Nick at Diamano is the REAL DEAL. I was in town to pick up a pair of 14k gold cufflinks I'd won at auction and wanted to sell the gold locally. Since I'm still learning the ropes, I did my research on reputable places that buy gold for cash, and Diamano immediately stood out. I checked a few other spots first, but none of them felt right or offered what I was looking for. When I finally went to Diamano, Nick took the time to walk me through everything, answered my questions honestly, and gave me a quote that I felt great about with no pressure and no hesitation. Beyond the transaction, we had a genuinely good conversation, and I left feeling like I'd built a real connection, not just completed a sale. If you have gold to sell for cash, or you just want to deal with someone knowledgeable, fair, and easy to talk to, Nick is your guy. read more

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After months of searching for the perfect jeweler to bring my fiancé's dream engagement ring to life, we had the incredible fortune of finding Diamano Jewelry and meeting Nick last summer. Not only did he make our dreams come true with the stunning engagement and wedding rings that he crafted for us, but Nick made every step of the process so seamless and memorable. From the moment we stepped into the store for our first appointment, Nick treated us with kindness and respect, and his infectious enthusiasm made the entire process feel so special. He generously shared his decades-long industry knowledge with my fiancé and I as we finalized the design of our rings, which gave us confidence in our final design decisions. I remember the day that I arrived at Nick's store to pick up the finished rings and recall being immediately overcome with a flood of emotions upon finally seeing them in person and imagining my fiancé's reaction on the day of the proposal. A few months later, this imagined moment became reality when I had the privilege of proposing to the love of my life and watching her eyes light up as soon as I placed this beautiful ring on her finger. We are so grateful to Nick for bringing our dream rings to life, and we look forward to enlisting his help in bringing other projects to life over the years to come. read more

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Working with Nick is a pleasure! I had no idea what to expect when looking into getting an engagement ring and Nick made the process very smooth. I appreciate how responsive he is and how he goes above and beyond at answering all my questions. He helped me through the process of selecting a stone, selecting a metal and showed me many design options. We ultimately went with a custom design and I was shocked at how quick Nick got the design out for me to review. It came out even better than I imagined, and my fiancée loves it! We were also able to get it resized and engraved immediately after. Nick is quick! Looking forward to working with him on the bands! Highly recommend. read more

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Nick at Diamano is the best! I have sold gold and silver jewelry and coins there and he is always so honest and helpful. I have also had him size and clean some of my rings and they looked beautiful. I had a ring from my aunt that I really wanted size, but he was honest about the integrity of the ring and told me making it too much larger would not be a good idea and explained it so well. I trust him so much that I left my wedding ring for him to make into a necklace, I'm excited to get it. My husband passed away over 20 years ago and I've wanted to do this for a long time and getting to know Nick and his passion and talent for jewelry I finally did it! I'm excited to see it when it's ready I know he said he's going do something unique. I highly recommend him if you're looking for someone you can trust in selling old jewelry or you want to buy or have something made for you, you will feel good in Nicks hands. He has so many interesting stories about the jewelry business. read more

If you are looking to propose, come to Nick at Diamano Jewelry! I went into this process with little to no knowledge, and for something as stressful as picking out a ring can be, Nick truly made the process the easiest it could have been. Out of all the places I went to, he was the most personal, and really made me feel like I could put all my trust in him, and I'm so glad I did! Before buying the ring, he walked me through the process and made me feel a huge weight off my shoulders because I knew I could trust him with the ring I wanted! He looked at the reference photos of the type of ring I wanted for my girlfriend, and he was able to somehow add his own unique touches and make the ring even better than I ever could have imagined! It truly was the perfect ring for my girlfriend. I proposed to her just yesterday, and it has been the most magical 24 hours of my life, and thanks to Nick, my girlfriend now has the ring of her dreams! If you need someone to trust and don't know where to look, please go to Nick! I trusted him from the beginning and I'm very happy to say that he made this experience the most memorable time of my life. I will definitely refer him to anyone looking to propose! Thank you Nick! read more

After my fiancé surprised me with this gorgeous custom engagement ring in Hawaii right before the quarantine and lockdown hit 2020 in March, he has been telling everyone about Nick and Diamano Jewelry! We've had lots of friends and family getting engaged during the pandemic as well and we recommended Diamano. My fiancé worked with Nick in creating a custom piece centered around my birthstone and favorite color, an amethyst surrounded by pave diamonds. The basket/prong holding the main stone is also custom created with our anniversary date and a heart. Nick did the most amazing job making my ring and I'm so happy with it! My fiancé says that Nick is so pleasant to work with in designing and sharing ideas in creating this work of art. We will be seeing Nick soon to get our wedding bands for our wedding in 2021! read more

