Eli’s Jewelry

My fiancé and my experience was great! We bought our wedding bands here. Great quality and within our budget. Eli and his mother were just extremely nice and welcoming. They treated us like we were long time customers, even though this was our first purchase. We will definitely come back here again.

We visited Raffi and family today for our wedding bands, and the service and selection exceeded our expectations. We are so happy that we went to Eli’s Jewelry for our bands!

I never thought I’d be writing a review for a jewelry store. I never liked the idea of marriage or the idea of paying ridiculously high prices for a small piece of stone. Until I met a very special girl and found a jewelry store through Unilocal and word-​of-​mouth.
Eli’s jewelry definitely met my expectations and went above and beyond. An honest mom-​and-​pop store that was established since the 70s and have not lost their integrity. Their quality service and products have remained.
Eli and Raffi educated me of what quality diamond looks like. There was no upsell here, I just described my budget and the type of style that my girl likes.
In the end, my girl is super pleased with what I got and she doesn’t even want to upgrade her ring. This was amazing to me as I had no idea what type of ring she likes or her ring size. I had to keep it a big secret and I couldn’t ask her what type of diamonds or rings she likes.
But the experts here really know what they were doing. I had to come back twice because one of the diamonds that came was not on par with Eli’s standard of quality. I wouldn’t have known if you had not told me, what an honest business! I came back and my diamond was upgraded without additional costs. My diamond was color E and VVS2 grade and of course GIA certified. Eli will explain what that all means… lol
I thought I would have to go to Africa to get a blood diamond but thanks to Eli and Raffi, I got a high-​quality diamond without any bloodshed.

we visited raffi about six months ago to choose and purchase our wedding bands, but seeing as we got married a week ago i’m only now getting around to writing a review since i can finally wear my ring!
our experience at eli’s was wonderful. raffi is such a charming, kind, and honest person. i went in thinking i was going to have to customize a wedding band to fit the unusual setting of my engagement ring. he could have easily said, «sure, let’s design something custom. that’ll be a gazillion dollars.» instead, he recommended and fitted me with a gorgeous, delicate rose gold infinity band that they had in stock. i am so grateful for raffi taking the time to help me with my decision because i know now that i wouldn’t have been happy with my original idea. every time i catch a glance of my band on my finger i feel happy, and i have raffi (and my husband, i GUESS) to thank for that. ;)
raffi/eli/“mom,” i will be sending my friends and family your way for all their future fine jewelry needs!

Kind and engaging. This place is a family run joint and you can feel it the minute you walk through the door. We were greeted immediately today and shown beautiful things. We were looking for our wedding rings, and spent time with the family there. They were focused on each individual customer and so helpful. We didn’t wind up finding what we were looking for, but I felt completely at ease in their store. I would totally go back there and recommend them if you’re headed up to the jewelry district. The prices were excellent and you really get a helpful vibe from everyone there. Totally worth going in. I loved Artemis (the mom) and her stories from being in business all those years in LA.

I went to Eli’s 15 years ago. This was one of the first jewelry stores we went to in LA. Eli Jr. asked what we wanted and showed us what he had. I need to know I’m making a wise purchase I told Eli we were going to shop around and see what else is out there. He welcomed me to leave and shop around but told me I would be back. We walked that jewelry district for HOURS and HOURS. We came back to Eli’s Jewelry that day and never gone anywhere else. Thank you to this great family business we appreciate your service. Chett D.

A friend recommended Eli’s to me and when I checked the Unilocal reviews I thought it was too good to be true. But indeed it is all that it seems. Eli, Rafi and Ardemis are the kindest family. They told me stories and asked great questions, spent a ton of time with me working on the little details of my desires for my ring. I had some diamonds passed down to me from my grandmother I wanted reset. I was pleasantly surprised with how much time they took to work with me especially considering it wasn’t a high profit job for them since I brought the diamonds. They took great care with all of my little picky wants. Rafi even called to check in on something before making it which I so appreciated. At the end my ring was gorgeous and super affordable and I almost wish I could go to their house for Shabbat because they were so lovely.

When I returned here eight months after purchasing my wife’s engagement ring, Eli instantly recognized me and chatted with me about my job. That exemplifies the high quality personal service I received at this store. Eli and Raffi made me feel at home right through the start and guided this jewelry novice through the complicated process of choosing a stone and ring.
My wife instantly fell in love with the diamond I had picked out and never misses an opportunity to show it off. We were satisfied once again when returning for our wedding bands and will be back in the future.

