A family owned business where the gems seem to be blossomed from their heart. Each pice of jewelry is designed by the son and mother. The service provided is one with compassion and love. This is my favorite place to buy stones and jewelry! The ambiance is a must see at least! The view from inside the business is just as radiant as each piece of jewelry glittering inside the store. read more

Gem Mountain Studios - Two rings we purchased - Jewelry Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Not just stunning high quality jewelry but incredible women working here! I purchased a ring here several years ago I absolutely love and never failed to receive complements on it so I made the long drive to pick another and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of care coming from such genuine owners. Thank you Penelope! Rien read more

Beautiful pieces and excellent service, wonderful family owned and have been there for many years with a great reputation

As always a pleasure to shop and purchase something in this store. The prices are reasonable and the jewelry is good quality. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Unfortunately after about a year the ring got very ugly and not pleasant to look at. I'm pretty bummed because I loved this ring. I tried cleaning it multiple times but nothing seems to work. I would think it would be a little better quality given that it was $50ish. I guess maybe don't run it through water? read more

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My husband purchased a seahorse necklace for me a few years ago on our anniversary from here and I still love it! Great place to shop while waiting for a table at the Cliff next door. read more

Gem Mountain Studios - Jewelry Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The owner of the studio is so kind and genuine. Beautiful pieces sold by a beautiful soul. Highly recommend! Just bought a gorgeous sapphire tennis bracelet for a great price for my boyfriend's mom for mother's day. read more

What a wonderful place. Found this store while eating at The Cliffhouse about 7 years ago - 2016. Bought a ring. This year 2023 I wound up there early January and my stone had chipped and asked if they could replace. Jocelyn called owner and they said they would change out stone. It was a very nominal fee. I left it there as I was heading back to the east coast. Well low and behold it came four days later via USPS. Stone is more gorgeous than when I bought it. Cannot believe the service and how they stand by their products. This cut of the stone is always getting complemented! Photo isn't the best - doesn't capture the light or the sparkling of the ring. I think next time I'm there I'll get a gold setting with a colored stone. I currently have a silver setting with the clear stone. read more

Gem Mountain Studios - Laguna cut style - Jewelry Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This unique jewelry store is so amazing. The owner is so kind and helpful. The two pieces I bought today are beautiful!!! They are my Christmas gifts from my husband. I highly recommend checking this store out when in Laguna Beach. It was a delight to do business with this store. read more

Gem Mountain Studios - Beautiful pink topaz, there are many other stones to choose from - Jewelry Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Issac makes amazing custom, one of a kind jewelry. Purchased a very nice ring for my husband read more

Gem Mountain Studios - Gem Mountain Studio, Laguna Beach - Jewelry Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I had such a delightful, fun shopping experience at Gem Mountain! It's located at Cliff Restaurant on PCH in Laguna. I was searching for Genuine stones and didnt want to risk ordering fake stones online. Baruch is a jewelry designer & gemstone expert. Turns out he personally sources many of their stones! I bought a gorgeous pair of earrings which reflects light & moves beautifully (Baruch's dad has the design patent.) And I got a fabulous bracelet that I also Love! Their unique, beautiful jewelry is hand made & very special! I also bought some genuine obsidian stones for protection for my room, my car & my purse. Prices were great!Baruch's kindness, positive energy & generosity made my day! Shopping at Gem Mountain was an incredibly uplifting, productive & happy experience! Gorgeous genuine stones & unique jewelry! Highly recommend (Park at Cliff Restaurant). read more

I have several beautiful pieces of jewelry from Gem Mountain Studios. Today is my birthday and my boyfriend bought me a gorgeous topaz ring. (We then had a delicious lunch at The Cliff - fun day) read more

My secret addiction is Any New Live from this beautiful secret garden of gems ! Love love love the attention to detail and now I'm gifting more pieces to family and friends ! Love you guys !!! read more

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Buyer beware! This man was incredibly rude at the Winter Sawdust yesterday, apparently quite challenged by my questions. He was so dismissive and condescending that my friend and I walked away remarking about the fact we would never purchase anything from him because of his nasty attitude. I've probably never been treated in such a way by anyone in retail, ever. Sales lost, for sure. Baruch, if you're reading this, NOT all druzy is quartz! AND, you claim you went to school at GIA, but your website clearly states you've never had any formal training. Hmm.... read more

One of a kind Whimsical Inspiring Like music personified/objectified (?) Gorgeous I received compliments and stares of curiosity and awe when i wore his necklace read more

LOVE MY RING! I can't stop looking at it, such an awesome place to check out with amazing customer service.

