Laura M Jewelry

The only jewelry store to have three locations on the west side of Los Angeles, ever, for good reason. They are diamond dealers (real diamond dealers, not like downtown retailers), manufacturers for other stores around the country and are retailers who have appeared in a zillion magazines for what and who they sell. You have to see what they make, especially the rings. Finest European craftsmanship at fair prices for couture work. Their web site shows the breath of the work, but it’s even more beautiful in person. Remodels and repairs also. Truly worth the look.

This review is actually for the Brentwood location (which isn’t listed for some reason). We went here to design my wedding band after deciding against buying it online.
The benefit of going to a local jeweler is that they will make your ring to your specifications and it can be a bit more unique than something you just add to a basket on a website. If you’re getting sidestones, the default option on Blue Nile and similar sites is H/​SI — so if getting the best possible clarity and color is a concern for you, that’s something to consider.
We worked with Mark at Laura M. to make my eternity band. It is absolutely exquisite — he used only E/​VS diamonds and the quality shows in how much they sparkle. The sides of the band are hand engraved and the milgrain edges give it a beautiful antique look.
You typically pay a premium for supporting local jewelers, but we talked to Mark about what we were hoping to spend and ended up saving about 20% off the sticker price. He even laser engraved an inscription at no cost. I couldn’t recommend Laura M. more for custom work — hopefully we’ll be back in a few years for an anniversary piece!