My husband decided to surprise our newborn with a "custom" bracelet that contains an azabache stone…read moreand an evil eye bead. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to be a part of the consulting process, which happened over the phone, but he was quoted $140 for what we assumed was going to be a bracelet with material and labor to justify the final cost. To our surprise, we were presented with a red string bracelet that looked awfully similar to bracelets we saw online for no more than $14, and one my newborn already has from a credible crystal shop. We asked what materials in the bracelet constituted the $140 price tag and their defense was to immediately discredit the other shop by saying the azabache stone could be fake. If that is the case and their so-called authentic stone is worth $20, does that mean the red string and evil eye bead is worth $120? Keep in mind this bracelet is for a newborn, so there's only 4-5" of material used. I understand Martha and co have a business to run, but they really took advantage of us even after we were trying to be reasonable and voice our concerns directly to them at the time of pick-up. Martha did not seem remorseful and avoided to present any solutions to us. Pictures posted--It honestly looks like they took an Amazon.com bracelet, unassembled the string to add a stone or two, and attempted to re-assemble by burning the ends in an uneven matter (which looks questionable and dangerous for a newborn to wear). It's complete shoddy work from a business that's been surviving this long. Perhaps they provide better results on other services, but they had the opportunity to gain the trust and business from our family and failed.

Excellent little jewelry shop located downtown, on 6th street in San Pedro. The lady who works…read morethere, Marta, is extremely friendly and very down to earth. I've only had my jewelry cleaned here but they did an excellent job and I would not hesitate to return for a repair or other jewelry purchases. Highly recommended!!!

I came to Modern Jewelers because of their great rating on Yelp. Absolutely no disappointment! I've…read moreposted before and after pictures of the ring I had repaired. The 15-year-old ring was showing a lot of wear and tear, with three missing stones. After inspecting the ring, Sam the owner was confident he could restore it to its original condition and offered a very reasonable estimate. The ring was ready in 6 days. When I came in to pick it up, Sam had an almost excited look on his face as he prepared me for the big reveal. You could tell how proud he was with the final product. As he took the ring out of the bag, my face lit up - I could not believe how beautiful it was. It genuinely looked every bit as good as the day I had bought it. The missing stones were replaced, all the settings were inspected and reinforced, and the gold and diamonds were cleaned and polished. I give my strongest endorsement to Modern Jewelers. Small business, family owned, and a real credit to the community they serve.

Owner Sam, Gemologist, helped me reset my wedding ring. He and his staff offered solid advice…read moretaking into consideration my lifestyle, age, style, budget. I had quite a bit of trepidation as to which ring style I'd be most happy with for the next many decades. I'm confident I selected the perfect ring.

A beautiful and very well run jewelry business. Each time I…read morevisit, it is as professional, kind, and leaving me feel like I made the right decision about purchasing from them. 5 stars in a row!

We specifically chose Mark Schneider because of its reputation as a fine jewelry establishment and…read moreexperience with custom jewelry. We were looking for someone we could trust to resize my custom engagement ring shortly before our wedding. Unfortunately, our experience made us leave almost immediately and take our ring elsewhere, I'd make sure you do not trust them with your custom jewelry. We initially called and were greeted very warmly over the phone and told to come in so they could take a look at the ring. The woman who greeted and assisted us in person was friendly, but once the other woman came in, I don't even think she introduced herself...we started discussing the actual resize, the experience became concerning. My engagement ring has two diamonds set inside the band at the 6 o'clock position. Preserving those diamonds and their placement was one of our biggest concerns, and we explained that. There was essentially no discussion about how the resize would affect them or how they would be protected. She simply took the ring and began making notes. Then came the sizing. I know approximately what size I wear, but the "6.5" sizer I was given was so tight that I actually started questioning whether I had been wrong about my own ring size( she did not give me the correct 6.5 sizer) . She also measured my existing engagement ring and confidently told us it was a 7.25. We knew that was not correct and have the original GIA/documentation for the ring. At that point, we became extremely uncomfortable leaving such an important piece of jewelry there. We were also eventually told that the jeweler who would actually perform the work would not even be in until Tuesday. Yet we were discussing leaving my engagement ring there and being given a Saturday completion date without having spoken to the person doing the work, without a clear explanation of how the custom diamonds would be handled, and with both my finger and existing ring apparently being sized incorrectly. My fiancé asked, can she try on a ring to see, she simply mumbled we don't CARRY RINGS OF HER SIZE. A fine jeweler doesn't carry any 6.5? Even an estate ring? Once we asked? So are we just leaving it here she said, yes? I immediately took my ring back. We were also asked outright how much my engagement ring was worth, which felt surprisingly inappropriate and uncomfortable. especially standing there with my fiancé. If there was a legitimate insurance or liability reason for asking, none was explained. The jeweler we ultimately trusted with the ring never needed to ask us that question; they evaluated the ring itself, reviewed the relevant documentation, discussed the custom work with us, and focused on the actual resize. When we left and went elsewhere. The difference was immediate. An actual jeweler correctly measured my ring ( very different size than at mark Schneider) helped me determine the best finished size and fit, discussed the two interior diamonds and confirmed how their placement would be preserved, reviewed the ring documentation with us, and gave us a clear completion date. That is the level of care and confidence we expected when handing over an engagement ring. Resizing a custom engagement ring requires PRECISION and TRUST. When an establishment presents itself as fine jewelry, I expect the person accepting a client's jewelry to either have the knowledge to properly assess it or simply say, "Our jeweler isn't here today; please come back when they can personally evaluate your ring." We came in wanting to give a local business our business. Instead, we left feeling relieved that we trusted our instincts and did not leave my ring behind. Based on our experience, I would not entrust an important or custom piece of jewelry here for repair or resizing or at all. What makes the experience even more disappointing is that the resize wasn't necessarily going to be our only business with Mark Schneider. We were also interested in discussing a custom men's wedding band. We specifically sought out a fine jeweler with custom experience because we wanted a relationship with someone we could trust with important pieces. After this interaction, there was simply no chance we felt comfortable moving forward with either.

