Updated for Wedding Bands: Came back to design our wedding bands, and it's safe to say we'll be customers for life. Stuart and his team are best in class. Honest, patient, and genuinely open to collaborating with you to create the perfect ring. We stopped in multiple times throughout the process, and our bands came out absolutely perfect. Thank you again to Everett and the whole crew! Had an excellent experience designing a custom engagement ring here. The team was professional, easy to work with, and made the process simple from start to finish. Their selection was great, and the quality easily surpassed what I saw at places like Brilliant Earth. Couldn't be happier with the final result. Will be going back for wedding bands and any other fine jewelry needs. read more

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Very helpful when I had ruined some sterling silver that I left too long I acid bath. Got bad acid burn but he was able to fix two bracelets and a necklace. I was so relieved. They also have very beautiful Jewelry .. read more

This place has truly brought an elevated experience to the jeweler's name. Blake, Everet, and the whole team at Stuart and Benjamin has not only impressed my fiancé' and I but allowed us to experience a type of customer service that has been lost in this current age. They are not only knowledgeable and fair, but truly show their dedication to their work each and every time you go in. I will always recommend them and hope to see this company's business flourish with their unmatched abilities, setting a true standard for businesses. read more

Oh my goodness!! I just walked out after Jeff helped me with cleaning my jewelry and educating me about the appropriate care for my jewelry and I couldn't be happier!! All are so kind and so patient and I would highly recommend this business to everyone! read more

My fiancé just proposed to me with a gorgeous ring from this jeweler and it's so perfect!!! He's been raving all week about how nice, helpful, and generous Everett was when working with him to make my ring. They even gave him a couple extra ring boxes/pouches, a ring cleaner, and cleaned his mom's ring for free. Can't recommend this place enough!! We can't wait to go back and pick out our wedding bands :) read more

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I took an older piece (50+ years) of rather fragile ornate 18k gold & baroque pearl ring in for repair and cleaning. i was very surprised at how carefully restored it was. The jewelers were professional and kind. I've since ordered a white gold and diamond band and am impatiently waiting for it to be finished. read more

Blake and Jeff helped me design the perfect custom engagement ring. They let me make several rounds of changes, which they relayed to the design company in New York, until I had exactly what I wanted. Each time they would show me the 3D render sent by Gabriel & Co. to help visualize what the final product would look like. I sourced the center stone at a different jeweler's in LA and had it mounted in the custom setting. Despite a sizing issue that slipped through at first, the overall experience was marked by excellent customer service, high quality materials, and a premium experience all around. Most importantly, my fiancée loves her ring! I highly recommend Stuart Benjamin, we will definitely be back. read more

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The ONLY jeweler I trust with ALL my jewelry! Stuart and his team have fixed pieces that some places in LaJolla (which shall not be named) could not repair, after charging me $$$$$$. I'm a repeat customer and will continue to be. Amazing people, beautiful store with gorgeous pieces! Come check them out. read more

Jeff was great and helpful/filled with knowledge when selecting an engagement ring and mine as well. These guys will be my go to for future jewelry purchases. Highly recommend as their prices are very well competitive with the market. read more

Old school family operated jewelry shop. Very nice people highly recommend recommended.

I had a jeweler who essentially broke my antique wedding band. My fiancé found Stuart online and we decided to see if he could help us. After less than an hour the problem was fixed. I honestly had thought the ring was done for. Stuart was polite, friendly and easy to talk to. I will be back to this store for all my future needs! Thank you Stuart Benjamin. read more

Stuart Benjamin - This is an antique locket ring that Stuart was able to fix in less than an hour. Very impressed. - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

Love them for engagement ring setting, sizing and other general repairs. Lovely employees and great lighting.

