My fiancé proposed to me on 4th of July with a super cute ring. However, when my family asked to see the ring, he yelled at them and said "this is NOT THEE ring". I laughed and thought he was acting a fool. Unbeknownst to me, my fiancé had planned to design my ring with Oscar and his crew.
We arrived to Oscar's and were greeted by Oscar's staff. One employee walked right to me and asked me what I wanted. I described what I wanted and "viola"! She pointed me to the ring of my dreams. I chose the shape of the stone while my fiancé chose the size. Oscar and his staff did an amazing job describing all the details of the ring.
There is no doubt in my mind this place is knows their jewelry. I'm so thankful to have gone to Oscar's and not the other neighboring jewelry shops.
If you are looking for the ring of your dreams, or simply looking to buy a ring for your soon to be bride.. GO TO OSCAR'S!!
Trust me!! I got a lot of compliments on my rose gold, 2.5 Ct Cushion cut diamond.
you guys!! We will be back.... Or should I say my future husband will be back!
After months of searching for the perfect engagement ring, I came across Oscar's Design Jewelry, and decided to give Oscar a call. I told him what I was looking for and what I wanted to spend. He said to visit the next time I was in California, and that he'd work with me to get me what I want. That was all I needed to hear before settling on buying a ring from him. From just speaking to him over the phone, I could tell that he's a good guy.
When my now fiancee and I arrived to his store, Oscar sat down with us and went over all of our options. I tried on a few different styles of a similar look, and decided on the perfect setting. Then it was on to the most important part-- the center stone. After a few minutes of inspections and negotiations, I had settled on a beautiful stone, while remaining within my budget.
Oscar is genuine and will get you the best possible piece of jewelry your finances will allow. He's extremely professional, personable, honest and truly cares about his customers.
I couldn't be happier with the purchase, my gorgeous ring, the superb service we received and the quality and craftsmanship of my ring. Oscar made me a custom ring that has been compliments ever since I took it out in public. I highly recommend Oscar's, and will definitely be back myself for the wedding band and other pieces as well.
Thanks Oscar!
Portland, OR 12/28/2009
I proposed to my wife with a very unique, antique (from the 1900s) white gold diamond ring with a delicate filigree pattern on the sides. She wanted a really thin band created with a similar pattern, but it proved difficult to find a wedding band without diamonds . We weren't really sure of how to go about buying our wedding bands, weren't sure about the jewelry district, who's legit, who isn't, pricing, pressure, etc., but we found Oscar on Yelp and went to visit him based on the astonishing amount of five-star reviews.
He and the staff were very welcoming and warm from the start. It didn't matter to them that we weren't looking to spend thousands of dollars on rings, they treated us with attention and courtesy every time we visited. Oscar is a genuinely kind and gentle man and a pleasure to work with.
We finally placed an order, as Oscar agreed to have a wedding band handmade to my wife's specifications, although he did explain that the width of the ring would need to be a little wider in order to create the pattern that she desired. A few days later, we went to pick-up her band. Oscar presented us with it and said he wasn't sure if she'd love it, and honestly, it was a little different than what she wanted and she was a little unsure how to say this, since he'd put so much work into it.
He was very understanding and suggested to us that he have his engraver try again. We were happy that he offered without her even admitting that she wasn't completely happy. Then she went back a few days later and he made her TWO options - it was really going above and beyond for customer service.
She LOVED the new band he had designed - it was exactly what she was looking for to pair with the engagement ring. He knew what she wanted and went out of his way to get it right. She couldn't be happier, and the work and craftsmanship are beautiful. I also got my much-more-plain white gold wedding band from Oscar, as he's the only person I found who understood the exact bevel and subtle finish that I wanted on my ring. Again, he knew how to help me get exactly what I wanted, within a very small tolerance of my personal preference. That's skill.
