This week I took my 13 yr old grandson, who is very interested in rock hounding and loves gems and…read moremineral collections, to Burton's. My grandson got to meet John and his family. We spent 3 hours with John, his daughter Carrie and the staff. What an amazing visit. They were so nice! knowledgeable, and kind. They gave Sawyer a complete tour of the shop and shared the wonderful history and stories of many of their products: Gems, minerals, rocks, stones, meteorites, hand made Jewelry and much more. The Knowledge the folks at Burton' Gems shared was "beyond Epic" "very cool" according to my grandson. John is a living legend in the industry. They were so kind to give their time to Sawyer. We had visited The LA Zoo, Disneyland/California Adventure, and Magic Mountain this week. Sawyer was so impressed and in awe. We had a great time but I had such joy in seeing a 13 yr old young man being so excited for 3 hour, this was The most "Epic time he ever had". I loved the day as well. So cool to hear John's history and visit a truly amazing shop. To be treated so kindly. Just a wonderful day. If you are a geologist, love gems, jewelry, rocks and minerals. This is THE place to visit. as Sawyer said many times: "Epic" !!!!

What does it mean to be a hidden gem? It's an expression that we all use flippantly as we go about…read moreour busy lives that are increasingly commercialized and standardized. Every so often, you stumble across something so unexpected that it leaves a mark on your day. This gem shop was exactly that. My daughter likes gems and I was looking to surprise her with a unique outing so I yelped a gem shop and stumbled across this one. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly and regaled with stories of everything in the shop. It felt like a museum that was for sale. They had everything from the affordable $1 "babysitter" bin of rocks to keep the kiddos entertained, to the essentially priceless (and everything in between). The highlight for me was the vintage jewelry pieces. They were so unique and stunning in a way that modern jewelry stores simply cannot compare. If you're looking for a nice piece of jewelry to surprise someone, they can definitely help. The owners were happy to discuss details of every stone and encouraged questions from my daughter like she was on a class field trip. They delighted in letting her hold and touch things that were clearly out of her price range. My husband enjoyed the fossilized dinosaur poop, because... poop. They also carve their own stones, and do repair work! If you have been meaning to stop in here, then I encourage you to do so as soon as you can. If they don't have it, I'm betting they can get it. We delighted in the stories and the gems, and cannot wait to return to hang out with these lovely folks.

Love love love this place…read more Always find what I need Love that workshops and activities

I'm a customer that started my spiritual journey last year. I like to check out their products when…read moreI feel I need to and like trying out different services from their readers/healers. The store: I have come here for a limpia cleansing from Addie & bought crystals. I enjoyed my experience and definitely recommend trying it out. The owner books on the weekend different guests psychics and healers. They also have events which I have never been to but look interesting. I came recently for candles but decided to get a heart-shaped peach selenite crystal & did the love ritual/spell. If you're curious about healing & tarot services, this store excels with that. I love cats so much... wish I could own one and am more than happy to pet the cats of the shop. Bi-monthly Psychic Fair: Every 2 months (I think?) the owner hosts a psychic fair. There were quite a bit of vendors at the last one and they all offered different things. Tarot, astrology, fragrance readings, and there was also jewelry, candles, jam, art, and ceramics. I recommend 1.5-3 hours so you can enjoy the fair. I forgot the hours but I only went for an hour and wish I went longer. I got a tarot reading from nocturna & connected with her energy. I wish I got a tamale & next time I will buy jam from the lady that let me test it. (16/100)

Found this place as I was planning a candle making projects with my cousins and need some supplies…read more Got to meet the owner Casey and her cute pooch. Super nice and lots of variety of stones and supplies for about the average price range. Despite their seemingly small establishment, they carry a good selection and are very knowledgeable. I also got to meet Magoly (sorry I'm sure I'm spelling both of your names incorrectly). Also very knowledgeable and a ray of sunshine! This might be the only stone/gem shop in town and so happy they're here. Definitely would recommend checking them out. They're located in the back of the plaza that has Grams KBBQ in it, in the old Immanuel Music store.