Great respect for Stuart Benjamin & the team. Came here to get my gold chain fixed. Which they were super nice and very helpful. Then my chain broke again in a different spot and let it sit well past warranty of repair. Called Stuart and told me to come in and even though it was out of warranty. He was kind enough to repair it at no additional charge. Thank you for repairing my chain, as I am now wearing it again. Will shop here in the future. read more

My engagement ring was custom made from this place and I absolutely love it. Jeff helped us design the ring (down to the very last detail) and it came out beautifully! I highly recommend this place because of their excellent customer service and attention to detail. You can tell that they put a lot of thought and effort into making custom rings that are perfect for the bride. read more

Stuart Benjamin - Custom engagement ring - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

I needed to get my fiancee's engagement ring sized and have a diamond made into a charm. I found Stuart Benjamin Jewelry on Yelp. Stuart and his team went beyond meeting my standards to make this a pleasant experience. They truly listened to me. They took only one week to get the job done. Benjamin said he tries getting the engagement rings sized quickly to get them back to customers. I found them honest and genuine. They deserve their Yelp rating and more. I understand it can sometimes be hard to trust some jewelry stores, as we have all heard stories. I found my jeweler for life. Thank you, Stuart and team. You will see us back when we're ready to buy our wedding rings. read more

Stuart Benjamin & Co. is 5 stars! I can't say enough about the service I received from Jeff and Stuart. It all started with my wedding ring of 36 years (37 if you count the year of engagement) in December. I wanted to re-work the ring to add a larger center diamond and change the side diamonds to blue sapphires. Jeff really to the time to look at my ring and understand my goals for it. He honestly told me that it wouldn't be the same ring when I was done and it was beautiful and balanced as it was. I opted to have it re-sized (I hadn't worn it for six months), change the side stones to sapphires and some refurbishment. This entailed separating the three rings, sizing independently and re-joining. Stuart, Jeff and I all agreed on the size. When I came to pick it up, it was the size agreed upon but my hands must have been cold that day...and I had been holiday eating (salt and wine) and it was too small. Stuart's first words were "we're going to make this right". He sent me home with a sizing ring of the new proposed size to wear for the weekend just to be sure. While I was there, I started talking with Jeff about a custom ring I had seen. He then showed me a ring he had designed with many of the elements I was looking for. That became the basis of my ring and we took it from there. I took some diamonds I had special attachment to, added a few colored stones and a nice center stone. They detailed the price of each component of the ring and I thought it was very reasonably priced. It was delivered on the date promised and is beautiful! I give my highest recommendation about this store for honesty, service and pricing. read more

This is a much overdue review of my experience in '21 when I worked with folks at Stuart Benjamin on a custom engagement ring. Long story short, I highly recommend Stuart Benjamin and Jeff Teel for any custom jewelry project. They are professional, patient, and respectful and will do everything in their power to make sure that the jewelry is perfect. The result of my project is a stunning and absolutely gorgeous engagement ring, to which she said yes! When I first contacted Stuart Benjamin through their website, I was in search of a skilled jeweler who can help me create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring using a family diamond. I knew I found the right person when the first email response included a list of change recommendations to the design that I attached in my inquiry with reasons that a novice, like myself, could understand. Over the next 3 months, Jeff and I exchanged a dozen emails, created several wax models, and met a handful of times to iterate and perfect the ring. Both my fiance and I are in love with the ring and are thankful for everything that Stuart Benjamin and Jeff have done for us! We highly recommend this place and will be back for future projects. read more

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My fiancée and I had been looking around for a jewelry store to resize her engagement ring. Jeff at Stuart Benjamin & Co. made us feel very comfortable and secure from the start, by answering every question and countering every doubt that we had. Once we came into the store, they showed us exactly what they were going to do to the ring, they put the diamond under a microscope so we could see its imperfections, and they even polished the ring, a family heirloom that ended up looking brand new! I highly recommend the place, and I know where I'll be going for any jewelry in the future! read more

Stuart Benjamin - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for custom jewelry in San Diego, Jeff at Stuart Benjamin is who you need to see. After shopping around for a wedding band to fit my family heirloom engagement ring, we became frustrated as nothing looked quite right. We came in with some ideas to discuss, and Jeff was incredibly accommodating and on board with making exactly what I was envisioning. His attention to detail is remarkable, and he was very attentive via e-mail during the back and forth process as we made tweaks before finalizing the design. He also stuck with the price originally quoted even when we ended up with slightly larger baguette diamond in the final design. I can't recommend this jeweler enough. Thank you for making such a perfect wedding band that I enjoy wearing (and looking at!) every single day, read more