OSCAR IS GREAT! We highly recommend him and will be going back to him in the future. He and his entire staff were complete professionals, yet they were relaxed and honest and never pressured us the way that many jewelers in the LA downtown Jewelry District might. I simply cannot recommend highly enough
Los Angeles, CA 1/3/2010
So the economy is bad...everyone gets it. Times are tough and we're all trying to save. Funny thing is, every time I go to Oscar's his place is packed. I've gone on a Saturday afternoon, Tuesday morning, doesn't matter). The other stores in the same building cannot say the same. On my last visit (to pick out wedding rings now that the engagement business is all done - satisfied customers coming back), this woman commented on how people just keep coming in, to which Oscar replied, "Yes, it gets busy sometimes." I laughed and interjected saying that Oscar's is always busy b/c he's such a good jeweler, but he's to humble to admit to his popularity.
I think the world of Oscar, but judging by how busy he is, so does everyone else.
1 Previous Review from Ami D.:
9/21/2008
Oscar is the most honest, caring and respectable jeweler I have ever met. My fiance and I went ring shopping together and we both pride ourselves on being good judges of character. After we met Oscar, I told him that we had met "our jeweler" b/c although we did not find the ring of our dreams that day in the store, I knew he was someone we could trust to be honest and forthright with us. We had been shopping for two months already at this time and had met tons of jewelers, none of whom offered the reasonable prices, high quality diamonds AND honest service that Oscar did.
Two months later, my fiance got down on bended knee and asked me to marry him. No joke, the first words out of my mouth were, "My ring is so beautiful!" The poor guy said I kept him on his knee for a while, but I was just stunned and overjoyed.
Oscar had personally designed the most beautiful ring for us. After having been ring shopping for so long, my fiance knew exactly what I wanted, and asked Oscar to make it. Oscar's craftsmanship is pure excellence. You can just tell that he treats his rings like pieces of artwork that have to be of exceptional quality and perfection. He prides himself in it.
As for the rest, my fiance and I met approx 30 different jewelers. THe nature of our profession has trained to be very detail oriented, skeptical of information presented to us, and numbers oriented. We found that Oscar far surpassed other jewelers on the basis of quality of loose diamonds, reasonableness of price, and honest service. His loose diamonds were higher in quality or equivalent to the high-end stores we visited and his prices were about $8-$10K lower than stores that rhyme with Piffany's and Tartier if you catch my drift. It all depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for rock bottom prices, you won't find them at Oscar's b/c his dedication to quality doesn't allow him to be your price-breaker discount dealer. However, if you're an intelligent consumer, you'll find that Oscar is a dream come true. I hope you've found this helpful.
I've already recommended Oscar to my friends and family. I'm taking my guy friend there soon to go shopping for an engagement ring for his soon to be fiance.
Los Angeles, CA Updated - 1/30/2009
I rarely give 5 stars, but I felt especially inclined to give Oscar 5 stars. I believe Oscar been in the business for, what, 18 years? He knows stones, he knows the jewelry market/business, and he knows he wants repeat customers by doing business that make his customers happy.
There are a SIGNIFICANT number of jewelers in the downtown jewelry district, but I think you'll find that Oscar's is typically almost always busy. Why? Good, honest business generates repeat customers and referrals. I always have a pretty good sense of a person's character/integrity, and I really truly think Oscar is a one-of a kind jeweler. He knows that many of his customers come here for very special purchases and they are spending their hard-earned money, and he respects that. I haven't dealt with many high-end jewelers in my life, but you can pretty much guarantee I expect to have a long-term business-type relationship with Oscar (fortunate for him, unfortunate for my budget!), because of a previous purchase. If you're in the market for bling, check this man out!!!
Long Beach, CA 7/23/2008
Beautiful diamonds and Oscar is a doll. I checked out many different places in the jewelry district and Oscars fit the bill. His diamonds are beautiful and he offers many unique settings. I told him my budget (which was not that substantial in terms of diamonds) and he didn't bat an eye or make me feel the fool. He has jewelry for every price range, just let him know and he will hook you up. My husband and I have been looking for a jeweler that can be our "go-to" guy and Oscar is definitely him
Highland Park, CA 12/17/2008
I have nothing but good things to say about Oscar's. My fiancee and I actually purchased a white sapphire in lieu of a diamond, for both ethical and financial reasons, and then went to Oscar to design the setting. We chose him because of the positive reviews on Yelp, and were definitely glad we did. He's friendly, attentive, takes his time with you, and delivers a beautiful, high quality product. Oscar never balked over us wanting an alternative to a diamond. And I love my ring! It's a beautiful stone in a very classic yet modern setting, and very well made.
