I am still in distraught in regards to the situation that happened earlier with owner and wife…read moreFanny. I spent $5,320 dollars at this place. After my purchase I tried on a few rings. I did my due diligence Bought my things and left. A couple minutes later I get a phone call from the owner I believe his name is Walter but I'm unsure... He proceeds by saying he's looking at the video that CLEARLY show I TOOK A RING!!! Followed by Maybe you accidentally took the ring but can you bring it back. My heart immediately dropped I was pulling out of the parking lot with my child who is listening and looking at me like "is he insinuating you stole a ring" I pulled out of the parking lot and rushed to the store mind you there's NO parking so I'm parked in the red but I rush in the store with my child. The man is looking at the camera Fanny tells me maybe you accidentally took it!!!! He tells me ITS CLEARLY SHOWING IN THE CAMERAS YOU TOOK IT AND HAVE COVERED IT WITH YOUR PHONE BUT IT CLEARLY SHOWS HERE YOU HAVE IT IN YOUR HAND!!!!!!! My blood was boiling because there's No such thing as accidentally taking something that doesn't belong to you he was accusing me of theft!!! I finally said f*** it call the cops Fanny insisted we call them too. I didn't owe them anything and I said I've NEVER STOLE ANYTHING besides I bought a $4,200 necklace and a $1,120 bracelet. I have the money to buy what I like!!! he even had another seller look at the video and the CLOWN OF A MAN said YES IT SHOWS RIGHT THERE SHE TOOK IT IN HER HAND!!!!! The owner insisted I had it and kept it in my hand when in all reality it was MY necklace that Fanny tested for me NOT the ring they claimed I stole that I had in my hand the entire time!!! The lady Fanny looked somewhere and said "AQUI ESTÁ EL ANILLO" here is the ring!! I got No apology perhaps because I started crying of rage and humiliation!!!! My 12 year old son cried with me because they kept saying I accidentally took their ring!!! I should have called the police my damn self to return the $5320 I had just spent with the people who accused me of theft all the meanwhile Fanny had misplaced the god damn ring!!!! To top it off I planned on buying the ring next week!!!!! And have them fix some gold. These people humiliated me as I've never been humiliated before!!! I am NOT a thief and what you guys did was wrong!!! To Assure you saw in the video that I took it was an accusation!!! If I could I would return this purchase. First and last time I do business with them. I'm so humiliated.

I was trying to find a jewelry store that did repairs since we had a pendant that broke. We browsed…read morearound looking for a shop that seemed to have good customer service. After walking for about 2 blocks we stumbled across this shop. The lady that greeted us was very friendly and informed us that it would take 10mjn to repair. Her price was decent so we agreed to wait. While we waited I decided to look at earnings because I needed new ones and she has a wide variety of earrings. She was willing to show me any earrings I liked. I purchased 2 pairs for $100. Then we decided to look at the Virgin Mary pendants she had and she even helped with picking a chain for it. We never felt pressured into buying anything. She was just so helpful and willing to give us a good price. I will definitely recommend this shop to other friends and family members.

I discovered Kukuly's by chance a few years ago. I was parked in the lot next door and after a long…read morehot afternoon in the Fashion District I came across this tiny shop that was jammed-packed with all sorts of great accessories and handbags that were all one-of-a-kind. Normally when you visit the FD all you see is the same merchandise over and over again in every shop. I picked up a few pieces of jewelry and a gold evening bag that to this day I still get compliments on. So today when I was in need of some earrings for a special event I made my way back here only to discover that Kukuly's had moved across the way to a spot twice as big and jammed packed with twice as much fantastic merchandise. All over the shop you'll see pages of fashion magazines on display from Elle, Vogue and InStyle with images of the latest celebrity red carpet trend and then right next to it on the shelf...the same exact item but for a bargain price. Metal studded handbags - they got it Those dangly earrings you saw Beyonce wearing - they got it That scarf you saw in the tabloids - they got it That one episode of the Hills, Gossip Girl, etc..where you keep seeing that one headband...they got it Chunky beaded necklaces - they got it Vintage-style enamel broaches - they got it That one article in Elle that said (name your trend) would be in this fall - they go it Woven leather belts - they got it a big stylish floppy hat for the pool - they got it You get the idea. Bring lots of spending money with you!!!!