Stuart Benjamin - Custom wedding band designed to fit vintage heirloom engagement ring - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service, very friendly and helpful. They listened to what we were looking for and didn't try to pressure us or upsell us. We purchased a ring and also got a different ring resized. Highly recommend! read more

I had such a great experience at Stuart Benjamin! I had never really gone to a jeweler before and knew I didn't want to go main stream. I was recommended to check out Stuart and loved everything about it! Blake was so so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure the ring we ordered would be here well before our wedding day. The personalities of the employees as well as Stuart are just so great and make you feel like you are at the right place! I wont be going to any other jewelers in the future! It feels good to know you are being taken care of :) Thanks guys!! read more

I had put off for decades having some work done. Receiving my Mother's vintage engagement ring setting and her wanting to see it set with my birthstone motivated me to get it done quickly before she passed. Being vintage and needing repair I was looking for a reputable company with experience. Stuart Benjamin was exactly the place. They repaired my Mother's ring beautifully and even found me the tourmaline I required, mined locally here in San Diego. It was the perfect size and color. The ring turned out beautifully and my Mother was so pleased to see it. I then had them rework an opal pendant I had, adding a bail with a Pariba Tourmaline I had purchased decades ago. It also turned out gorgeous. Lastly I had them set a large Tourmaline into a necklace, adding diamonds to match a ring I had (that they resized for me). Both turned out better than I had hoped. I am so grateful to have found this wonderful, family-owned company. All of the staff are knowledgable and friendly. It is a wonderful place to work with, especially if you have something special you need in the way of custom work. I highly recommend them. read more

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Stuart Benjamin deserves more than 5 stars! We have been loyal customers since we purchased my engagement ring and wedding bands nearly 20 years ago. Any time we need new jewelry or to have jewelry inspected for insurance , repaired, or cleaned, we know we are in the best hands! Bravo! read more

Stuart Benjamin & Co. created an incredible engagement ring that truly took my fiancé's breath away. Through every step of the process the team was knowledgeable, professional, honest, and patient with me as a first time-er. I can't thank them enough, they truly earned a customer for life. read more

Stuart Benjamin - Commissioned Engagement Ring - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

I went to Stuart Benjamin to get a watch band engraved. Not only was the customer service AMAZING, but the turn around time was so fast. It took maybe 3 days and it came out perfectly. The watch band was for my boyfriend with the initials of his sister and the anniversary of her death. It may be a very small detail but it meant the world to us both, I was able to give him the most heartfelt gift and I am so grateful! When I picked it up they graciously gift wrapped it for me as well! Thank you read more

Stuart Benjamin - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband went to Stuart Benjamin for a watch repair, based on reviews, and was thrilled with the care he received. I subsequently went for a ring repair. It was more involved and took longer than expected but they honored the quote and were apologetic for it taking so long. It was a third of the price I was quoted someplace else! They are so professional and did a beautiful job. They did another small repair for me and did not charge. That is what wonderful and caring customer service is all about. They are my new go to jeweler for everything. read more

Went in with my girlfriend and her daughter looking for engagement rings... Stuart was so patient and educated us greatly. We appreciated the hospitality and he made our little girl feel so special and welcome. Such a difference from the big chain stores and their sales tactics. No pressure and such a pleasant experience. read more

Good Attorney. Check! Good CPA. Check! Good Jeweler. Check! Check! Check! Every Girl should have a trusted jeweler for her bling. I have been going to these guys for the past few years and I am hooked. I just picked up my new lovely ring that they designed and sized perfectly for me. I got a rockin deal! I swear it is from heaven cuz every time I gaze into it, I hear angels singing. Yeah, I'm getting shallow in my old age, so what?? They are also designing me a new necklace from an older ring. I can't wait for it to be completed. I have done all types of jewelry repairs with these guys, ring sizing, stone setting, turning an old ring in to a new necklace, and custom design work. Every time I walk out of the place my jewels are clean, the stones are double checked. I have sent my friends here, my salsa instructor, and my in laws. I have gotten mostly rings from them. They have a bench jeweler on staff so they don't have to send it out or wait for a contracting jeweler to do the repairs. I like getting my jewelry quick! I love the fact that they give me email updates on the progress of my jewelry repair. Perfect for Type A personalities. Beware, ask their opinion and they are blunt. Sometimes brutally blunt, which can be hilarious. I don't trust the sugary sweet salesman tactic. Just give me what I want and make sure that I don't get ripped off by paying too much. I highly recommend these guys. read more