Los Angeles, CA 1/23/2009
Picked out an engagement ring on my own from another place and my wife didn't like the setting. We took the ring to Oscars and he worked with us back and forth for a few months custom designing exactly what my wife wanted. He even sat down in front of the computer with us to design the ring in 3D and made several different iterations of the wax mold for us. In the end, the ring turned out amazing and he only charged us for the labor in making the ring (allowing us to trade the old platinum setting in for the new platinum). He is one of the few who truly cares about his trade and his clients, and he's the only jeweler I'll be going to in the future. The only downside is the pricey downtown parking.
West Los Angeles, CA 2/26/2009
I came here a second time after I purchased my wife's engagement ring. This time, I bought my wedding band. I give Oscar five stars for his patience, demeanor, and attitude.
I'm not much of a shopper, but my wife IS. I can say that we looked all over downtown for 1) quality engagement rings, 2) fair to good prices, 3) good service and quality support. I have to say that Oscar's has all three aspects down to a science. When we were shopping for a ring, we compared his rings to Tiffany's. Most of the similar rings at the same price range were of significant lower quality. When you compare price to price, you will typically find lower quality diamonds or craftmanship, or lesser service. When we came in a second time to purchase my wedding band, Oscar polished and cleaned the engagement ring to a new shine so the ring looked bigger and brighter for the wedding. All I have to say is I'm a very satisfied customer and I'm certain Oscar will satisfy you, too.
Pomona, CA 9/15/2008
I rarely give 5 stars, but I felt especially inclined to give Oscar 5 stars. I believe Oscar been in the business for, what, 18 years? He knows stones, he knows the jewelry market/business, and he knows he wants repeat customers by doing business that make his customers happy.
There are a SIGNIFICANT number of jewelers in the downtown jewelry district, but I think you'll find that Oscar's is typically almost always busy. Why? Good, honest business generates repeat customers and referrals. I always have a pretty good sense of a person's character/integrity, and I really truly think Oscar is a one-of a kind jeweler. He knows that many of his customers come here for very special purchases and they are spending their hard-earned money, and he respects that. I haven't dealt with many high-end jewelers in my life, but you can pretty much guarantee I expect to have a long-term business-type relationship with Oscar (fortunate for him, unfortunate for my budget!), because of a previous purchase. If you're in the market for bling, check this man out!!!
Long Beach, CA 7/23/2008
Dear Oscar,
Thank you so much for creating such a pretty ring for me. It arrived yesterday, and I'm incredibly impressed. The excellent workmanship and attention to detail are obvious, and the sparkle is beyond my expectations. I was worried that the widened halo would create too much of a space between the center stone and the halo, but it's barely noticeable. I'm not officially wearing it yet, but I can't wait to show it off. It's perfect!
Also, thank you for working with me to get exactly what I wanted for the price we were looking to spend. I didn't think it was possible; not looks, nor quality was compromised.
Tim and I appreciate your help, and we look forward to doing business with you in the near future. Thank you for crafting me a stunning piece of jewelry.
12/18/09
Oscar made me feel comfortable the moment I walked in. The energy was good, I didn't feel pressured or uncomfortable at all, and it was a relief because I came from downstairs and I was getting and feeling engagement ring abused. Anyway I got the most beautiful engagement ring from him for my soon to be fiancee. I can't describe how gorgeous it is and how happy we are with it. Another important point is that Oscar also didn't make me feel weird about the fact that I was a woman buying an engagement ring for another woman either. =) The staff was also very nice. We get stopped constantly about how beautiful the ring is and I am very appreciative that I wandered in there that day. If you want a happy, stress free, jewelry buying experience, I highly recommend Oscars. -good luck, peace and love everyone. p.s. I've never written a review in my life I only did it because I felt it was well deserved.