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This place is this best! I sell all of my scrap gold here AND buy the most unique pieces of jewelry! Prior to coming here, I hated to select a jewelers...they all remind me of used car salesmen...blech, my worst nightmare....getting ripped off blindly while someone is having a laugh. This place is so trustworthy with NO slime factor. Coming here is like going to see a family member! Don't hesitate and don't go anywhere else! read more

I randomly found Nick when I called to see if I could come in just for ring sizing. My fiancé and I walked in and he was super friendly and welcoming. We weren't even going to make any purchases from him and he was so sweet about helping us. He ended up telling us about how he does custom work and he seemed SO passionate and knowledgeable about jewelry that we were absolutely sold on having Nick create my e-ring and wedding band set. I spoke to Nick extensively about what look I wanted and how I wanted the ring to feel. I had my stone already, but I wanted it set in a dainty half eternity with a full eternity band to complement it. I wanted a very low setting and we decided a basket would work best for me. Nick drew up the quote and had it out to me within days and estimated a month in crafting time. (He managed to get the work done in 2 weeks! Amazing!) Throughout the entire process, Nick emailed and texted a ton of photos and answered all my questions and concerns. I felt so annoying because I kept debating and doubting because I couldn't see the final product in my head. I wanted it to be perfect and I was just worried. Nick never made me feel my questions were unwarranted and he kept reassuring me that it would be perfect. He was 100% available and fast with responses. The day came and he sent me photos and videos of the completed ring. My fiancé and I were FLOORED. It was so so so beautiful and I almost cried because it was exactly what I dreamt of. My heart is so happy! I'm so pleased we found Nick. Definitely go see him if you're looking for custom pieces. The man just leaks passion, talent, and knowledge from his pores. His customer service is unbeatable and his prices are very fair. He's got a beautiful store too! I can't say enough kind things about him!! read more

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Let me start with saying I couldn't be happier with Nick's work and customer service. He made what should have been a very stressful process into a positive and smooth experience. And it was all worth it once I saw my fiancées smile when she saw the ring once I proposed. I've dealt with many jewelers in the past and I know shopping for an engagement ring is a very personal experience. Building rapport and trust with the jeweler is a very big part of the process for me. This is where Nick stood out when I showed up with my girlfriend at the time. She was very specific in what she wanted and Nick assured us he would do everything in his power to make her picture of the ring come true. Only problem was I couldn't come in to the store to hash things out since I live on the east coast. However, this was never a problem throughout the process. Once I decided to go with Nick he called me to find out what I wanted for the ring. After spending about 30-45 min on the phone with him I knew he understood what my fiancée and I wanted. I figured it would have taken a while to find the right oval diamond, but Nick came across one that turned out to be perfect. Of course there were bigger more expensive diamonds out there, but he told me that this was the perfect diamond for my ring. He sent me pictures, reports, and videos of the diamond which allowed me to see what he was seeing. Once we had the diamond he then started designing the ring and matching band. Being able to see computer-aided designs (CAD) helped me get a better idea of everything. Of course I had an idea of what it would look like, but seeing the CAD brought it to life. After going back and forth through emails and texts and a complete redesign of the initial CAD, Nick was able to design exactly what we had in mind. But the process didn't stop there. He sent me pictures of the ring from when it first came out of the oven, to polishing it, and the final product including close ups of the engravings. This helped me feel involved with the process and know exactly where we were with coming up with the final product. Overall working with Nick was amazing. He made an image in my head in to an actual physical object. I was hesitant to work with a jeweler on the other side of the country, but Nick alleviated any fears I had. The ring was perfect and exactly what my fiancée wanted. read more

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Excellent jeweler - great service, great quality!! My husband purchased a beautiful diamond heart necklace for me from Diamano. We were so impressed, we took my 20+ year old diamond ring to be fixed. Nick took a look at it and suggested we let him remake the ring, rather than fix it. I was hesitant at first, but he patiently explained why this would be better, he could make it stronger/safer to house my diamonds and the price to remake it was actually very reasonable. We took the plunged and let him remake it. The "new" ring is absolutely gorgeous and we are totally thrilled with the results!! Diamono is now our go to jeweler!! read more