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I went to this business for jewelry repair. They were so wonderful to me that you would have thought I just spent a million dollars!!! They have incredibly beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry but what sparkled the most was their kind, skilled, and professional service! Don't even bother going anywhere else!!! read more

I was at Hazard Center to buy some stuff for my kids at the Learning Store. I didn't know about Stuart Benjamin & Co., but I remembered that my wife had a couple of bracelets in need of repair, so I wandered in to ask if they do repairs, and what the price ranges are. The employee at Stuart Benjamin was very friendly, and had a helpful chart that showed specific price ranges for specific types of repairs. I quickly discovered that the repairs I wanted done could be done for a fair price, so I made a mental note to come back with the jewelry. The employee gave me a business card and he (along with the other employees) gave off a good, friendly, professional, trustworthy vibe. I came back a week or so later with jewelry for repair. All bracelets. -- One bracelet had a gemstone that had popped out of its setting. Stuart Benjamin & Co. was able to re-attach the gemstone, tighten the setting, and also check all the other gemstone settings and make sure they were also holding the gems in securely. -- Another bracelet had a broken golden post, one of 4 posts holding in the gemstone (which was still firmly in place). For a really reasonable cost, Stuart Benjamin was able to replace and match the gold post, so that it would be the same shape/size and gold karat as the rest of the bracelet. The repairs took 3 or 4 business days, and they called me when everything was ready. They had steam-cleaned the bracelets, so not only were they fixed, they also sparkled good as new. For no fee, Stuart Benjamin also steam-cleaned another piece of jewelry that did not need repairs -- and it looks more amazing than I've ever seen it. They also gave me helpful advice about a piece of jewelry I thought needed repair, but turned out to be OK, just in need of polishing. As I said, for very affordable prices, jewelry that was compromised by small flaws/problems was fixed and made good-as-new. The staff were all helpful, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They were also really nice to my kids, who enjoyed looking at the attractive jewelry in the display cases. I would go back to Stuart Benjamin again without question. I highly recommend them as the San Diego go-to place for affordable, quality repairs. (And I'm sure they're a good place to buy jewelry as well.) P.S. My wife is now very happy with her jewelry. read more

Buyer be aware buyer be aware, this is a great jewelry store! I went into Stewart Benjamin as a newbie not knowing anything about gold, diamonds or any sort of precious jewelry. I was greeted by the whole team immediately upon entering and assisted by Jeff. He took his time to explain different grades of diamonds and pricing scales and he showed me a lot of really great examples of rings based off some information that I gave him. The owner who actually works in the store introduced himself to me. He was friendly and a great personality. When entering the store I was quite nervous but the owner and the staff made me feel very comfortable there was no class gap here. Through general conversation I find out that the owner is a San Diego native and the store has been open for 20 years. That alone should speak for the reliability and integrity not only of the store but the service that they provide. I would recommend to all my friends family and readers of this review to definitely give Stuart Benjamin a good solid look when deciding to buy precious jewelry. read more

Stuart Benjamin - Quality service quality care! - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

My fiance and I were very impressed with the both Stuart and Jeff as they guided us through the wide range of wedding bands. After listening carefully to our preferences, they found the perfect wedding band to compliment her engagement ring and a band for me too! The process was a pleasure and the price was right too!!! Highly recommended. read more

I had heard about Stuart Benjamin's so I went over to the store and had an amazing experience with Stuart himself...... this man was patient with me in choosing an upgrade wedding ring for my wife's 60th birthday. I experienced excellent service along with top grade quality jewelry for a reasonable price. A classy place so treat yourself and go check it out. You will be pleased read more

