Short Review: Great service from an indie business owner…read more Long Review: I wanted to go back "old school" and wear non-fitness tracking watches again so I took 5 old watches in to Jewels to get batteries replaced. Sam was great and when I brought in the watches (one of them 40 years old), he took really good care of each of them. If you're looking for the "friendly neighborhood" place to get your watches repaired, look no further.

I was looking around at local jewelry shops to have a custom engagement ring made and was finding…read morethe process very stressful and full of information that contradicted itself. After visiting half a dozen other jewelry shops I walked into Jewels on Lake and I knew that I was in the right hands, and that this is the man who I want to design and make my ring. From the moment I walked in, Sam made me feel at home, he was very confident, professional, and completely transparent about his process from start to finish. I visited his shop five times with questions before I finally gave the go ahead to proceed with a ring design and never once did he make me feel like a burden or that I was wasting his time. The ring that he made was beautiful and my partner loved it. I could not recommend Sam enough and I wish that I went to him first when I began my journey in finding an engagement ring.

Excellent experience. Had a ring re-sized. It came out perfect. Fast and friendly service. Would…read morehighly recommend.

Dorano Jewelry did amazing work resizing my opal ring. I had checked with a few other places, and…read moresome were noticeably more hesitant to work with opal because of how heat-sensitive the stone can be. Garen was very upfront, professional, and confident. He explained that he would be using laser welding, which helped minimize heat exposure to the opal, and that gave me a lot more confidence leaving the ring with him. The finished work came out beautiful. The sizing looks clean, the ring fits perfectly, and the price was very reasonable for the care involved. It was definitely worth the longer drive. Thank you again to Garen for taking such good care of my ring. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

We officially got married yesterday and everyone from the ring bearers down to our close family and…read morefriends LOVED my wife's ring stack. The custom ring band I had the chance to custom order after collaboration with Oscar was also a huge hit amongst the guys, with the tortoise shell finish carefully enclosed by a solid ring both above and below catching their attention. Oscar's craftsmanship is superb. We left with no doubts in our mind that my wife would love her ring stack throughout the seasons of life to come because we had pleasure to shop both the band and engagement ring through Oscar. Additionally, I have a story to tell about designing my own wedding band. Truly a win-win!

We absolutely love this place and the owners! We got our wedding bands and engagement ring from…read moreDarbini. They made the process so easy and enjoyable. They provide great customer service every time with sizing/resizing, cleanings, etc., and they have a wonderful selection.

Vic is the best!…read more Around 15 years ago I started going to Altadena Watch Company and have never looked back concerning my watch and jewelry concerns. The customer service is impeccable and the quality of work is beyond expectation. Not only does Vic do great work servicing, repairing and cleaning jewelry but he also does some excellent custom work. He has completely rebuilt and restored watches for me, and he designed and made the engagement ring I gave my fiancé. If you want quality watches and jewelry, as well as excellent service, go see Vic! SupportAltadena!

Vic is the quintessential gentleman and professional. He replaced a dead battery immediately for…read moreme. No time wasted. The customer service is simple second to none. I will continue to bring my watches to Vic for fixing. He is a treasure and an invaluable resource to our community.

awesome place. very…read morehonest, nice people sold 2 items there I think you will be pleased

I had such an amazing experience with Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena! I came in to sell my old…read moreengagement ring and ended up upgrading to a beautiful Tiffany ring. Vartan was incredibly fair, transparent, and made sure my trade-in was valued very generously. He took the time to walk me through everything and made the entire process feel comfortable and exciting rather than stressful. I left feeling so happy and confident in my decision--truly a special experience from start to finish. Hands down, this is the best jeweler in Los Angeles. Highly recommend!

Peter is a worldclass craftsman. I had a solid gold signet ring that needed to be repaired from…read morewhen it was cut off my finger in an accident. I took the ring to another jewleler who said it couldn't be fixed without damaging the engraving. Peter examined it carefully and said he could absolutely repair it. He did an incredible job!

I have been a customer of Pasadena Jewelers for twenty-five years…read more Peter Danayan my jeweler is amazing! Not only does he provide the highest quality diamonds, but also creates exquisite custom made rings, bracelets and Nicklesses. His service is excellent. I have always found him to be an honest and trustworthy merchant with a highly respective reputation. I highly recommend him. Patricia

Truly an amazing experience, Greg was super helpful and walked us through the creation of a custom…read morering step by step. Not only was he knowledgeable about his work, he creates genuine connections with his clients. I could very much tell he is a person who is extremely passionate about his work. And he was super considerate of our desired timeline. Me and my now fiancé went to buy my engagement ring and we had hoped to get it prior to my graduation. Not only was he able to make the timeline work for us, but it was an absolute beautiful work of art. Thank you to Greg for making our special moments shine bright!

When my fiance and I were looking for wedding bands, we weren't sure of what we were looking for…read moreand were worried about the cost of goods and manual labor being too high. Greg immediately made us feel at ease about the wedding band shopping process and made sure we were walking away with the perfect bands at the right price. My fiance and I both got custom bands and Greg went over every single little detail to make sure our bands were perfect not just for the wedding day but for the rest of our lives. After agreeing on a price, Greg surprised us upon payment to let us know he was reducing our price because he was able to get the parts for our bands at a better price. He could have chosen to never mentioned this to us and charge us the agreed upon rate, but his honesty is something we will never forget. Montrose Jewelers is forever in our hearts and the only place we will recommend to our family and friends.

Gold Knox is hands down the best place I've ever dealt with for buying gold and silver. Their…read moreservice is outstanding -- friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. They take the time to explain everything clearly and even give you honest pointers on what to look for when shopping at other stores or online. That alone shows their integrity. Their pricing is truly unmatched. Even with gold at record highs, they still gave us a very good price -- better than anywhere else we checked. In times like these, finding fair and honest pricing is rare, and Gold Knox delivers. Most importantly, they operate with honesty, transparency, and high morals. You can feel the trust the moment you walk in. We are beyond happy and relieved to have finally found a reputable store we can rely on. We will absolutely be coming back for more. If you're looking for gold, silver, or just honest guidance, this is the place. Highly recommended.

gotta say I had a great experience selling my items and buying a couple of things for a reasonable…read moreprice. no haggling, just an honest transaction. I also got a fair amount for my items without having to deal with shipping, chargebacks, dishonesty, etc so William was honest, professional, and nice enough to help me out. I'm coming back for the delicious Armenian pastries and silver of course.