Found a great leather bag for $20!!! Very friendly and…read morehelpful salesperson . They have things you don't find everywhere.

The diamond i got from Chantal Jewelry is just amazing. Excellent cut and sparkle! I was happy…read morewith everything from the excellent service they provide to the great price.

I love Chantal Jewelry! Yoel helped me find a good deal on a bracelet that I had been looking for…read more Thanks!!

Every ten years or so I try and become an expert in all things pearl related - so glad I deferred…read moreto Ikeda Pearl this time. They took the time showing me a variety of pearls - educating me on grades, luster, size etc. I felt secure in my final choice and I know my wife is going to love them.

'Tis the season…read more..... ....to buy myself a Christmas gift! I met the owner years ago on a plane. She was just so pleasant to talk to and before the flight ended, we exchanged digits & business cards. When I got home from my trip, I added her business card to my fishbowl. Well last week I dumped the whole content of that fishbowl on my bed searching for it. It was easy to find since it was the only one with a pearl company written on it. I had an overnight 2 blocks away from the Jewelry District last week. So honestly what's a girl to do?? The store was easy to find. It's on the 6th floor of the International Jewelry Center building (suite 680). You have to ring the doorbell to be let in. Once inside, I was in Pearl Heaven. Beautiful pearls everywhere! The woman I met on the plane greeted me. She hasn't aged a single day! I told her we met on a plane 4, 5 years ago. She recalled, she said, then she introduced me to her mom, who started the business with her dad. After small talks, they told me to look around, take my time, and ask any questions. I must've asked Jessica and her mom a dozen pieces to look at. They were so patient throughout my visit, explaining the different pearls I was looking at. I was overwhelmed, to say the least. I told them I needed time to think, and to eat. So I left. I went across the street to have lunch at one of the gazillion restaurants. Got myself a corner table and spent way too much time deciding which one I should buy, not to mention my budget. And after doing the Santa's Checklist, Have You Been Naughty Or Nice? Answer: YES, I've been really nice. I decided on a Biwa pearl ring because I wanted something practical to wear everyday instead of just date nights. Plus, Google says Biwa pearl is supposed to have the power to purify the thoughts that flow through your mind. I need to cut down the awful swearing that goes through my head when I'm driving in Boston traffic. So I went back and became the proud owner of this mind purification ring (and I've cut down on "You Effen Moron, use your blinkah!" quite a bit this week, not entirely yet). I love this store. I love these 2 ladies. Going here was so different than going into a regular jewelry store in a mall. It's a beautiful store with an added comfort in mind, such as the sofas overlooking downtown LA. Ikeda Pearl is a family business, and you'll sense that right away. I was treated with so much care without the feeling that I had to buy anything. I'm glad I saved their business card.

Wow wow wow this place is so special. First, logistics: it's a bit hard to find, if you use Apple…read moreMaps it'll look like it's not there! I thought it must no longer exist, luckily some man asked me what I was looking for and directed me inside the big mall entrance on the corner of 9th and Santee. Most of the shops inside this mall are unoccupied but they're in there ! If you enter from that corner, head allll the way down the hall and hang a left- otherwise there's a mall entrance closer to the shop on Maple just north of 9th street. Anyway once you find it, it's well worth it! I'm working on a beaded purse for a friend's birthday and needed a very specific type of bead in bulk. I tried all the other huge bead stores on Maple- they were cool but didn't have this very simple thing I needed- tons of 6mm or 8mm faceted lightweight beads. Then I came here - it's a beautiful little shop, a true experience when you walk in. There are these little drawers going all the way up the walls, with all the special vintage beads meticulously organized and displayed. Then in the center aisles, tons of big bags of bulk beads at affordable prices and some beautiful string beads hanging above. The guy even knew how many beads were in each bag which was very helpful, the people at the other places had no clue how much were in the smaller bunches even. I needed ~2000 beads and ended up getting ~3000 just to be safe for about $20 total. I was in a rush on my lunch break but can't wait to come back and pick out some special vintage beads - they have so many gorgeous unique ones that you'll never find anywhere else and again, very fair pricing. The couple who I'm guessing own it were so incredibly sweet and helpful. A palate cleanser after one of the big bead stores around the corner, the owner was so rude that I decided to take my business elsewhere- so glad I did because Anabelle's was next on my list. Truly a gem - one of those places that makes to stop and admire what soul it gives LA. If you haven't spent much time in the fashion district it is such a unique and vibrant part of the city, a must see, and this shop is a must stop along with Beads Factory- if you're into beading these two are the only two you need- they compliment each other well with their unique stock.