Came here to look at men's wedding bands for my wedding that was coming up in a few weeks. Talked to Nick and we talked about making a custom ring since what I wanted was not really available anywhere. Great all around experience, although I eventually decided against getting the more fancy wedding band we discussed. Will definitely return in the future if I decide to pull the trigger though. read more

I can finally rate this place now that I surprised my fiancé with her engagement ring!!! Ladies and gentlemen, Nick is a total god-send of a jeweler. I wish I could type out the whole story of how we met, how I stumbled into buying the perfect ring, and how he helped me pick//design//clean//engrave//and resize the perfect engagement ring for my fiancé. She absolutely lost her mind when she saw it and couldn't wait to come in and meet Nick once I told her about the man who helped design/build it. Nick was super honest, communicative, and respectful of my budget and wishes for design style. He hunted down the perfect pear shaped diamond for me and it sparkles like none other. Fellas, if you're looking for a "diamond guy" this is your guy. He owns the store and has been doing this for decades so you don't have to worry about some sketchy salesperson at Jared's trying to make a fat commission off your lack of jewelry knowledge. Just. Come. Here. You won't regret it as I can't recommend Nick highly enough. read more

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My wife and I felt compelled to write a brief review before our wedding. Nick at Diamono Jewelry is truly a gifted man. After taking time to meet us, he gave us his undivided attention to show us the rings that were available. He also took special care in providing us a friendly and unique shopping experience. My wife found her engagement ring and we both were thrilled from beginning to end shopping at Diamano. I highly recommend seeing Nick at Diamono Jewelry in Pasadena. Very satisfied! read more

This is the best jeweler in town hands down! I wasted my time at other jewelers and as a result, I needed an engagement ring the next day. As my last hope I walked into Diamano. Right from the very beginning, Nick, the owner, took my stressful situation and turned it into such a wonderful experience. Unlike most jewelers, Nick took his time, informed me about diamonds, and respected my budget. After selecting the perfect diamond it was time to select the ring. Because I really wanted a six pronged ring, Nick custom made the ring that night. Yes, he worked on it that night and had it ready the next day!! He even sent me a video of the finished ring before pick-up (what other jeweler does that?) I walked into Diamano stressed as ever, and walked out of there with a beautiful, custom-made ring at a great deal! Nick is honest, fun, charismatic, and very passionate about what he does. I look forward to recommending my friends and family to Damiano! - Tony read more

Nick was fabulous to work with. I shopped around and he was the most professional, informative, and he also had a very fair price. He helped create a completely new custom setting using my original diamond for my 25th anniversary and it is stunning! He was absolutely wonderful and was so helpful, proactive, and skilled. I would 100% percent recommend him and his services. read more

Nick is absolutely talented. His knowledge and expertise in his business makes you feel absolutely comfortable when choosing quality diamonds and jewelry. It's not about making a sale. He makes you feel like family, building a relationship, and creating a costumer for life. My fiancé recently purchased a beautiful diamond ring for me. I sat with Nick and we went over styles, quality and what I wanted on my ring. Not only did Nick and his team create the ring that I dreamed of, He and his team over exceeded my expectations! I am so happy and ultimately grateful I had the chance to work with someone so talented! I will forever buy my jewelry with Diamano. I recommend anyone who is looking for the perfect ring or any other piece of jewelry to Diamano jeweler. read more

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Best jeweler in LA, hands down! Nick worked with my husband (secretly) to custom design my engagement ring in only weeks notice, and it is an absolute stunner. I cannot tell you how many times a day I get complimented for my ring. I work in a hospital, so coworkers and patients have literally stopped me in my tracks to admire and inquire about my rock. Not only is it beautiful and shiny, but it has such unique, crafted details to make it one of a kind. Nick was also sure to work within my husband's budget, and it seriously looks like a celebrity's diamond ring. He's very in tune with your needs, and especially respects budget which is a big deal to people. We also just bumped into him at a café nearby and he offered to clean my rings for me just because. Nick's a great guy and now we get all our jewelry from him. Thanks, Nick! You're the best! read more

Update: quote from the owner in private correspondence: "Let me be very clear, we would never buy or sell conflict free diamonds" As someone who was looking for a ring for their fiancé, I can tell you that I did intend to buy. I think the comment by the owner shows that he is incapable of understanding that he could have given someone a bad experience. While you're praying for me, look inward a little bit. I was all about your business until you refused to listen to me as a customer. Trying to brush me off as a competitor is laughable and shows me that I was right in not buying from you. read more

