always fun to stop by the shop to see what he and Brian are creating. I recommend these guys to all of my friends looking for something unique or custom. read more

I have known James Kanan for two decades. He is an unbelievably talented artist, craftsman in many media, and jeweler. Whether it's been the custom design of a new piece, or the restoration of family heirlooms, James is the most knowledgeable, talented, and honorable person to do it. I've referred several friends, and will never go to anyone else. read more

Finding jewelry for my then-girlfriend (now wife) has always been comparable to the finding a needle in a haystack. Unfortunately for me, I never knew exactly what that needle looked like. When it came time for me to begin my search for THE piece of jewelry of a girls life, the engagement ring, I had no clue how I was going to succeed. With the various "riddles" my wife would send my way in efforts to explain to me what she might be looking for, I really had no expertise or education at all about what her words would translate into as far as a reality. That's where Kanan Design came in and bridged the gap and disconnect. The Kanan's made it very easy for me to show and explain numerous images and examples off of my wife's Pinterest boards and ideas. They were able to not only custom make a setting that my wife was ecstatic to receive. But also make sure that the weight, density and every detail she had specifically explained to me but flew completely over my head was incorporated into the end piece in which I was able to proudly present to my wife on our engagement day. I would recommend this jeweler to anyone who may be looking for a custom special piece for a special someone. They make the design process fun and personal and deliver an exceptional product. read more

highly recommend James Kanan Design, they carry nice unique jewelry from the mid 100 range up to high $$$. i bought my wife a $165 custom emerald necklace, that Brian Kanan, the son of the owner did from scratch. was a great present for our anniversary. read more