I have lived in this area for a few years and just found this shop down the street from me. I was…read moreso excited to have a shop like this so close. The owner was very friendly and helpful. They have a large variety of stones to choose from. I found my Florida Water and candles, exactly what I was looking for. They do not have a sign above the shop only on the window. It took a little while to find it, but it was worth it. I'm glad I found it and look forward to stopping by again.

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"

So while yes Bryan is my guy here don't sleep on Tony if you're there on Wednesdays! Regardless who…read moreyou see I can't say enough good things about everyone at Beach loan services! They got me more for what I wanted than I ever expected and have done it over and over again!! Will 100% be back!

was satisfied with the service, good workers. i recomend talking to bryan, won't waste your time…read more Guaranteed satisfaction

Drove over an hour to meet with Rolf at his office and it was totally worth it! Rolf is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and was really helpful. Not only did he do the appraisals but he walked me through every detail so I reallly learned alot from him today. He has a very warm personality and genuinely wants to do his best for you. When he was finished and told me how much he charged I felt that it was a really fair and reasonable price for all the time and information he shared with me. He even said he does travel for his business so next time I may be able to avoid the commute. There are not many GIA gemologist that are familiar with Jade and I can highly recommend Rolf as being one that knows his stuff!

From the owner: We provide Gem Lab and Jewelry Appraisal services in Southern California…read more Credential includes GIA Graduate Gemologist (GIA GG, AJP) and Certified Member with National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (C.M., NAJA) Our firm believes the value of your jewelry and provides on call services to the location of your choice or onsite service in Ontario, CA. Jewelry Appraisal for insurance purposes or Estate Jewelry Probate Appraisal. We also provide stone repairs and hold stone faceting classes. Feel free to contact us anytime.

I had some silver silverware and some old rings that were given to me by my mother. I didn't know…read morethe value of any of these items. The clerk checked and organized the items for me. Then the owner gave me good advice and a good price for the items. I was very nervous because it was my mom's jewelry but the owner was very professional and answered my questions. Also, the jewelry store is very nice. I highly recommend this business.

Charlie and staff always helpful and attentive. I purchased…read morenice anniversary gift for my wife. It was a beautiful diamond studded pendant on a 18 inch yellow gold chain. My wife was very impressed and pleased with the gift. I continue to have very good luck, with last minute jewelry gifts, at Diamond International. Thx, Charlie

Had my Mother-in-law's wedding set which they made into several pairs of earrings. Have had…read moreseveral of my own pieces altered or together we re-designed. Mark is amazing and has good insight and suggestions that fit YOU

Speedy service and quality too! Took a Cuban link bracelet that had broken and they had it fixed in…read moreless than 72 hours! Would absolutely recommend, 10000/10

We had a wonderful experience working with Clay at Integrity Jewelers. From the very beginning, we…read morenever felt rushed or pressured in any way. Clay took the time to guide us through every step of the process, answer our questions, and make sure we truly understood our options before making such an important decision. Choosing the perfect engagement ring can feel overwhelming, but Clay made the entire journey simple, comfortable, and enjoyable. His knowledge, patience, honesty, and attention to detail gave us so much clarity and confidence that we were making the right choices. What stood out most was how much Clay genuinely cared about helping us find the right ring, not just selling us a ring. He listened to what mattered to us, helped us compare styles and details, and made sure the final choice felt meaningful and perfect. We are extremely grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Clay and Integrity Jewelers to anyone looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry, expert guidance, and a truly trustworthy experience.

For about 2-3 months, I was ring shopping everywhere. Online and in store, everything was…read morecomplicated and frustrating because most of the engagement rings I found were set or would cost an arm & a leg to get it custom. Integrity Jewelers steps in. Clay is amazing. We walked me through every step of the process of designing the ring, incorporating my ideas, his recommendations....he made everything easy. My stress, gone. Thank you Clay!