2008-06-26 00:00:00.0
My fiance, Erik, just surprised me with a proposal and the most exquisite engagement ring Saturday, June 21st.. Yahoooooo we're engaged!!! We are thrilled, amazed, and astonished with the ring that Oscar's created and co-designed (with my fiance). I have yet to meet my new beloved Jeweler, but Erik was completely impressed with their integrity, punctuality (had the ring ready when promised), friendly staff/customer service (Oscar called Erik today, Monday, to see how the proposal went and see how I liked the ring). It's Monday night and I've just written them a note to thank them for creating the most impressive ring that I have ever seen, I feel like royalty. I'm more mesmerized by this ring than that character in Lord of the Rings...."my precious"! Shop around to get ideas or to get it out of your system but GO SEE OSCAR WHEN YOU'RE READY TO BUY.
2008-06-23 20:58:25.0
Oscar has created a one of a kind treasure for me. My husband and Oscar together designed a true work of art that I will treasure forever. The detail and beauty of the diamond ring that I received does not compare to anything that I have ever seen before. Thank you Oscar!
Apr 29, 2008
Thank you for the wonderful diamond engagement ring. Oscar Design Jewelry is located in the Jewelry district in Downtown Los Angeles. They have a wide selection of diamond rings, necklaces, bracelets, and an excellent selection of jewelry. I was looking for a specific ring for my fiance and they were able to find the perfect match and size it appropriately as I waited. An excellent choice for wholesale jewelry in Los Angeles.
2008-02-05 00:00:00.0
My fiancee and I are extremely happy with Oscar's Design Jewelry. I initially was considering buying an engagement ring at several popular jewelry chains. However, I was unimpressed with their salespeople and interactions, and also felt I wasn't getting the best deal for my money.The quality of Oscar's Design Jewelry is far better than I expected. Their ideal cut diamonds can be compared to fine jewelery stores such as Tiffany's, for an exceptional price. I would recommend this store to anyone who is shopping for a superior quality diamond at a great value. Customer service is also very friendly and helpful.
2007-12-25 00:00:19.0
I'm a 28 years old man who had never written a customer feedback but I had to take the time to write this one. I bought a gorgeous engagement ring from Oscar's Design Jewelry. The entire experience was one of the best I have ever had. They made everything entirely too easy, from the selection of the stone to the setting . I had the ring in two days from the day I placed the order, amazing! I looked all over for a stone and setting which I thought was just right for me, but nothing came anywhere near what Oscar offered. Best of all my fiance absolutely loves the ring. Seriously, thanks Oscar, when I'm in the need for more jewelry you'll be the first place I go!
2007-12-12 22:33:55.0
We picked up my ring today, and It's breathtaking! We are so thankful to Oscar for helping us design my ring. As of today he is officially our jeweler. You will feel very comfortable working with Oscar. He is honest and patient and his expertise is much appreciated. We truly believe that we got the best price for the quality we chose.
2007-12-11 23:01:21.0
Oscar and his staff provided excellent service, with no pressure to this first time ring buyer. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase fine jewelry at a great price.
Jun 19, 2008
I researched all over LA for the best prices and best quality, and this is the place. I bought my fiance's engagement ring here and she loved it. Go here for jewelry!
Jun 26, 2008
Wow!! My fiance and I just picked up our engagement rings today and we are ecstatic. We designed the rings with Oscar and they turned out better than we could have ever imagined. His attention to detail is incredible and he put extra work into making sure that our rings were perfect. He really went above and beyond and did way more than we'd expected when making our rings. My fiance got my engagement ring (and diamond) there and I loved it so much that we decided to get our bands there. Their stuff is incredible, and if you want to create your own jewelry or customize something, they will make sure you get exactly what you want. It's a family run business and everyone is really nice. They take pride in their work and it really shows. Come here if you want a beautiful ring from wonderful people!
