Best Shops For Custom Jewelry In Los Angeles
When you need an extra touch of sparkle and glam, a visit to the jewelry store usually does the trick. In a city of dramatic nightlife, red carpet affairs, and brunching where you want to be noticed, Los Angeles jewelry designers work hard to keep designs contemporary and unique at the same time. From the Valley to the beach, there is a jewelry designer in L.A. at everyone's reach.
Monica Columbia Fine Jewelry
18717 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 887-9514
www.mcfinejewelry.com
Owner and designer Monica Columbia of Monica Columbia Fine Jewelry (MCFJ) started her 10 year business inside her own home until recently when she opened a retail store in the Valley to showcase her original designs, allowing for client consultations as well. Monica believes in a jewelry wardrobe and works with her customers on defining individual style through layering pieces like rings, bracelets and necklaces. Monica Columbia Fine Jewelry's earring selection is always beautiful and inspiring. Her love of diamonds drives her vision and her designs work to compliment the natural beauty of the stone. Monica Columbia Fine Jewelry encourages its clients to bring in heirlooms and older outdated pieces to Monica so that she can help them breathe new life into the piece. Monica also assists couples on selecting and designing engagement rings and wedding bands.
La Vitrine and Design By Musti
1119 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica CA 90403
(310) 395-4500
www.mustidesigns.com
Jewelry designer Musti crafts and offers both delicate and brilliant pieces on site at La Vitrine, his gem of a boutique in Santa Monica. His "old world" and modern jewelry techniques incorporating precious metals, textiles such as leather and fine gemstones deliver beautiful one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings that can be cherished by multiple generations. Statement and stackable rings feature gemstones such as aquamarine, blue sapphire, diamond (black and white), emerald, moonstone and many more, at a range of prices. Musti's cigar band style looks feminine and classy on a woman's hand. Sterling silver and gold (white, yellow and rose) textured bands are masculine, and ideal as wedding bands. Musti's keen designs are special to give as birthday and anniversary gifts, as well as bridal party gifting. Clients often come into the store to work one-on-one with Musti on creating original designs or repurposing existing pieces.
Liza Shtromberg Jewelry
2120 N. Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 913-1444
www.jewishjewelrylizashtromberg.com
While Liza Shtromberg Jewelry specializes in creating special occasion and wedding jewelry, many of her clients come for her unique collection, Western Wall. Ranging from trendy to elegant, Shtromberg's jewelry reflects love and passion for Israel. Through symbolic designs including the Star of David, Hebrew text and Kotel (Hebrew for Western Wall) imprints, people fall in love with Liza's jewelry concepts. Unique bracelets and necklaces make wonderful Bat Mitzvah gifts, and brides and grooms are drawn to sterling silver and 14K gold bands engraved in Hebrew that translates to "I am my beloved's, my beloved is mine." Liza is proud to create designs with recycled metals and vintage and antique "conflict-free recycled diamonds."
Liz Law
8117 W. Manchester Ave.
Suite #649
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
(310) 707-3020
www.bylizlaw.com
Liz Law devotes her creativity into creating beautiful jewelry with the hopes of sparking joy in someone's life. Her designs are accessible as she puts herself into the process. She plays with different elements and materials including 14k gold fill, sterling silver, bronze and brass combined with vintage baubles, expressive charms and Swarovski crystals. Many of her necklaces can stand alone (Moondance choker, Tribal fringe), while others are fitting for layering (the Selene, the Stargazer, the Lunar). As a whole, Liz Law curates interesting pieces featuring whimsical shapes and alluring designs, perfect for a dinner out, a wedding or to the office.
Milly & Li
547 Lorna Court
Brentwood, CA 90049
Milly & Li is the creation of local Debbie Valner. Her collections span classic to trendy, featuring staple pieces -- necklaces and bracelets. One of her most popular designs is a double strand dainty chain spotlights radiant and distinctive colored gemstones like agate, amethyst, turquoise, aquamarine and apatite. Giving her clients the choice of beading, Valner also strands lustrous pearls onto leather for choker style necklaces for chic and hip Westside fashionistas. Chokers of the '90s are today's go-to style for some of the most watched super models like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, and, of course Taylor Swift and her squad are wearing them too. Reach out to Valner through her website to set up an appointment to view her jewelry collection.
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