In March of 2015 we visited the Jewelry District and due to all the great Unilocal reviews we wound up at Eli’s jewelry. Where were assisted by Rafi. He made us feel as though we were part of the family and gave us a little of his family history. I was looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I had seen some reviews for other shops from gay/​lesbian couples reporting that they were treated less than and even refused to be helped… not at Eli’s! Rafi showed us multiple center diamonds to go in a halo band. One of the center diamonds was gorgeous so we decided on that one. My girlfriend was looking at the diamond in the store light and as soon as she broke a big smile I knew that was the one.
We both will be returning to see Rafi soon for my fiancé’s wedding band and my wedding band. I trust this business wholeheartedly and they stand behind their product. The diamonds that they carry from are of much higher quality than most of the diamond shops in the district.
Make sure you carry some cash to pay for the parking next to their building.

Once again Rafi helped make my dreams come true. I came back here after my pleasant experience buying an engagement ring. It was time for both my fiancé and I to buy our wedding bands. I had one band in mind and it did not set well with my engagement ring. Rafi could see how unhappy I was and immediately brought up the idea of resetting my engagement ring. It’s like he knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish and helped me see that it was completely normal to reset my ring and think of my wedding band as a significant piece that is okay to work around.
It was an extremely busy day for them. They were politely asking for those who live nearby to come back at a not so busy time. They reassured everyone that they would not close shop until they’ve helped everyone.
To the one star reviewer below. I was there when this couple arrived. They pushed me and my fiancé out of there way and were extremely impatient and rude. FYI don’t go into Armani asking for a Versace design. It’s extremely rude! Why not go to Tiffanys if you want a Tiffany style ring?

Eli and his mom, Ardemis, were absolutely fantastic. Both of them were super warm and open, taking time to answer all of our questions. I’m definitely much more informed than when I went in. My girlfriend and I found the right wedding bands for an absolutely fantastic price. You honestly can’t go wrong in here. I’m not sure what people are talking about when they say they were brushed off. It was busy in there when we went, but the staff took their time and didn’t rush us.
Also, I kinda felt like my fiancé and I got a blessing from Ardemis, which totally made our day. Looking forward to wearing our wedding bands for a long time to come.

After I wrote my review Eli reached out right away. I always commend and business owner when they do that. Instead of being angry he wanted to fix it, and genuinely fix it. My boyfriend at that time had already made an appointment with another jeweler. Eli requested that we come down and give him a chance to make it better. I appreciated Eli and the way he handled everything. In the end we decided to go with the other jeweler who we had the appointment with because he was a distant friend of the family. This would not keep me from purchasing from Eli in the future. He cares about his customers and wants to make them happy and I truly believe that.

Raffi was absolutely fantastic! We brought in my fiancé’s wedding ring because a diamond had fallen out of the band. (It was not a ring that was purchased from Eli’s Jewelers… I don’t want to give the impression that their product was faulty). Raffi was very upfront about telling us what would be involved to repair the ring, and the cost.
It was a rather small accent diamond (only .9 mm) so we weren’t expecting the cost of the diamond to be that much.
I was more than pleasantly surprised when he told me the total cost of the job would be $ 35-​$ 45! In addition to the great price, he told us he could have it done in an hour.
We returned after an hour to find a beautiful wedding band, and a total cost of $ 35. He also had his technician check the other settings on the ring to make sure that the other diamonds were secure. He could have easily told us that because of that, the price was going to be $ 50 and I would have paid it no problem. Not only did he stick within his quoted price range, but he stuck to the lowest price he quoted us.
On top of all this, both Raffi and his mother are fantastically nice people. Had a great conversation with the two of them after the transaction was done. They have earned a customer for life with my fiancé and I.
I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of repairs or in the market to purchase some beautiful jewelry!

Thank you Eli, Raffi, and their Mom for helping to design the engagement ring of my dreams! I had stumbled upon Eli’s because of fellow Unilocalers (thanks to Unilocal yet again!!!)!
Many months ago we came up so I could look at rings and see what I liked. We dealt with Eli and his Mom who was so sweet, helpful, and never once pushy. They made honest suggestions and exuded their true passion for jewelry.
Little did I know that my now fiancé kept in touch and got to work on designing a ring to my picky standards! He and Eli conversed and they (along with Raffi) made a ring exactly capturing every little detail I mentioned. He proposed a few weeks back and I cannot stop staring at my finger! It’s the most beautiful ring and I have had so many people stop and compliment me on it.
We recently returned to have it resized and when we walked up to the door they immediately remembered my fiancé. I’m sure they see tons of people all day every day but when we walked in we felt like old friends. They are honest, passionate, and knowledgable jewelers. I do not have enough wonderful and amazing things to say other than I can’t wait to come back to pick out our wedding bands! Please go and see them… you will be so happy you did!

