If you're thinking twice about getting permanent jewelry, Balboa Gold is THE place to go. Sweet…read moreowner (Savannah), great prices, a beautiful selection of pieces, informative service, responsive communication... literally all of the above. **Walk in's accepted** Pro tip: Go inside the market and you'll find Balboa Gold to the right of Sunright Tea Studio. If you're still confused like I was, feel free to call Savannah, she is VERY responsive. I'm an anklet girly, and it's the one piece of jewelry I never take off, so I figured I might as well make it permanent. SELECTION: 10/10 Whether you're a gold, silver, or mixed metals person, Savannah has it all. Her selection of chains and pendants is so cute, with a beautiful mix of dainty and statement pieces. There was so much variety to choose from, it was seriously eye candy for me! She also offers both permanent and non-permanent jewelry, so if you're not quite ready to commit, you can still get a beautiful piece without making it permanent. SERVICE: 10/10 Savannah is such a sweet, kind gem! My first impression was from calling her three different times, and every single time she was patient, friendly, and incredibly responsive. When I met her in person for my appointment, she was just as wonderful and so informative throughout the entire process. I especially appreciated that she asked for my opinion on the anklet length and made sure I was comfortable with the fit before permanently welding it. She never rushed me into making a decision. She was easy to talk to, kept great conversation, didn't judge my dry-looking ankle hahaha, and made me feel comfortable from start to finish. The process was quicker than I thought as well but not in a way where it was rushed or poor quality. VALUE: 10/10 I got a 14K gold anklet with a pattern that looks like tiny little infinity symbols. It was $65 plus $5 tax, making it $70 total. Personally, I think that's a great price. Savannah also explained that the jewelry is TSA-friendly, doesn't tarnish, and if I ever need to remove it, I can carefully cut it at one of the links (you'll be able to tell and see it, it's a circle piece) with proper jewelry cutters. Then I can take it to a local jeweler, who should be able to reconnect it. Overall, I had such a great experience and would absolutely recommend Balboa Gold if you're considering permanent jewelry. Whether it's your first piece or you're adding to your collection, Savannah makes the entire experience feel easy, comfortable, and exciting.

I planned a cute little outing for my mother to make charm bracelets at Balboa Gold, which is…read morelocated inside the SoCo shopping area. They have a small selection of gold charms and an even smaller selection of silver charms. We walked in mid-afternoon on a Saturday, and it was empty. It was so peaceful digging through charms to build a bracelet. The biggest flaw is that they have a very limited selection of bracelet and necklace options to choose from. We ended up selecting a bracelet and a bag charm. Not sure the value for everything is the best, as it ended up being quite pricey for two charm bracelets. Overall, a charming space and such a fun time. I recommend checking it out!

I have been coming to Sanlejur for years and absolutely LOVE them! I got my first permanent…read morebracelet by them a few years ago and that is when the addiction began! I have 4 permanent bracelets, 1 permanent necklace and a hand chain all by them. I get SO many compliments on my hand chain and tell everyone to come here because the jewelry is so high quality and lasts so long! Highly, highly recommend.

If you're looking for permanent jewelry check out Sanlejur at Balboa Island! This is 2.5 years…read morelater and still going strong! Very dainty and pretty, perfect for everyday and adds just enough shine.

Had an absolutely amazing time celebrating my birthday with Parker J!! All my girlfriends loved…read moretheir solid gold permanent jewelry pieces! SOooOo much that we are going to celebrate the next bday girl here again! Another fav was the permanent rings using the scrap pieces. Such great idea and looks soooo good! No more clasps getting stuck to your clothes! I am literally addicted!! Will be coming back for more pieces to add!

She let me make a bracelet and taught me how to make really good jewelry and told me good stores to…read moreget stuff to make jewelry and gave me some chains to make jewelry she was super nice. She made my birthday really fun EDITED TO ADD - review written by my 10 year old step daughter who came here on her 10th birthday and had the best time. She won't stop raving about how amazing the experience was. Thank you so much for helping to make her birthday special.