Every time I visit CRAFTED at the Port of L.A. I am mesmerized by Emilio's creations. Truly a…read moreskilled craftsman, he hand designs and casts every piece. No two are exactly alike. For several months now, my silver triskellion pendant has been snagging on my clothing, hair, anything that gets too close. It was bent and cracking, the damage was enough that I feared it would break the next time I snagged it. I've had it for almost twenty years and I rarely ever remove it, it's a special piece that's a part of me. So, I took it down to Emilio and he took a look at it. He explained the process of how would "perform surgery" and sauter and file to repair the damage. I appreciate his eagerness to share and educate his clients, he is very personable! Within a week he was able to make my pendant look beautiful again. With silver repair, nothing will ever quite be like it was when it was new, but Emilio did a great job making it come close. He polished it and made it rounded again. I'm so happy to have it back in good shape, strong and shiny. I wish I had taken a better "before" photo to illustrate just how much better and stronger it is now. The man does fabulous work. Thank you, Emilio.

Emilio made a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for me! He gave me a great price and such a quick…read moreturnaround time. He is a really talented artist and also a genuinely lovely person. We tell all our friends about astralcreaciones. Can't recommend highly enough!

Was impressed by the wide selection of jewelry displayed in their gorgeous showroom. After a warm…read morewelcome, Melissa offered to see if was something that might address my vague request. Really wasn't sure what I wanted, but thought it might be a necklace. She showed me a variety of options, helping narrow things down to a couple of beautiful pieces. The purchase was easy and efficient. My gift was wrapped in appropriate and elegant boxes, ribbons and bows. I now know where to go for help with exquisite fine jewelry.

I have to say I was very impressed. I was looking for a specific vintage watch hard to find. And…read moreMorgan's had a huge selection more than most places. I love the fact that this is family run all the way down from the Owner Rus to his nieces nephews and close friends you can definitely tell that this is a family environment and the individuals working here were definitely interested in your needs and helping you achieve your goals. Brandon, I believe was the young man who helped me very knowledgeable was able to size my watch on the spot and explain all the intricate details that I was unaware of. Kudos to you guys for running a sweet place. Thank you.

THANK you McCarty's Jewelry. I was in horrible pain and had a ring stuck on my finger. Sasha…read moreremoved it in seconds!!! I will be forever grateful for her service.

I decided to have a silver LV bracelet repaired here because of solid Yelp reviews about both…read morequality and service. Was really hoping to add to the great reviews, especially since it's a local business, but I didn't love my experience. I stopped by on a slow day to have my bracelet assessed and the woman in the store was a little rude. I was the only customer in the store but wasn't greeted, had to initiate the conversation about what I needed, and didn't receive a smile. The reviews had mentioned friendliness and warmth from store employees, so I was a little taken aback. I was then quoted $30 to fix my bracelet, which was then bumped up to $60 because the chain was broken in two spots instead of one. I'm not very familiar with jewelry repair prices, but the price bump did seem a little steep. I still decided to move forward with the repair and was told I'd be contacted for pick-up in two weeks. Two weeks went by and I didn't receive a single text or call about progress or pick-up. I finally called myself and my bracelet was ready, I just hadn't been contacted. Quality of the repair seems fine, but given the experience, I probably will support another local jewelry business instead.

We LOVED working with beach city jewelers! Lucy and Top were so incredibly helpful and by far our…read morefavorite of the MANY jewelers we looked at while engagement ring shopping. I wanted something custom, and they went above and beyond helping us find the perfect stone and even helping me decide which of the few ideas I had might work best for me. They were also the most affordable we talked to, and they were so straightforward with pricing. This is a late review, so I can attest to not only the look of the ring but the quality. We can't recommend beach city jewelers more, thank you guys!

Located off PCH and Main Street in Seal Beach. Large store. Many choices for rings, necklaces…read more Found a strand of unique pearls that would be a special gift for a women in business. I was able to get my watch band adjusted in a few minutes. Very nice owners. Price was reasonable.

I can't say enough good things about Amanda and her business, Evermore Fine Jewelry. I bought my…read morefiancées engagement ring with her. If I were to do it all over again, I would still choose Evermore. Amanda knows her stuff. I knew nothing about engagement rings at first, but she worked with me to design the perfect ring. We met in person. She brought samples so I could visually compare everything: carats, color, cut, band size, band style, and more. The next day, she sent me a 3D rendering (below) and it was exactly what I envisioned! The result (below) was even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I've been to couple typical jewelry stores to browse. I don't think you'll get the same level of customization, personal interaction, and satisfaction as going with a small business like Evermore.

Working with Amanda at Evermore Fine Jewelry was a breeze again!!! After my husband & I adopted…read moreboth of our girls I knew I wanted some sort of jewelry with both of their names on it. I gave her an idea and she created this final piece of necklace that is simply beautiful, breathtaking and precious. She is professional, creative, communicates with me through every step, and I really felt cared for to make this piece perfect. Thank you for everything Amanda!!!