Im all about short and sweet reviews. My girlfriend (now finance) and I visited this place six months back and we were so impressed by their customer service I came back to get an engagement ring.
They’re honest, direct and only deal in high-​quality stones. They respected my initial budget, but also presented some options above it that didn’t break the bank. They never pressured me into spending more. I love that they only sell quality stones (GIA certified) and offer the maintenance (cleanings, etc) so your ring stays pretty and holds its value.
I told them exactly what I wanted and they delivered, 100%. The understood my timeline, respected it and got my ring to me with plenty of time for my proposal.
To quote my fiancé, «Seriously, this is the perfect ring, I couldn’t have asked for anything better.»
Mission accomplished.

Great customer service. Rafi helped my fiancé pick the perfect ring for me. When I went back to get it resized and adjusted he made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. He gives each of his clients attention and respect. Rafi and Eli’s mom is the cutest lady. She is very attentive to costumers as well.
I loooove my ring (it’s super shiny). I can’t wait to go and pick our wedding bands.

Both Eli and Rafi were very helpful and professional. And their mom is wonderful! She made me feel no pressure at all! That goes for all of them. I love the fact that this family shop prides itself on selling only high quality diamonds. I am a total novice and their advise helped me tremendously in selecting the perfect ring for my fiancé.
In giving their advice their confidence comes with a tone of assertiveness, and I respect that as a show of professional knowledge. I knew I was speaking with an expert when Rafi directed my way to find a ring for my fiancé.
I will be back to get my wedding band for sure.

Short Version: Highly recommend. They only carry quality diamonds and not the cheap stones you will see online.
Long Version: I’m seriously impressed with Eli and Raffi. My husband and I were looking for my 10 year anniversary ring and my sister had highly recommended Eli’s jewelry since this is where she had purchased her engagement ring.
Raffi assisted is when we walked in. He showed us a few stones in cushion cut within our price range. And since I didn’t know what setting I wanted he also helped us pick a nice one that went well with the 1 carat cushion cut we selected. We left a deposit and would return in a week to pick up the ring.
Later during the week I started researching diamonds online and was looking at how much cheaper the costs was for a «comparable» diamond from Blue Nile and James Allen. I started to feel like I should have gotten my ring that way instead. So I called Raffi right away and explained my concerns. He was very understanding and said to send him the diamonds that I found online. I emailed them and within a couple of hours his brother Eli called me. We talked for a good 30 minutes and he explained how what may seem «comparable» on paper isn’t really the same. In fact he taught me the difference between «crushed ice» vs «brilliant» and why the diamonds online are cheaper. Like with all things you get what you pay for and with diamonds quality should be up there on your purchasing criteria.
I went back to the store this past Friday and Eli spent a great deal of time looking at the diamonds online from James Allen with me. We compared specs and looked at pictures in detail. I loved how he really wanted to give me peace of mind which in my book is priceless!
I ended up changing my stone to emerald cut and despite getting better specs on the new stone he didn’t charge me more saying my happiness was what was more important to them. WOW! They are just amazing.

I can’t say enough good things about Eli’s. I came in for a necklace for my wife and the customer service is bar none. I was attended by a sweet older lady, I believe it is the owner’s mother. She’s so honest, and hospitable. She gave me several options and was more concerned with my satisfaction.
Everything in this shop is high quality, and they have something for every price range. I don’t think I’ll ever go to another chain retail Jewelry store again, now that I have a personal jeweler.
Month’s after I bought the necklace, my wife needed another band. I was able to bring in the original band (we never used) and I was given a generous credit toward the purchase of a new band. And it’s so much more beautiful!

I found Eli’s Jewelery on Unilocal when I was looking for a place to make a custom engagement ring. I had visited several places trying to find someone to do the work I needed — I had inherited a diamond from my family, and I needed to find someone that could take it out of it’s current setting and then build a new ring and setting to house it. It was important to me that I find someone that could do good work on the new ring and worked in a reasonable price range. I found both of those at Eli’s.
I worked with both Raffi and Eli in the planning stages, and they were very helpful and friendly, giving me great advice and working with me on developing the design. Once we had settled on a design, I gave them the diamond and Raffi made the ring and new setting. The end result is gorgeous, and my fiancé loves it. Working with Eli and Raffi was great, and they were very helpful and flexible when they worked with me. It was a great experience, and I’m very glad that I went to Eli and Raffi to have our engagement ring made.