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    5.0 (52 reviews)
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    Henry T.

    I would definitely recommend Pop Gems for anyone shopping for an engagement ring. Danny was a tremendous help for me, and really took the time to teach me on how to actually find a good diamond and what kind of setting should go with it. He was super patient in answering all my questions. I'm not a big jewelry guy, so I knew pretty much nothing about what to look for going into the process. Most importantly, he didn't try to push anything on me or upsell me, which is a huge pet peeve of mine whenever making a big purchase. He also told me to check out other stores to get a good sense of what else was out there, and hands down, I thought Pop Gems offered the best for what I was looking for. Ultimately, he found me the perfect diamond and worked with me on the details of the actual ring. My fiancee loved the ring, and has been getting so many compliments from people. Honestly, I would've had to spend double what I did with Pop Gems to get anything even close to similar quality anywhere else. I've gone back a few times to get the ring adjusted and to pick it up, and each time the visits are really quick and easy, and they go out of their way to make sure you're happy with everything. I can't recommend Pop Gems enough.

    White gold eternity ring with 26 diamonds cost my husband less than $1200. (Taken w/my Samsung Galaxy S7.)
    Kera K.

    PRO: High quality, beautifully designed jewelry. CON: Cash only but that's pretty much the standard in the Jewelry District. This is such an old and overdue review. I should've written it in 2012- THAT'S how old it is. Continuing on... My aunt referred me to this place. My uncle (her older brother) had been a jeweler for decades. My aunt can be quite impetuous, so she didn't want to wait on my uncle to find her a suitable yellow diamond at a low price. She wanted it immediately, so after being referred by a friend to Pop Gems, she bought herself some giant $20K+ stone. After she bought the diamond, she had my uncle check it out and he told her that she got a great deal, that the diamond was of great quality and size for what she paid. Well, my husband (then-boyfriend) and I first went to Robbins Brothers to look at some styles and prices. Robbins Brothers had a ring that I was interested in that had about 4-6 small diamonds in a row. Simple design. They were asking $1400 or so for it. I don't know why but it just felt a little expensive to me, so I said I would think about it. A week or two later, we ended up Downtown to check out Pop Gems after talking to my aunt. We didn't feel welcomed initially as we wanted to enter the store and it was obvious that we did but the female store owner pretended not to see us just standing there. I guess she thought we were too ghetto looking to afford anything or that we were aiming to rob the place? My husband was wearing what he usually does- a NY Yankees baseball cap, a t-shirt, a pair of cargo shorts and sandals- while I had on basic blouse, shorts and also sandals. I remember it so distinctly because it left a sour taste in my mouth that I had to wave at her a couple times and tap on the glass for her and mouth, "Can we come in?" complete with hand gestures before she hesitantly buzzed the door open. We even had a big baby stroller with our infant daughter. I mean, I enjoy a good jewelry store robbery as much as the next dude but if we were going to hold you up, step one would've been, "Leave child at home." It was still awkward once we got inside this itty bitty store and she didn't really want to show us anything. But then she opened her mouth to say something to her husband and it was in Chiu Chow/Teochew and I was, like, BAM, I'm in. I said something to her in Chiu Chow and immediately she changed her attitude and became a totally different person. I explained about my aunt and the yellow diamond and she recalled the purchase since it had only been about a month prior. The selection was not big and crazy like those mall jewelers but there was a good variety, lovely designs and we were just blinded by the serious sparkling of the high quality gems. I was in awe. I looked at lots of white gold diamond eternity rings similar to the design of the one I checked out at Robbins Brothers. There was one that stood out and I really liked it. I tried it on and it looked beautiful. There were probably close to 30 diamonds in it. I thought, Well, if RB is charging $1400 for 4-6 diamonds, I'm slightly apprehensive to get the quote for this one. Here's the shocking price tag: LESS THAN $1300. I couldn't believe it. Because I have these long but ridiculously thin child-sized fingers, the ring had to be resized quite a bit to fit my 3.5 size. Due to that, about 4 diamonds had to be removed, so she actually gave us the ring for several hundred less than the original amount. I can't remember exactly but I think we paid $1100-something for it. Fast forward less than two years later, I end up not being able to wear the ring anymore. Sadly, I'm apparently allergic to something in it. My girlfriend (one of the top dermatologists in Los Angeles) said I probably have an allergy to nickel in the white gold. My hand rashed up so badly, I literally tore the skin off in chunks scratching my fingers. Absolutely stunning ring. I would always get compliments on it (even now as I'll still stubbornly wear it once in a while). It was a bargain with 26 diamonds. My uncle also looked at my ring and said we definitely paid a good price. So there you go, folks- two solid, unbiased diamond reviews from a professional jewelry with nothing to gain by lying! Recommend: Totally yes. I have sent a couple customers their way in the past.