2008-06-26 22:11:21.0
Oscar is the most honest, caring and respectable jeweler I have ever met. My fiance and I went ring shopping together and we both pride ourselves on being good judges of character. After we met Oscar, I told him that we had met our jeweler b/c although we did not find the ring of our dreams that day in the store, I knew he was someone we could trust to be honest and forthright with us. We had been shopping for two months already at this time and had met tons of jewelers, none of whom offered the reasonable prices, high quality diamonds AND honest service that Oscar did. Two months later, my fiance got down on bended knee and asked me to marry him. No joke, the first words out of my mouth were, My ring is so beautiful! Oscar had personally designed the most beautiful ring for us. After having been ring shopping for so long, my fiance knew exactly what I wanted, and asked Oscar to make it. Oscar's craftsmanship is pure excellence. You can just tell that he treats his rings like pieces of artwork that have to be of exceptional quality and perfection. He prides himself in it. My fiance and I met approx 30 different jewelers. The nature of our profession has trained to be very detail oriented, skeptical of information presented to us, and numbers oriented. We found that Oscar far surpassed other jewelers on the basis of quality of loose diamonds, reasonableness of price, and honest service. His loose diamonds were higher in quality or equivalent to the high-end stores we visited and his prices were about $8-$10K lower than stores that rhyme with Piffany's and Tartier if you catch my drift. It all depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for rock bottom prices, you won't find them at Oscar's b/c his dedication to quality doesn't allow him to be your price-breaker discount dealer. However, if you're an intelligent consumer, you'll find
2008-09-21 00:00:00.0
Oscar is the most honest, caring and respectable jeweler I have ever met. My fiance and I went ring shopping together and we both pride ourselves on being good judges of character. After we met Oscar, I told him that we had met "our jeweler" b/c although we did not find the ring of our dreams that day in the store, I knew he was someone we could trust to be honest and forthright with us. We had been shopping for two months already at this time and had met tons of jewelers, none of whom offered the reasonable prices, high quality diamonds AND honest service that Oscar did. Two months later, my fiance got down on bended knee and asked me to marry him. No joke, the first words out of my mouth were, "My ring is so beautiful!" Oscar had personally designed the most beautiful ring for us. After having been ring shopping for so long, my fiance knew exactly what I wanted, and asked Oscar to make it. Oscar's craftsmanship is pure excellence. You can just tell that he treats his rings like pieces of artwork that have to be of exceptional quality and perfection. He prides himself in it. My fiance and I met approx 30 different jewelers. The nature of our profession has trained to be very detail oriented, skeptical of information presented to us, and numbers oriented. We found that Oscar far surpassed other jewelers on the basis of quality of loose diamonds, reasonableness of price, and honest service. His loose diamonds were higher in quality or equivalent to the high-end stores we visited and his prices were about $8-$10K lower than stores that rhyme with Piffany's and Tartier if you catch my drift. It all depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for rock bottom prices, you won't find them at Oscar's b/c his dedication to quality doesn't allow him to be your price-breaker discount dealer. However, if you're an intelligent consumer, you'll find that Oscar is a dream come true. I hope you've found this helpful.
2008-09-21 19:00:53.0
I found Oscars randomly through Craigslist. Anyone who had 17 very positive reviews must be good, I thought. Turns out, the collective "thumbs up" was on the money. I wanted to get a pearl bracelet interspersed with peridot for my wife's 30th (and to commemorate our first born due in August). Unfortunately, I had put off shopping until two days before her bday. I called Oscar for help. He had me come down asap. Not only did he come up with the perfect manifestation of this concept (with lusterous pearls and peridot stones), but he somehow managed to get the bracelet back to me the next day, in time for my wife's birthday. I've never written a testimonial for a business on Citysearch before, but I was so impressed with my experience that I signed up just to write this review, so other emergency jewelry shoppers can know that help is out there. Thanks Oscar!
2009-06-16 18:13:56.0
We went down to the Jewelry district to upgrade my wife's 25 year old wedding ring with bigger and better diamonds. They retained the unique design of her wedding set but increased the total diamond weight by over 400%. It looks great and she is very happy. Oscar and his staff were outstanding and even stayed late to finish the job.
2009-08-22 21:21:47.0