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Oscar's Design Jewelry
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Neighborhood: Downtown
550 S Hill St
Ste 725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 622-1200
550 S Hill St
Ste 725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 622-1200
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- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Oscar's Design Jewelry
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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.
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9/21/2008
Oscar is the most honest, caring and respectable jeweler I have ever met. My fiance and I went ring… Read more »
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!!!
I recently got my engagement ring here. Spent over 4 months of research and found this cool place.
The staff here is not pushy at all. I met Oscar, the owner, and he was just so laid back. I gave him my budget and what I want in a diamond. And he met my expectation. He gave me a good deal on the diamond too. Ask him and he would give you a brief education on diamonds.
There's a parking lot next to the building; it's $5 for 3 minutes, maximum $12 or $15 (don't remember) and it's cheaper on the weekends after hours *sorry I'll update this next time I get there*
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.
Okay I agree that the owner is the nicest guy and really laid back, but our experience here wasn't that great. Probably because it was a busy saturday.
BIG TIP: do not go to the jewelry district on saturdays... that's their busiest day of the week and they have a lot of additional hired hands helping. Some who really shouldn't be doing sales. If you go on a week day you will have a totally unrushed, calm experience with a salesperson who can actually spend time with you.
We had this really push guy with a thick russian accent that just kept pestering us with to look at diamonds when all we wanted was to look at ring settings. "How much do you want to spend?" "What size diamond?" "Don't worry about the ring, not important, the diamond is the important, we can do whatever you want with the ring" "You want to look at some diamonds?" "Yes, no?"
At the end of an hour of dealing with this pushy salesperson, my fiancee and I were completely drained and left not feeling any closer to finding the perfect ring...
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.
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.
I have been shopping for a ring for about 3 weeks. However, I was intense and researched why GIA why not GIA etc. The level of brain damage was further augmented when you read the fancy letter scheme from VS1 to VS2 to E to H. By the time I was done, I started developing a philosophical objection to even buying a ring!
I called about 6 stores in the jewelry mart and got a lot of "You need to come here". This is asking for a quote for a diamond that I "exactly" asked for! Well - I finally landed on Oscar's planet :)!
He was honest, straight forward, empathetic, a great sense of humor and above all fair. I hope you check him if you still want to save some brain cells! And no - I don't work for him etc. Matter of fact, this is my first time buying anything shiny but will defintely return to him as I go through the path of life as I am sure I will need a diamond bail out to get me out of trouble!
Hasta n gluck to all - Fox
I'm at a cross roads with Oscar's. I'd like to give him a five star for his patience, demeanor, and attitude. But based on principal I can't, because I'd never feel like I got the best deal/value on a diamond (which in my opinion is a totally useless, extremely well polished rock). I can't give five stars ("as good as it gets") to a place where purging my hard earned dough on shiny rocks. Sorry, Oscar. Can't give you my love on that fifth star.
I definitely agree with Maximillian Y. who says to go here on a weekday. We went both on a Saturday and a Tuesday. You'll get such better service AND better prices on a weekday when the jewelers are more eager to give you those price breaks and give you the real price. What's up with the jewelers? Why don't they ever put the real price on the jewels they're selling? We went to jewelers all over downtown and the price marked is never the price they're willing to sell at. Just go on a weekday and at least you'll get better service and better deals since you have their full attention.