    Platinum engagement band, with 1.3 carat brilliant, excellent cut. Thin plat wedding band, diamonds (halfway around the band).
    Tee C.

    I have nothing but praises for Pop Gem. My sister-in-law has been getting her diamonds from Danny for decades now and referred my husband to purchase my engagement ring here. I am so glad he did--I absolutely LOVE it. Danny was able to customize the ring to suit my taste so that the ring looked dainty yet sharp. He educated us all about diamonds, and was very patient with all our questions and mind changes about how it should look. I am a bargain shopper, but in addition to that, I am also a service snob, so to be able to receive this kind of down-to-earth, humbled service AND get a good deal, I know we found a business we trust. We also purchased my wedding band here, and even after months of having it, I wanted it altered a little more, and Danny was more than happy to oblige to our request. It's very apparent that he strives for customer satisfaction; he has made life long patrons out of us!

    The ring came out even more beautiful than we could have imagined!!
    Roberto L.

    Great place and friendly service! David and his associates are both friendly and helpful. He helped us pick out a ring and walked me through the process of adding and changing details to make it unique for us. The end result was a fantastic ring that blends class with contemporary design. At no point was he or any of his associates pushy or rude. They treated us like friends. The process of choosing the right engagement ring and investing that kind of money on it can be daunting, but he made me feel very comfortable through the entire process. My fiance (she said yes!) loves the ring and loves showing it off to her friends. All her friends keep telling me I did a great job designing the ring, but I couldn't have done it without David's help! I highly recommend taking the time to go in and check out Pop Gems. Thanks again David!!

    Bling!!!!

    I heard a lot about this shop through families and friends. I'm a skeptic, so I had to stop into this most amazing Gem shop because my husband wanted to give me a present for my Belated Birthday so there I am. Served by Hoa and she was excellent! She gave me some quotes prior to seeing them via text and I compared diamonds with other accredited jewelers and by far Pop Gems is top notch diamond with the best price. I showed up a day after Thanksgiving and looked at it and bought it all within an hour of choosing my pair of diamonds to fit my budget and setting my earrings. Omg! Everyone can't stop giving me compliments of how brilliant it looks and how big they are. True! I expected smaller as I'm a very practical and simple girl. Therefore, now my ears doesn't look so humble anymore. LOL... Great Job Pop Gems.

    The beautiful engagement ring!
    Janet Z.

    My fiancée and I had a great experience working with David for my engagement ring recently! From the start, he was helpful and prompt in getting back to us. Pop gems have beautiful quality stones and we were ecstatic when we found the right one! (GIA certified) David also worked with us on the ring setting and we are so happy at the finished product. The turnaround time was very quick and I get compliments on my ring all the time!!!! Thank you David and Pop Gems!!!! P.S. We live in OC and looked everywhere and Pop Gems definitely have the most competitive prices for the quality of stones they have.

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    Jason W.

    To all of those men out there that have already purchased an engagement ring or has been shopping for one. We all know that the task can be both rewarding, but yet stressful. To be honest, I never thought that I would go to Downtown LA Jewelry District to buy my engagement ring, because its overwhelming with shops, and shops, and shops of diamond dealers. I've always heard from friends and colleagues that you have to know about diamonds before you shop, because its easy to be taken by a jeweler, especially in downtown. I decided to buy my engagement ring at Pop gems because one of my good friends referred me to here. She told me that Pop gems has been opened for over 30 years, and she's been shopping there for 20. Its a family run business, so I felt the experience was more intimate. The most important thing when shopping for an engagement ring is that you have to trust your jeweler, since an engagement ring can be one of your biggest purchases. I'm very grateful that Danny helped me. I feel a bit bad, since I asked him a thousand questions regarding diamonds, but never did he felt annoyed or bugged. He always helped me through every step of the way. I bought my diamond there and we decided on customizing the setting, so the diamond fit like a glove when it was set on the four prong setting. (Highly recommend customization.) My lady is very happy with the ring! They only carry quality diamonds there, so you know your getting something good. Thank you Danny!!! I'll be back for my wedding bands!!!

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    Was referred to this place by my brother in law. AMAZING WORK!! Honest and quality was above expectations. Thank you!!

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    Our official go-to jeweler!! We come from Portland and don't go anywhere else but here! :)

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