Stuart Benjamin - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

I first discovered Stuart Benjamin when I was looking to get my engagement ring appraised for insurance purposes. My engagement ring formerly belonged to my grandmother, so it carries a lot of sentimental value for me. I also wanted to get my ring resized and repaired as it was slightly too big and a few prongs had come loose over the years. I had been to several other jewelry stores that inspected my ring and informed me that I needed a ring repair, but I did not trust leaving my ring at a chain jewelry store such as Zales, Kay, Ben Bridge, etc. I always felt like the other stores were run by salesmen and not by jewelers or people truly dedicated to the jewelry industry. After researching for a few days, I found Stuart Benjamin. This was the only jewelry store in San Diego County that uses an appraiser who is certified by the American Gem Society. When I took my ring to Stuart Benjamin to get appraised, I immediately felt that I could trust everyone there. The appraiser took multiple pictures of my ring and was very thorough in explaining her appraisal process. Once she was done, she immediately sent a copy of my appraisal to the insurance company, emailed a copy to me, and printed an additional copy for my records. When I picked up my ring, it looked better than I had ever seen it. Stuart Benjamin was even in the store and asked how I liked my ring repair. They do the ring repairs right in the store, unlike jewelry chains that send your pieces off to a place you will never see and to someone you will never meet. Since this experience, I have taken my ring back to get repaired and cleaned. The same, trustworthy people are always there, including Stuart. Everyone I have encountered at Stuart Benjamin takes so much care and time to explain different aspects of my ring that I do not even notice. You can tell that everyone really knows what they are talking about. As I said earlier, I have been to many jewelry stores and have spoke to many jewelry associates, so even though I do not know much about jewelry, I know what it feels like to be surrounded by people you fully trust with your priceless pieces. You can tell that everyone here really values their craft and values their reputation in the jewelry industry. I am so happy I found a place I can trust with my engagement ring and I will always come back to Stuart Benjamin for all my jewelry needs. read more

Hands down the most genuine helpful staff! My boyfriend and I came to look for engagement rings to try on and they were so happy to help us. They all made the visit such a great experience. Shout out to Jeff for explaining everything in such precise great detail! Such a fun experience! read more

Outstanding service, prices, and results!! I walked in after researching and visiting a few other places To have two gold rings and one gold necklace fixed. I was greeted promptly and professionally and offered a wonderful price. Since then, I have picked up my pieces and they look brand new! So I dropped another gold ring off and had one more resized. They also have a phenomenal inventory so if you're looking for new pieces of jewelry this is where you want to go read more

Jeff was very patient and helpful in assisting me with picking out a beautiful ring enhancer. Happy with my purchase!

Such a great experience here. Didn't trust shipping my ring back to where I purchased it for a resize. Found this location on Yelp from plenty of happy reviewers. All of the employees were so great and knowledgeable. Got my ring back the next day and it looks beautiful. I'll be returning for any other work I need done. read more

The exact experience my fiancé and I were looking for. We had actually already purchased our wedding bands from brilliant earth but had a horrible customer service experience and decided to cancel our order. Needless to say our experience with Stuart Benjamin was night and day. Amazing expertise, they cleaned and touched up my fiancé's vintage engagement ring and did a custom band with engraving as an exact match to her rare ring. The only reason this is 5 stars is because I don't have more to give !! Could not recommend, their service, expertise more. Lastly all rings and work done came out fantastic.. high quality custom jewelry, family owned business, nice people.. what more do you need ? read more

My fiancé first came here in 2019 to get a diamond appraised. He was extremely pleased with the service as well as their thoroughness, attention to detail and friendliness. Fast forward to 2021, we decided to return and purchase my wedding band from Stuart Benjamin & Co. It was my first time in their store and it felt very clean and welcoming. Rhonda was a pleasure to work with and did not rush us one bit. She knew exactly what I was wanting by just asking a few questions. She understood our time sensitivity and was able to assure us a quick turnaround for our wedding in a few weeks! I am so satisfied with my purchase from Stuart Benjamin & Co. and loved supporting a local & family owned business! Would absolutely recommend them over and over again. Their quality of diamonds blow all of the chain jewelers out of the water. Thank you again Rhonda & Stuart Benjamin!! read more