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Nick was amazing! I send my gold to Cash For Gold USA, and I was shocked how low they offered (I weighed everything before I sent it, and had a reasonable price in mind because I used their online calculator). Nick's online calculator (that I used before my appointment) was not only accurate based on the golds weight, he offered more because he evaluated each piece of jewelry (some was worth more than the weight). I'm a customer for life- not just selling gold, but now I'm going to take some diamonds there too! read more

I couldn't find the engagement ring I pictured in my head. I went to Diamano Jewelry and described it to Nick and he said he could make it. He did a fantastic job! As an artist at Disney I could see that Nick is also an artist. He is knowledgable and seemed to really enjoy the creative process of making a ring. Both my fiancé and I were really impressed by his work. He even kept me up to date with each step of the ring making with pictures. He also had the ring certified when finished. I highly recommend going to Diamano Jewelry and working with Nick. read more

Nick was super helpful in helping me design a ring that fit what I wanted for my girlfriend, super knowledgable about the pros and cons of certain choices, and more than reasonable about working within my budget. I was on a fairly short timeline (less than 1 month) and he delivered without any issue. He was communicative throughout the whole process and kept me updated with pictures and videos of the ring construction. Overall just really professional and easy to work with. Will definitely be going back for bands. read more

Nick made the experience of trying on engagement rings absolutely AMAZING. He's so welcoming and passionate about what he does. Every single piece of jewelry in his store is absolutely stunning. My ring is so shiny, I've had it for only 2 weeks and I've already received so many compliment. read more

This is such a nice store. They have a great selection of pieces. It has been my regular jewelry shop for when i need a gift for someone else or a gift to myself for a few years now. Nick is such an honest guy, you can tell from the way he listens to exactly what you are looking for and gives you honest feedback. He's not going to sell you something unless he knows it's going to gain him a customer, meaning he doesn't want to make a quick sale, he wants to make sure you walk out happy and satisfied with your purchase. Nice to know honest people still exist in this business. read more

We've all seen those cheesy tv commercials and heard on the radio how you can sell your gold for cash and they always sound so horrible. It's as if every place that sells gold must have some cheesy commercial out there. Makes me think it's got big gaudy golden signs and is a place I wouldn't want to go to. Diamano Jewelry really turns that stereotype around. They treat you with respect, their store looks like a nice jewelry store, and they have none of those gaudy signs outside luring people in to sell their gold. A very legit and honest place. This was our first time ever trying to sell gold and from all the great reviews, we decided to check out Diamano. It was a perfect experience where it was simple and easy to sell our gold, we were treated respectfully and well, and the people who helped us were warm and friendly and weren't pushy in anything at all. They were very professional and didn't try to sell us any of their jewelry in exchange for selling our gold. Just like downtown jewelry stores, you have to wait for them to buzz you into the door. A security guard mans the front and keeps watch over everything. The store itself i so nicely decorated and open. It feels warm and inviting. They do sell jewelry here too and have some pretty nice looking pieces. Didn't buy any though so can't say anything on quality or prices. The process of selling your gold is pretty simple. They make sure it is real gold, weigh it, and let you know how much they can give you for it. So effortless and painless to part with unwanted jewelry! If I have anything else I don't need, I'll be coming back here again! read more

This is hands down my favorite jewelry spot. Nick is always honest, helpful and takes the time to explain the importance of different qualities of jewelry. I honestly feel great about my purchases because I end up getting better quality products for my money. I really LOVE the few necklaces I've purchased from them and my custom engagement ring!!! Looking forward for more original pieces in the future! Wedding bands?!? ;) read more

Ill try to keep this short My engagement ring has a setting which made it difficult to find a wedding band that would sit flush with it. This was no issue for Nick, who with my new husband designed a band that is not only unique, but that fits perfectly with my engagement ring. Thank you Nick for your patience, professionalism and talent!!! We found a jeweler for life with Nick, he's amazing!! Can't wait for that 10 year anniversary ring read more

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Hands down the best customer service ive ever had. First time i came here was to sell some gold after everywhere was went was offering me pathetic amounts. Went here and got more than double the amount other stores offered. Ended up talking to the owner Nick and decided to have an engagement ring made there for my soon to be bride. He custom made a very complex diamond ring for me with a georgous center stone for an amazing price. Went back a second time and purchased a wedding ring. Just had them make my wedding band which was once again a complex piece custom made to my exact specifications. Turned out awesome and at an amazing price. Im so glad i found this place, I'll never buy jewelry any where else ever again. read more