Such a sweet little place Perfect for bigs and littles…read more Good selection of chains and charms

Scheduled a surprise for the special women in my life with LBPJ. This was my first time doing…read moreanything like this. Researched and ultimately chose them. There's $100 deposit that can go toward toward your jewelry. Pieces start at $50 and up. They have price range listed on their website/IG. A team of two showed up about 10 min before scheduled time and was ready to set up. They did their thing and once ready, we came out for the fun part! Different chain styles, finish, thickness, and charms were offered. You can customize to your heart's desire. We had a blast picking and choosing. The girls were definitely girlll-ing !!! I wish they brought more charms that were beach, love/infinite, mama, grandma, friendship, family style charms, but overall it wasn't bad. It was a special moment for all of us to share. They were friendly and professional. I'd use their service again. Oh, they have a shop you can go in person too.

Choose Mokumeganeya to make your rings if you want something unique and meaningful for your wedding…read morerings! Location is within a corporate building so need to make an appointment in advance. We had our showroom appointment with Phi and he was such a pleasure to work with. We were honestly not ready for how many choices we would make to create our rings but it made the journey fun and we were eagerly waiting to see how they turned out. They were high quality and absolutely perfect. The whole Mokumeganeya team including Alfred and Manami are wonderful and excellent with communication with us. We couldn't ask for more out of our ring shopping experience.

Very interesting offering for their Sakura signature diamond. Fair and transparent dealers. Lovely…read moresettings. If you know exactly what you want and the price you want, this is a great place.

LOVE Caitlyn Minimalist! I have ordered from this shop online for custom pieces before it was a…read morebrick & mortar so I was so excited to see them at Fashion Island. The designs are SO gorgeous. Simple, elegant, and unique. Prices are actually super reasonable for such great quality. The store is well organized and the staff were really nice. Highly recommend!

i absolutely love caitlyn minimalist jewelry! been a fan since their etsy days. the jewelry makes…read morefor great gifts for any occasion. good customer service and the store's decor and design is perfection! i stopped in here to check out a ring in person. they didnt have it this store, but i saw some other pieces ill be ordering online. i really like how you can customize pieces as well, making it truly one of a kind! prices are reasonable and affordable. parking: located over by macy's . plenty of parking!

Stephanie came to my house to do a jewelry part for me and my wild and crazy family! She was so…read morepatient with us, had a great selection, was on time, and was just a sweetheart!! We are all so happy with our jewelry!!

I just got two bracelets from OC_Linked and I absolutely love them!! It was a very quick process…read moretoo. Highly recommend for your permanent jewelry needs. :)

We are so incredibly grateful for the kindness and care we received here. We needed both my wedding…read moreband and engagement ring resized right before our wedding weekend, and they were able to complete everything the very same day -- in about an hour! The work was beautifully done, and the rings fit perfectly. You can truly feel the warmth of a small family business here. During such a stressful and emotional time leading up to our wedding, they helped us more than they probably realize. Thank you again for your amazing craftsmanship, quick turnaround, and genuine kindness. We highly recommend them!

If you want high-quality jewelry at a reasonable price, then look no further. I highly recommend…read moreNGY Jewelry and can't say enough positive things. From beginning to end, my experience was wonderful. From the moment I stepped into NGY Jewelry, I was greeted by the attentive, welcoming staff. The first woman asked if I wanted my wedding/engagement rings to be cleaned. I politely declined and continued to look around. After the second woman asked me to clean my rings, I accepted, and wow, were my rings bright and shiny again. That cleaning was much-needed and complimentary. Terry was amazing! She helped me and answered all my questions. I wanted a classic tennis bracelet with five carat natural diamonds, four prongs, seven inches in length, D-G color grade, and slightly included clarity. I knew what I wanted, but I had been looking for the past few months at other jewelry stores for it with no luck. With Terry's assistance, I left with the most beautiful tennis bracelet. My husband bought me a tennis bracelet with 4.84 carats, four prongs, seven inches, F/G color, and very slightly included. It was a little too long for me, so she was able to take a link off at no extra cost and it was finished in less than 30 minutes. My bracelet is such a timeless (stunning) piece that I can wear every day by itself or stacked with my other bracelets. I'm just in awe of its beauty and can't believe it's mine. I'm happy I was able to find my bracelet here and support a family-owned business. They care about the happiness of their customers and it was apparent today. Clean and welcoming environment, efficient, friendly service, and staff who are knowledgeable, well-informed about jewelry... if you're in the Orange County area, please come and check this jewelry store out for yourself. I will definitely be a repeat customer and come back for more pieces.