I found a ring in an old jewelry box and had no idea how old it was or whether it was real 14K gold…read moreor a genuine ruby. I called hoping someone could help, and Megan was absolutely wonderful! She fit me in the very same day, took the time to carefully examine the ring, answered all of my questions, and explained everything so thoroughly. She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and never made me feel rushed. I left with so much more information and a real appreciation for the piece. I highly recommend Megan if you're looking for an honest, experienced jeweler!

Brought Megan a platinum band and blue topaz stone that needed resizing and resetting. She did an…read moreamazing job and the ring came back better than new! Shes a sole proprietor and does fantastic work at honest prices - better yet; she gives great advice on best way to get the most out of your jewelry. Her custom creations look fantastic too! Definitely a good place to shop before Christmas/birthdays and anniversaries! Can't go wrong with real gemstones and jewelry.

I was very disappointed in Mulloy's. I have gone there before and been happy. We went to buy an…read moreanniversary ring for me. We decided to try to go the route of purchasing a stone and having the ring designed. We made the mistake of telling them our budget. The stone choices we received were the worst and smallest stones and by the time we talked about a setting, miraculously, the price was just what we said our budge was. Then we were told, "Although it's not in your budget, we do have other stones we could offer." So we felt like terrible and left though our budget was $5,000. We will never go back again.

Beautiful store and the customer service is excellent. I was in a bit of a time crunch and needed a…read morepearl necklace repaired in time for my son's wedding. They went out of their way to get my necklace repaired swiftly so that I would have in time for the wedding. Necklace looks great, too! So grateful!

Peter created a fantastic diamond necklace for me! His expertise and experience as a jeweler…read morehelped my decision making process! I would 100% reccomend using him!

The other day, I walked into Gems of La Costa to have my ring repaired, and I was immediately…read moregreeted by a lovely woman named Rhonda. She welcomed me warmly and took the time to ask what I needed help with. I explained that I was missing a few diamonds and needed some additional repairs. Rhonda carefully inspected my ring and helped me understand exactly what needed to be done. She was incredibly patient with all of my questions and concerns and never made me feel rushed. She truly took her time with me, and I felt like she genuinely cared about making sure I was taken care of. I really appreciate the amazing customer service Rhonda provided and how valued she made me feel as a customer. My experience was wonderful, and I will absolutely be returning to Gems of La Costa in the future. Thank you, Rhonda, for making what could have been a stressful experience such a positive one!

Great service and value. The shop is also quite fun to browse through. It is a hidden gem.read more

Amazing work- resized my Grandma's vintage ring to a larger fit since her ring size changed. It was…read moreintricate work and when done, looked great. Highly recommend

My husband and I brought in a family heirloom Into familiar…read morejewelers. We wanted to have a Solitaire set into a new engagement setting. And get a wedding band to match. Annie was so wonderful in helping me find the setting of my dreams. She was so sweet, personable, and helpful throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful for the time she took with myself and my husband to work with our specific situation. Even when I changed my mind a couple of times on my choice of settings. She was always patient and helpful throughout the whole process. I would recommend Annie to anyone who was looking to find their perfect jewelry needs. 10 out of 10 experience.

Annie was amazing to work with while making my custom engagement ring. I told her the shape of the…read morestone I wanted and the that I wanted a classic, vintage look and she made it happen. My ring is stunning and I love it so much.

Lynne Merchant has been making innovative and strong wire work for over 40 years. She focuses on…read morehand-crafted jewelry that moves and fits perfectly on the body. Among her many interests she is a mixed media artist, cabinet of curiosities keeper, and world traveler. Taking inspiration from those travels combined with ancient techniques, she continues to create new and interesting things. After having an atelier (workshop) at the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach for over 20 years, Lynne continues to work in her private atelier. She can be reached for private appointments. To contact her please visit her website www.lynnemerchant.com and fill out the contact form!

Stumbled upon Lynn Merchant's website YEARS ago, then I saved her free online tutorials onto my…read morecomputer. Unfotunately that desktop computer died, so I lost ALL the tutorials I saved via printing them out: BOO HOO! Her work is GREAT: and I often visited her website to reenforce her methods of organic designs & style. Thanks! Juli ;)

Very cute gift shop with representation of many local artists and nicely displayed items. I found…read morethis place just by coincidence as was having coffee at the charming coffee shop right in the corner (I was not very familiar with this corner of Encinitas). I found several earrings that were very nice and the painting in the walls are my style. Also the rug that welcomes you to the store is super nice and I could not resist to take a picture of it. However, could not find that special item to buy yesterday. I guess I need more visits, but so far pretty cool store.

Proprietor Debra Skinner opened this lovely little flavor about three months ago. Varying from…read morepost modern fashion sketches, to african jewelry tied to philanthropy - this is definitely a store just to stop in and see what they've got this weekend. Stopped in on my way to The Den, and was warmly greeted by Debra. Good luck with the business!!

If I could give Foster's Jewelry more than 5 stars, I absolutely would…read more Stephen created my dream engagement ring, and I truly couldn't be more obsessed with it. We brought him a diamond, and he designed a custom setting and placed it on a beautiful cigar band. The final result is even more stunning than I ever imagined. It is, without a doubt, my favorite piece of jewelry I own and something I'll cherish every single day for the rest of my life. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are exceptional. You can tell Stephen genuinely cares about creating pieces that are not only beautiful but built to last. Beyond his incredible talent, he's also one of the kindest and most honest jewelers you'll ever meet. Throughout the entire process, he made us feel like his top priority. After I got engaged, I realized I wanted the setting to sit a little lower. I brought it back to Stephen, and within just a few hours he adjusted it perfectly. It was such a small change, but it made all the difference, and he couldn't have been more accommodating. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, personal, and stress free. I'll absolutely be returning to have my wedding band made by Stephen, and I can't imagine trusting anyone else with such meaningful jewelry. If you're looking for a custom engagement ring, a one of a kind piece, or want to transform a family heirloom into something you'll treasure forever, I cannot recommend Foster's Jewelry enough. You won't just leave with beautiful jewelry. You'll leave with something truly special.

I'm really glad my mom discovered Stephen's shop and recommended him to me during my search for a…read morecustom wedding band. He is so warm, friendly, and has decades of experience being a jeweler. It was an easy conversation sharing what I had in mind, and Stephen sent a CAD design over quickly. Once I confirmed the design and sizing, my ring was ready in under two weeks and is exactly what I envisioned! It's absolutely beautiful and working with Stephen made all the difference in my experience. He won't be doing this forever, and trustworthy jewelers can be hard to find, so whether you want custom jewelry or ready-made pieces, I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen!