I seriously loved the prices of this location. The service was personal and very friendly…read more Originally my boyfriend and I had come to China town to buy a personal gift for someone who participates in Chinese New Year. We happened to walk into this location and I am so thrilled that we did because it's seriously a hidden gem! I highly suggest that if you're in the market to purchase gold to check out the location. It's definitely a bang for your buck kind of spot.

Finding and committing an engagement ring can be intimating and stressful process, especially for…read moresomeone who is deliberate and overthink the pros and cons like me. Nicole helped me go through this process of filtering through all the myriad of options (shape, numerous GIA ratings, table size, etc.) into finding the perfect one for my fiance. Thanks to Nicole, I felt I was able to source the best GIA-rated engagement ring I can find anywhere within my budget (I was also finishing grad school). Nicole quickly developed a feel for what I wanted, despite my lack of initial knowledge. She was knowledgeable and extremely patient explaining little details to consider as well as GIA basics. In addition, she was great at being that advocate/partner who helped me make the decision instead of being pushy. I recommend Nicole for anyone looking for jewelry or engagement rings.

If you need a jeweler in LA you can actually trust, Pleasantry Jewelers is the place to go. James…read moreis the owner, and we went to him because he did such an amazing job on my sister's engagement ring. He was super communicative and detail-oriented the entire time, and his whole team is incredibly fast and professional. The ring turned out absolutely perfect. If you're looking for an engagement ring or custom jewelry, go see James! We'll definitely be back in the future!

(If I could give 10, I would!)…read more I bought my wife's engagement ring from James at Pleasantry Jewelers about 6 years ago -- well, technically James custom-made it for us. We picked out a GIA-certified 2-carat diamond and he designed the band to fit my budget. To be 100% honest, it came out even better than I expected. We also bought the wedding band from him, and he helped us pick the perfect match. The combo of the engagement ring and band is absolutely stunning, and I can't count how many compliments my wife gets on it. Fast forward to recently: a small diamond fell off the side of the engagement ring. My wife reached out to James to see if he could repair it. Without hesitation, he told us to come on down. Even though we didn't have the missing diamond, James replaced it -- completely free of charge -- and did it with a smile on his face. James and his wife are some of the most humble, genuine people you'll ever meet. He takes the time to educate you about the product, never rushes, never pushes, and always treats you like family. If you're reading this, stop searching -- James is your guy.

I love this Jewelry shop. My fiance found the most beautiful engagement ring for me here and we are…read morenow shopping for our wedding rings and the owner and his daughter are exceptional and they can build out your rings with this amazing software which is so cool. Engraving included and unlimited cleanings. We are excited to see our final product which is now getting designed

I came across JAJ Associates by chance. I became interested in jewlery after having bought my…read morewife's engagement ring two years ago. Getting excellent quality was always very difficult. Being treated well by a Jewler is even more rare. This was different at JAJ. First, Long (the owner) is transparent in doing business. He explains all of the factors in buying a diamond. He took it one step further. When he asked me if I knew what my wife wanted, I replied no. He respectfully said, "don't buy anything!" "If you get something she doesn't like, it will go into a drawer and won't be seen." Who gives advice like that? Long is not interested in scoring a quick sale. He wants to build relationships and not burn bridges. I bought a my wife a beautiful rose gold wedding band. When it needed to be adjusted, Long fixed it without hesitation. When I ordered a custom ring for myself, Long said he would do it right and take his time. The finished product is amazing! If you want things done well, they take time. You can see it in the quality. When a friend of mine had a shattered ring that no one could repair, Long was able to put it back together piece by piece! This was a 100 year old family ring that came from South Africa and had sentimental value. The result is in the pictures! I recommend JAJ Associates very highly and encourage you to come in, compare elsewhere, and then buy in confidence. Receipts posted for proof. Items I have purchased or had repaired: -Rings -Necklaces -Diamonds

I had a fantastic experience with Jacob and David! They are so nice to work with, and so…read moreaccommodating! I had some of my grandmother's estate diamonds that I wanted to make into a vintage inspired wedding band. I found a reference photo of a 1905 Edwardian ring, and they were able to duplicate it pretty closely! The results absolutely exceeded my expectations. They raised my vintage solitaire and gave it a slight modification so that it would dovetail perfectly with the band. The solitaire looks more beautiful than it ever did! Their prices are wonderful, and they were so helpful.... Beautiful artistry! Will send everyone here!

I found a lovely Retro necklace on my fav jewelry site & seeing the dealer was Jacob's Diamond &…read moreEstate Jewelry, plus knowing we would soon be coming to the LA area for Pageant of the Masters, I made an inquiry to see if they would be around so the Mr & I could come view this necklace in person Turns out they do not have regular Saturday hours but agreed to come in just for us - very nice! We arrived a bit early & the owner was already there - he brought out the necklace from the safe & the rest was history. Just as lovely as it was pictured & the price was more than fair Given this was a Saturday & they weren't "officially" open, the cases were empty except for a small display of rings, so we did not get to see the full variety of other pieces they offer..... but from the wonderful experience the Mr & I had, plus seeing their online offerings on my fav jewelry site, we would definitely be interested in checking out more from Jacob's & hope to visit again in the near future!

