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    The Diamond Source

    4.5 (226 reviews)
    PriceyJewelry
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    3rd time a stone fell out!
    Jess M.

    My husband purchased my engagement and wedding band here. My wedding band has 12 purple sapphire stones on it. Not even 24 hours after being married, a stone already came out. They said they would fix it and to give them a week. ONE MONTH LATER, after calling several times, it was ready for pick up. Fanny presented me the ring and it was MISSING A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STONE. Again, Fanny said they would fix it. About a week later, it was ready for pick up. I wore my engagement ring for not even an hour and ANOTHER DIFFERENT STONE JUST CAME OUT. I'm in tears now because I got married at the end of August and haven't gotten more than 24 hours with my wedding band. At this point, I want my money back and I'll take my business elsewhere. DO NOT RECCOMMEND THIS PLACE! Fanny- work on your customer service as well. You're passive aggressive, rude, and lack compassion.

    My wife's ring after it was repaired.
    Chris T.

    I've bought a few pieces of jewelry here over the years and Love them. Recently my wife hit her hand on something and bent her wedding ring so I took it back in to see if it could be repaired. They said to leave it with them for an hour. I walked around Old Town and when I came back they handed me the Ring and it looked like new! I asked what I owed them and they said nothing. After 30+ years they repaired it for free! That's great customer service!

    Mom's sapphire ring

    Marco and Fannie are awesome! They helped me to select my dream sapphire ring with a reasonable price. The picture cannot justify how beautiful and sparkly the ring is! I am forever grateful to both of them and the diamond source store.

    Brooke P.

    Caring, passionate, and personalized. Marco and his daughter did a phenomenal job in helping our ring come to fruition. His superior knowledge of the diamond trade and willingness to work with the individual is immediately known when you get there. An uncommon virtue not found with other jewelers who are just looking for a sale or pushing low quality lab diamonds. A repeat customer for life, my fiancé and I could not be more pleased with the result and the experience at Diamond Source. A cut above.

    Christina M.

    We have purchased earrings and our engagement and wedding bands here in 2005. I still visit 1-2 times a year to have them cleaned and it's one of my favorite things about our purchase from Mar. The quality is extraordinary and my pieces from the diamond source still shine like they are brand new!

    Wedding ring
    Alethea A.

    In 1997 my fiancé and I went to the Diamond source to select our wedding rings. 26 years later we had my anniversary band made for our 25 years. I couldn't be happier with the end product. My ring is beautiful and like brand new. I highly recommend the skill and talent of the Diamond Source! Thank you Marco

    Thank you Marco Levi! We Love your work!
    Rory C.

    We've been customers 20 years ago when we upgraded our original wedding ring. Marco Levi and company is fantastic and are know for their quality work. If you want jewelry that will last a lifetime, please consider The Diamond Source in Old Town San Diego.

    Merik S.

    Absolutely LOVE this jewelry store. They are family owned and such nice people. They make this shopping experience so memorable and are willing to create any diamond ring you have in mind. However, they have beautiful and extremely unique rings to choose from already!! It's a quality diamond ring and was a beautiful experience picking it out with my fiancé. Will definitely be back for my wedding band as well :)

    My beautiful wedding ring still sparkling after almost 30 years!
    S J.

    We have been happy customers of The Diamond Source for almost 30 years. Marco, Fannie & Dave are the best in the business & treat every single person with respect. I think there is a misconception that you have to be a high roller for this store & there could be nothing further from the truth. When my husband bought my 1st diamond engagement ring from The Diamond Source he did not have a lot of money to spend. He bought a beautiful but small ring for me & years later when we had a little more income we were able to trade that 1st diamond in for something with a little more sparkle. I had custom earrings made from here & numerous ring repairs over the years ( I'm hard on my jewelry) & the guys are just great!! I recommend The Diamond Source to ever single person I know!! I'll never buy fine jewelry anywhere but here! You won't be disappointed!!

    Our awesome 2  plus carat Sapphire and platinum engagement ring!

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    Ask the Community - The Diamond Source

    I lost a diamond in my wedding band. Is this place able to do repairs? I don't have the diamond.

    Yes, My husband bought our wedding rings there and I lost my diamond also and they repaired it and gave me an extra prong and replaced my 2 carat diamond ring at a discount. They are very reasonable and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about… 

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    Review Highlights - The Diamond Source

    David won us over by introducing us to the owner and his daughter, who are the only other two that work there.

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    I came into the store with my now fiancé just looking to try on some rings to see what style she…read moreliked. Sergei ended up being the one to help us out and I ended up ordering a ring from him the next day. They completed the ring in less than 3 weeks. From start to finish Sergei took amazing care of us and went above and beyond. The ring itself was amazing as well. If decide to check them out, ask for Sergei, you won't regret it!