LOVE this shop! Perfectly handcrafted jewelry that the shop owner and his dad have been creating together for years. Unfortunately his dad passed away so the son is now taking care of all the jewelry and he is kind, courteous, and helpful. I spotted a beautiful ring here that I just had to have and it is one of the most sparkly and eye catching pieces of jewelry I own. I constantly get compliments on it and I always refer them back to the studio if they're looking for something classy, delicate, and UNIQUE. All his pieces are handmade one of a kind originals (although he switches the metals if you prefer gold vs silver or any other metal). He also has some more flashy styles if that's your thing, I prefer delicate and understated so he caters to both which is nice. I picked up a necklace here as well as his signature style "The Laguna Wave" earrings for two friends of mine who LOVED them. They really capture the light in a brilliant fashion. PLUS he has special sales on the weekends! I am positive I will be back to visit him in the future :) read more

What a wonderful store! The owner would ask great questions, making sure I was getting the ring I would really want. My favorite part was that the owner was not pushy. You felt like you were talking with a friend. His Jewelry is AMAZING!!!! Mountain Studios has the most beautiful and unique jewelry at very affordable prices. The owner makes his own jewelry and can tell you the story behind each piece. I will definately by from here again. read more

Hey thought I would update that putting silver in plastic bag when storing helps prevent tarnishing. My necklace still has not tarnished!

Everytime I come to this part of California, I must make a trip to this wonderful store. The proprietors are awesome and the jewelry is the most unique and beautiful I have seen. Most of the pieces are made by hand and the stones are very rare and unique as well. If you are in the Laguna Beach area, you must stop there. read more

Love the family that runs this shop!!! And of course they've got beautiful jewelry. Buy some stunning gems and enjoy the breathtaking view! :) read more

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Interesting little shop. We stopped in here to browse around before we had dinner this evening. Lots of beautiful stuff to look at here and lots of gift ideas. read more

Very rude employees. My wife and daughter were insulted and offended while my wife was sharing her opinion with my daughter and suggesting that one of the items look cheap. The rude employee asked my wife the leave the store. Too bad my daughter is a big shopper. But really. Stuff look cheap! read more

This store Rocks. Michael is a great guy. Very honest and just a all around great person. I have bought many pieces at Gem Mountain Studio. My wife has loved and enjoyed all of them. Thank you Gem Mountain. "A happy wife, is a happy life!!!" read more

I rarely, rarely give 5-stars but this little store has the right price points and hand-designed rings, necklaces that are perfect to give as gifts as well as purchase for yourself. It is also located in the heart of the Laguna Hills Arts District and a great place to stroll, eat and shop. I get compliments every time I wear my Fountain Design pendant! My relative who lives nearby, brings everyone who visits over to the store--a go to place if you're gift shopping in the Laguna Beach area. Berran, who helped my boyfriend pick out a gift for me also mentioned the store's friendly repair and jewelry service, where you can mail back your jewelry just in case of repair or resetting. Also sold in the store are beautiful crystals as well as handmade gifts. You can also find the same items on their website, which also announces deep discounts and sales on certain items. But nothing beats visiting a very beautiful shop along the beach with a breathtaking view! read more

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This is my new favorite jewelry store. The jewelry is unique and beautiful, the store itself is a jem, the views and ambiance can't be beat, the owner is upbeat and knowledgeable, the prices are fair, I couldn't recommend this place more and can't wait to return! Thanks Gem Mountain Studios! read more

Stopped for lunch at The Cliff today with my husband and mother-in-law, and the crystals in the window really caught my attention - they were breath-taking !! Wandered in to look at them since we had a short wait for lunch and fell in love with a lovely piece of silver wire-wrapped aqua aura on a silver chain. The owner answered my tons of questions about his crystals and where he got them and his gems from - it was a very engaging conversation. I can't afford the prices on aquamarine (which I covet), but the aqua aura is a lovely and similar color. His work is beautiful and you can tell he is very passionate. Might have to pick up another piece next time we make the drive from the I.E. to south O.C. What a beautiful, little shop with a lot of magickal energy !! read more

This gentlemen made a custom piece of my birthstone while I waited. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it, so I wanted to make sure everyone was aware that this is a great place to get a unique piece of jewelry AND at a great price! read more

I came across this studio while on vacation. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I found a pair of earrings, but they were not the stone I wanted. Within five minutes a pair of earrings were made exactly as I wanted. While in the studio I noticed a necklace design using foreign currency. I asked as to whether I could mail a coin I had and have it made into the necklaces I saw in the studio. I was told it would not be a problem at all and I have to tell you it was so easy to mail my coin and have the design created. I received the completed product today and it is BEAUTIFUL ! The price was also very affordable. If you are looking the jewelry that will stand out and won't be like anything else people have this is the place, read more

fantastic as the jewelry designs;his craftsmanship of this jewelry is incredible. Their designs are really captivating,LOVE this shop!