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My wife and I stopped in randomly for some things and had a great experience. A very kind and cool owner who helped us out, and he wound up directing us to a different store for the other things we needed. Nice to know we have a place close by! read more

My fiancé and I came to Nick jewelry store to find wedding bands. We had such a great experience. Nick is a very charismatic person and talked with us for hours. We loved it. He was true to his word. His prices are amazing. If you go to him I feel you will enjoy the whole experience. We went to him based on reviews before ours and I am glad we did. We got a really great ring. read more

Nick worked with my fiancé to make my custom engagement ring and wedding band, and over a year later I'm still completely in love with his craftsmanship! I told Nick I'd have to publicly admit how many times I've spaced out in work meetings because I was so enthralled by the ring. The real cherry on top is that any time my fiancé and I have popped back into the shop, Nick has really taken care of us. He remains committed to his craft, even after a piece has been purchased, and to his customers. I recommend him highly! read more

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I am so pleased at Nick's work and his ability to capture the idea of the ring that I gave him using stones from my mother's estate rings. He sent me many photos of the steps as they were being done that helped me understand the process. He quickly answered questions that I had. Really wonderful customer service. Honest and creative. A great combination! I couldn't be happier. He is a true artist. Go see him! He'll take great care of you. read more

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NYC jewellers are crooks; took ny business to SoCal. In the hunt for an engagement ring, it was refreshing to find Nick, an artisan who had the rare attributes of meticulous attention to quality as well as sufficient volume of jewels through his store to locate the real winners. And win we did. Not only matched my internet diamond in price, but saved hundreds on the unique, exactly-as-imagined setting. Smiles all around. Unlike the NYC Diamond District, no upsell, no pressure, and best yet, does a brisk eBay business. read more

I was looking for a jeweler who could make a couple of custom pieces with some rather large stones. Everywhere I called said that it couldn't be done. Then I called Diamano Jewelry, and I can't tell you how happy I am that I did. Nick looked at the stones and created two one of a kind pieces. From creation, to casting, to completion, Nick does it all. The final product brought tears to my wife's eyes and for that I cannot thank you enough. If you are in the market for any type of jewelry, do yourself a favor and give Diamano jewelry first shot at your business. You will not be sorry. read more

I had the BEST experience with Nick at Diamano's. I had a blue diamond engagement ring that I wanted reset, and when I walked in to Nick's store, I was impressed with his knowledge, family tradition as jewelers and his exquisite craftsmanship. I never felt like I was being "sold!" He was honest and super patient with me as we designed my new ring. I get so many amazing compliments every day on my ring. I will for sure be back for any future diamond needs! I can't say enough good things! read more

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Hands down the best jewlery store in the entire state all the works are super friendly and have great prices and the craftsmanship can't b explaining you have to see it to believe it I mean flawless jewelry! read more

Nick was extremely helpful in picking out a gift for my wife. I never felt pressured to buy anything and always felt that Nick wanted to ensure I understood the quality of his products and gems. I will be coming back in the future and encourage others to stop in and have a chat with Nick when looking for a new jewelry piece. The quality of his products are better than other jewelry shops and there seems to be something for everyone no matter what your preference is! read more

Nick and Diamano were lifesavers. I walked into Diamano with no idea what to look for when buying an engagement ring, and within 30 minutes Nick was able to tell me everything you need to know when it comes to buying a ring. He was even able to pick out the perfect ring for me within my budget which my now fiancé ended up loving. Personable, super-knowledgeable, and attentive..I would recommend Diamano to anyone who needs help buying an engagement ring. read more

Nick is awesome he helped me find the perfect engagement ring and wedding band. He was able to help me select the perfect Stone. I found shopping with Nick was much easier than the other jewelry shops, the stones were of a higher quality and so was a customer service bar none. Outstanding customer service with outstanding products. Diamano is my only choice for jewelry now. Thanks again Nick. read more

Came here to check out wedding rings with my wife. The store has a huge selection and inventory. My wife however is very particular so Nick helped her create a custom ring. Nick is super friendly, knowledgeable, honest and helpful. He definitely goes above and beyond for his customers! He constantly kept in touch with us throughout the entire process. His craftsmanship is phenomenal and he has a ton of great stories! Will definitely work with Nick again! read more

Nick was amazing. He made a very time sensitive moment possible for me and my new fiancé. He was helpful throughout the entire process and produced a flawless product that I couldn't have been happier with. I will be going back sometime in the future for a wedding band without hesitation. read more