Comments on: Where to buy estate jewelry in LA?

Question: Where to buy estate jewelry in LA?

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:46:35 -0800

Can anyone reccomend any estate jewelry dealers in the Los Angeles area? I'm looking for a relatively traditional engagement ring in the "couple thousand bucks" price range, but I'm a recent transplant.

By: luriete

luriete — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:58:12 -0800

Circa 1910 antiques sometimes has some very nice Arts & Crafts era jewelry, and I've seen rings there. There are a number of interesting shops that sell antiques, including jewelry and other small metal items, in that neighborhood.

On preview: they've just closed their Melrose shop, but I am sure the Wests can suggest a good antique shop in the area with an emphasis on jewelry.

By: uaudio

uaudio — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:59:01 -0800

can't give you a specific recommendation, but I'd for sure check out the Los Angeles Jewelry Mart in the Jewelry District.

By: GaelFC

GaelFC — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:43:18 -0800

Seconding the Jewelry Mart. Only NY and Chicago have comparable in the US, and while I don't know about estate jewelry, they have marvelous stuff and great prices.

By: snsranch

snsranch — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:11:32 -0800

This is not EXACTLY what you're asking for. However, the lady that runs THIS place is awesome! When I was looking for an engagement ring she really hooked me up. (We actually ended up getting matching-styled rings from the 1920s.) In any case, congrats and good luck!

Make sure you look at everything, there may be some nice surprises there.

By: wildeepdotorg

wildeepdotorg — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:14:26 -0800

http://www.antiquejewelrymall.com/

It's actually located in the LA area (Palos Verdes, I believe) although they operate mostly online. My husband bought my sapphire engagement ring from them and we were very happy with the purchase.

If you don't see the estate piece you're looking for on the web, contact them.

By: splendid animal

splendid animal — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:02:21 -0800

There are some jewelry stores in Westwood that, if I recall correctly, sell estate pieces. I've never done business with any of them, though. One is on Westwood Blvd., and the others are clustered together on Glendon Ave.

Congratulations!

By: piers

piers — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:32:23 -0800

My now-husband bought my lovely antique (circa 1920s) diamond and sapphire ring at Antiquarius - highly recommended. 8840 Beverly Blvd, (310) 274-2363