    We had the absolute best experience with Edmond, the owner of David & Sons Jewelers in La Jolla! My…read moreboyfriend and I came in to look at engagement rings, and from the moment we walked in, Edmond made the entire experience so special and enjoyable. He took the time to genuinely educate us about diamonds, from cut, clarity, and color to what makes a diamond truly beautiful and helped us understand all of our options without ever making us feel pressured or rushed. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and present throughout the entire process. We were able to design the perfect ring for us, and we are SO excited about it! It was such a meaningful experience, and we are incredibly thankful to Edmond for making it so easy, fun, and memorable. You can truly tell that David & Sons has been in business for 40 years, the experience and knowledge really show. They also have an incredible selection of loose diamonds, more than anywhere else we looked. We couldn't recommend Edmond and David & Sons enough!

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    4.9(1k reviews)
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    95 years in business
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    I originally bought my wife's engagement ring from Diamond Connection, and they took incredible…read morecare of me from the very beginning. Years later, we experienced the nightmare of having the diamond fall out and become lost. Due to some unusual circumstances, the ring wasn't insured, and we were devastated. I went back to Diamond Connection and explained what had happened. They treated me with genuine empathy and went above and beyond to help. They set us up with a new--and even better--diamond at a more-than-fair price. They certainly weren't obligated to take care of us the way they did, which made their kindness and integrity mean even more. This is a business that truly stands behind its customers and builds relationships that last well beyond the original purchase. I couldn't recommend Diamond Connection more highly.

    I have been dying to leave this review. My husband and I visited The Diamond Connection twice…read morebefore finalizing my new custom ring. We also visited three other jewelers to see what my options were, but none compared to The Diamond Connection. Adam was so great at helping me customize my ring. I was going back and forth with different carat sizes and he gently nudged me towards the one that best suited my petite hands. The final design that was created for us was so beautiful, but actually seeing the custom ring on my hand was breathtaking! My new ring is perfect! It's feminine, it's stunning, and fully encompasses our 25-year love story. Adam, thank you for your time, your patience and especially for your expertise.

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    David Levi and Sons Jewelers & Buyers - Here is the beautiful ring that David made! She loved it!!!

    David Levi and Sons Jewelers & Buyers

    4.9(1.2k reviews)
    3.3 miGaslamp, East Village
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    Beat or match prices
    Offers customized solutions

    Rose was very helpful! She helped my fiancé custom design the ring of my dreams. Thank you Rose for…read morebeing collaborative and communicative through the whole process!

    Hands down the best experience working with Nancy and David. They sourced a few uniquely cut…read morediamonds I had my heart set on that other jewelers quoted me insane prices just to find. While I understand the other jewelers have a very different business model, the choice on who to trust with my ring with was easy to make. They were incredibly helpful and when I asked if I should go bigger on my diamond, sweet Nancy told me not to because of my hand size. The team operates with so much integrity and Nancy was absolutely right, I LOVE the size of the diamonds I chose and this ring is a dream (and was much more affordable than I anticipated). In the middle of this whole process I also got my great aunts ruby ring reset in the original setting my mom inherited. They did this in one afternoon and charged $200 less than I was quoted elsewhere. I have a hobby of buying loose diamonds at auction and plan to have them all set into jewelry here because of the fantastic service and excellent work they do. I recommend anyone who asks me about my ring to look into David Levi and Sons. I also had so much fun looking at all the other beautiful rings they have displayed and wandering around the whole building.

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    Love it! Thanks David!

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    5.0(738 reviews)
    3.3 miGaslamp, East Village
    $$
    Beat or match prices
    Offers payment plans

    I can't recommend Ariel highly enough. I walked in completely convinced that I wanted a natural…read morediamond - and from a business standpoint, he easily could have agreed and sold me exactly what I came in asking for. Instead, he took the time to educate me and gave me his honest professional opinion. To my surprise, he actually changed my mind. His recommendation wasn't what would have made him the most money; it was what he genuinely believed was the best choice for me. That level of integrity is incredibly rare, especially in an industry where sales can so easily come first. Ariel earned my trust within minutes, and that's worth far more than any sales pitch. What impressed us just as much was his commitment after we left. He gave my partner his personal cell phone number and told him to reach out anytime with questions throughout the process. That kind of accessibility and customer care is almost unheard of these days. If you're looking for a jeweler who values relationships, honesty, and exceptional service over making a quick sale, Ariel is the person to see. We left feeling informed, confident, and grateful that we found someone we can genuinely trust. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for an engagement ring or fine jewelry.

    Ariel and his team provide a truly world-class experience. From the moment I walked in, the service…read morewas highly professional, attentive, and transparent. Ariel made me feel comfortable. There was no hassle, no pressure, and he let me and my fiancée try on a ton of rings without any appointment. He took the time to educate me on everything, making me feel completely confident in my purchase. The wedding ring is flawless and the attention to detail is unmatched!! Cannot recommend this place enough!! Thank you again Ariel.

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    Me, absolutely stunned by my ring

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