A bit tucked away in a mall-like building, this is a small and somewhat nondescript store. The…read moreowners were nice and friendly. They did have some vintage beads (particularly bugle beads and some glass pearls from Japan). Prices were reasonable but not particularly low. The selection was a bit smaller than i expected but i think they have more findings and tiny beads tucked away but i was more focused on the larger beads

Michael's is the king of lapidary shops in orange county. Anyone who has lived here for a long time…read moreand loves cutting stones, making jewelry, and learning about the proper use of materials will know this place. It came straight from the rock hunting craze of the late 50s and early 60s, and continued to the present (although in a different building). It's been handed down from it's original owners, who knew more about lapidary and metal working than just about anyone you could ever find. I remember what the store owner taught me 30 years ago about jewelry when I first became interested. He said, "glue has no place in jewelry". Contrast that with the "other" michaels (the big chain), and you'll find glue as the starting point for some of the jewelry making projects featured on their web page. If you want your jewelry to be beautiful and last a thousand years, this is the place to check out.

was calling around looking for gem rough for lapidary, but they have no answering machine, and are…read moreapparently not open mondays or tuesdays by noon, which is when I gave up. was directed by Reynoso Lapidary & Supply (who didn't carry what I needed) to try Jewel Tunnel Imports, who are wholesale only, who then kindly recommended I try Burminco Rocks and Minerals. am just leaving this note here to help others who are searching YELP for "lapidary"

I called about selling a collection of old pawn vintage Native American jewelry and some by known…read moreartists. Todd asked me to photo my squash blossom necklaces, front and back, and the hallmarks, and text them to him. I did. He gave me a number that isn't in service. Todd, I had planned on buying things while I was there. Now nope. You know, just cause I'm selling doesn't mean I'm not buying. Todd, Todd, Todd, my brother, I'm so sad. I'm going elsewhere.

Before the White man arrived on these Pacific shores, it was the Iroquois, the Algonquin, the…read moreShawnee, Cheyenne, Sioux, and the Navajo that ruled these lands. Descendants of these great nations continue to preserve the ancient traditions, customs, and craftwork. Catch a glimpse of this timeless eye candy at Taos. On display are tomahawks, arrowheads, weave baskets, peace pipes and jewelry you won't find anywhere else in the LA metro. All the turquoise and silver ornaments are handmade from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Study the stunning custom knives outfitted with precious stone and bone handles. The proprietor, Todd Swift, an Irish gentleman, is extraordinarily friendly and eager to educate you about the history of each bracelet, ring, and medallion you wanna take home with you. That's a piece of history around your neck, partner. northeast of the Promenade. ... Albuquerque (NM) jewelry enthusiast, Todd Swift, was raised in his parent's Native American Gallery amid Navajo silversmiths like Esther Wood. From her he learned to solder, string necklaces and make silver hooks and eyes. Mr. Swift has designed custom jewelry for movies like Windtalkers, Lonesome Dove, Dances With Wolves and Get Shorty. http://www.taostradingcompany.com/aboutus.php

Came by Mazatlan Jewelers today after having a bad experience with my previous jeweler, and I'm…read moreglad I did. Omar was very honest, professional, and patient with me while I was trying to decide on the right ring. He went over multiple options and helped me pick out a 14k gold Versace ring that I really liked at a very affordable and competitive price. Omar was also very honest and professional enough to call me back and give me a refund on some work I wanted done on my old jewelry, and he didn't even charge me for cleaning up my jewelry. That level of customer service is hard to find nowadays. Definitely coming back here again for more jewelry. Highly recommend checking them out!

i been coming here for like 10 years and these guys always took care of me. i read some of their…read morebad reviews and i dont believe any of them because i have dealt with them personally many times. i will be going back there too !!!! these guys are the best