I absolutely adore this place and their jewelry. I have been trying to order some new pieces online but the website seems to be down - anyone know how else I can order? read more

Gem Mountain Studios is an incredible family owned and operated store. The store has beautiful stones and jewelry sold at very reasonable prices. The owner Baruch, a gemologist, is extremely informative and happy to assist you with choosing the right piece. He has raw stones and cut and polished stones for you to choose for your piece. He designs his pieces and manufactures them onsite. He was more than happy to answer all of my questions and offered a custom piece to suit my request. Gem Mountain Studios has a broad range of prices on their pieces. You can find a reasonably priced gift for a friend all the way up to something special for yourself. Stop into this family owned business and treat yourself the beauty of their work and the beautiful of the view from their shop. read more

The absolute gem of Laguna beach and the staff is as fantastic as the jewelry designs. Baruch, one of the designers, was on site MAKING pieces while we were there -- so awesome. If you take the time to talk to him, he'll explain his inspiration for the pieces and the origin of the gems. If you want an elegant, classy conversation piece, go here. read more

This is my very favorite jewelry store on the planet! I discovered it on a trip to Laguna Beach in 2006, in which I bought what are still my favorite earrings of all time.. the very classy clear Topaz w/ silver Laguna Wave.. an original design, as is all of their beautiful handcrafted jewelry! I also later purchased the matching necklace and after losing it while dancing, I bought another one. Over the years, I have lost one or both earrings and have always replaced them, as well. I even requested purchasing only one, instead of a pair when I was thinking the other would eventually show up. The response from them was wonderful, as they were happy to honor this request more than once! I have had nothing but really fabulous customer service every time I have placed an order! I've spoken with some great, cheerful people there and I've received my order quite promptly with every single purchase. In fact, I am posting this now because somehow one of my earrings had come loose from the setting, a first, and when I emailed them to ask if I could send it in, here was the reply that I received from Baruch, "Please send in the earrings and they will be repaired. No charge. Have a great day!" How fabulous is that?? :-) I wish every business owner would provide this degree of excellent customer service! Having been a business owner myself, I know how rare this is.. I couldn't be more delighted with not only their beautiful products but with this aspect of their business! And by the way, I highly recommend being put on their email list, as the special offers that they send out upon special occasions are fabulous deals. I bought a beautiful set of gem Lyric silver earrings and necklace for myself for my birthday present last year at a great price, as I live in Austin, Texas and listen to a lot of live music! I've received many compliments on the beautiful pieces that I have purchased from Gem Mountain and have no need to ever visit another jewelry shop! :-) read more

I bought a sterling silver ring here 1.5 years ago for what I thought was an amazing price. The center stone is a sizable synthetic white topaz and the side stones are opal composite. It is gorgeous! This ring still looks brand new with no scratches or discoloration. The materials they used are holding up beautifully and the craftsmanship is perfect! read more

I bought a beautiful ring here last week and I just wanted to say how happy I am with my purchase. The ring caught my eye for a couple of reasons: Number 1 because the ring was GORGEOUS, and Number 2 because it looked like it would match exactly a necklace, earrings and bracelet set I bought in Acapulco, Mexico in 2006. I've had so many compliments on it already and the match to my other jewelry is unbelievable. Thank you again for everything....I'm extraordinarily pleased by both the beauty and quality of my new ring! read more

My husband and I visited them a few years ago and I bought beautiful earrings and a gorgeous pendant!! I live in South Florida and I get compliments all the time. I have since ordered online for their wonderful email specials and the quality is wonderful and the customer service is excellent!! Go and visit in person and online!!!! read more

For so many reasons, GMS is very solidly represented in my jewelry box. From the Laguna Wave jewelry set, to last year's fanfare ring, their quality is spectacular, and their customer service unprecedented. A So. Cal native, I moved to MN many years ago. It was such a pleasure and delight to find GMS in the Grandstand at the MN State Fair. Their store in Laguna is great, but it is so nice to be able to see a little bit of So. Cal every summer at the fair. Last summer I bought the fanfare ring, and unfortunately I lost a stone. My sister was traveling to Laguna, so she took the ring. Baruch was able to replace the stone for me, and sent the ring to me. This year at the fair, I was looking for their Stardust necklace. Unfortunately, they didn't have, it, but within 20 minutes, I had one made for me, with the two stones that I was interested in. Thank you for your dedication to your craft, and to your clientele. Jenn PH St. Paul, MN read more

This is such a great jewelry store. I found these guys on a day trip to Palm Springs. They were at an art fair. I bought the small Laguna Wave ring and fell so in love with it that the following weekend I drove up to Laguna Beach and bought the matching earrings and necklace. I get so many compliments on this set. I bought my mom a necklace for Mothers Day. She absolutely loved it and said it was like wearable art. I couldn't agree more. read more

We went to The Cliff restaurant and since we had to wait a few minutes we wandered around and killed time. From the very first second I saw the pieces through the glass it all caught my attention. I went inside and purchased earrings for my sisters birthday and got myself a ring also! I am obsessed, I've received so many compliments already. :) read more