We've been searching for a G.I.A certified gemologist and experienced Jewelry Appraiser for a…read morewhile, we couldn't find the one until we tried to visit the San Gabriel Square Plaza. The first time we didn't bring my jade and other items, just chat with Mr. David and found out that he is a very knowledgeable and experienced master with Jade, diamond and other gemstones with so many years hands on experiences. So I made my decision to bring my jade, diamond and ruby to him the next visit. Mr. David is very professional and knowledgeable. He explains every item's details from the look to the test results from his professional examination equipment. Also showed us the similar item both in fake and real in his own collections to teach us the difference between the fake one and nature stone. For my real diamond, he counted the whole one and melees very carefully and gave the most precise appraise price, and also the current retail price. He also gave me the advice on not to change the diamond ring's base and the reason behind this, and help us to clean the item with the professional tool. Mr. David is a very fun person to chat as well, it's really fascinating to hear some of the stories from the master who has been trough a lot. We are glad to find the Pro like Mr. David in this field in LA area with all the strong knowledge and vivd personality. We will definitely visit Mr. David's laboratory again to lean more and enjoy this atmosphere surrounded by these beautiful stones and interesting history.

Do you see Daiso in a San Gabriel plaza on Valley? Good. Go inside the building entrance away from…read morethe Daiso entrance into the elevator. Get to the third floor and along the right wing is the coolest dude named David you'll ever meet. He tested my rings to confirm if it was 14k and 18k gold respectively and broke down through science how he did it. He also checked if the diamonds in my ring were real. He is great! He also has a bunch of cool jewelry in his display case I want to check out next time. Make sure to pay in cash, though he is open to use Zelle.

Annie is great! She's been in the industry for many many years. Her price are very reasonable…read more She can help with setting, stone selection, repair, re-set. She always have a big smile on her face, and a great selection on display. Ring, bracelet, necklace, pendant, stones, diamonds, she got them all.

A friend introduced me to this shop because of their wide selection, quality goods, and amazing…read morecustomer service. I came in looking to resell some gold, clean my jewelry, repair a necklace, and to look for some new earrings. Like the other reviews said, the shop is owned and run by David and his mom. David speaks fluent English and Cantonese. I think some Vietnamese as well. His mom for sure speaks Cantonese and Vietnamese. They're both very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Let them know what you're looking for and they'll have recommendations for you! RESELLING JEWELRY David was very honest with me. I had some loose stones and he let me know there's not much anyone can do with them. I also had a ring that he identified as fake gold so it was pretty much junk lol. For some earrings that were 18k, he told me that there wasn't much gold (they were small) and because of that I would not get much resale value. Most of the value was really in the labor of making the pieces. I told him the main reason I was looking to sell was because they were white gold and I preferred yellow gold. He suggested I see his colleague at Focus Plaza and get them rhodium plated instead. (And I did for $20, see pics!) CLEANING Nothing to add, he cleaned my engagement ring so it was nice and shiny again. REPAIRING Great! His repairman soldered my necklace back together. The clasp snapped off but it was an easy fix. PURCHASING They have a great selection at great pricing. I ended up getting a pair of earrings with a delicate chain. Super cute and dainty.

Owner really professional, helpful, and patiently showing the bracelets selections. . . Very cute…read moreitems.

[Review #82] I came…read morehere more than a decade ago because I was tired of buying costume jewelry (though they have their place, I felt I should have some grown up pieces). Instead of buying cheap costume jewelry that tend to fall apart a few years later or go out of style, I highly recommend saving your $$ & stop by Hon's Jewelry. They have a wide selection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc. in a variety of metals (platinum, white/rose/yellow gold, palladium) & stones (diamond-color ones too, ruby, emerald, jade, pearls, etc.). Karry will work with you on your budget & design; their prices are competitive. If you're purchasing 2+ pieces & pay cash, she usually will offer a discount or you can always ask & barter with her. ;-) As my parents would say... ask & you shall receive (not always but it doesn't hurt). =) Psst... if you're interested in a high end jeweler's design (e.g. Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Mikimoto, etc.), bring a pic of the item & Karry can duplicate the piece for you & substitute stones accordingly to fit your budget. P.S. Ask Karry for her new inventory which isn't always on display... the hidden gems (pun intended) are usually unique designs. ;-)

I have been a friend / customer with Karry for many years. She always makes you feel welcome and…read moregives you a good deal. She is honest about made and what you can get for your budget. There is a say in Chinese, "Always compare 3 places before you make your choice." Hon's jewelry is a good place to start. Make sure you talk to Karry :)