Sledge’s Estate Jewelery

Wow what an awesome find Thank you Unilocal for leading me here.
Hidden in little shop in a random strip mall with a Rite Aid is some absolutely stunning vintage jewelry.
For my daughters 16 birthday I wanted to get her some quality jewelry but there was no way I was buying her anything mass produced from a chain mall store. She has far more eclectic taste and would hate anything with a heart or something equally cliché. So that started my hunt for vintage.
For security reasons you need to be buzzed into the suite, so ignore the sticker that says pull it wont work even the second time (trust me I tried) you have to push the button.
The store is small and when I went in the jeweler was there helping a customer, another Unilocaler, listening in while browsing I found him to be very helpful to her with her needs and wants. She took a card to come back another day. He of course greeted me when I came in but continued helping her while I looked around. I found a bracelet that was absolutely perfect. Moonstones and Amethysts bezel-​set 1930’s deco; just beautiful! It was a little more than I wanted to spend, they came down a little and I raised my budget for the perfect gift.
I left entirely happy and cannot wait to present this to Buttercup for her Birthday. There was a matching ring; I think I will call the store and ask if they can hold it for a short time till I can go back. I hate that I broke up the set and it would be a awesome future gift.
They also do custom work I have some old jewelry I want to have reworked I’ll update review once I do this.

This jewelry store is a hidden gem in Orange, CA. Chuck the owner is the best guy all around!

I have been going to Sledges jewelry for many years. Everyone that works in there is really nice! I have friends that referred me to them years ago, telling me that not only do they do good work, they are fair and honest. I have only sold scrap pieces, and had jewelry repaired. The repair prices are very reasonable and I also feel that I’m getting the best bang for my buck when I’m selling scrap or old jewelry. I don’t wear very much jewelry, but I really enjoy looking at all the estate pieces that they have. Some very unique and beautiful items.

Chuck is a great person and very honest and fair. He has a great selection of jewelry. Thanks for all the time you spent with us Chuck!

If youre in the market for jewelry of any kind: WEDDING RINGS, ENGAGEMENT RINGS, WEDDING BANDS, NECKLACES, PENDANTS, you need to come to SLEDGES ESTATE JEWELERS. The owner Chuck will help you out with anything you need and he will go over the pros and cons of every piece. He is very knowledgeable and not pushy at all. You WILL see some of the most beautiful pieces in your life here. They mainly deal with estate pieces but They can also MAKE YOU anything you want jewelry wise. I had an Opal I purchased from Thailand get made into a pendant here. Chuck helped me pick out the setting for it as well as the actual necklace to go with it. It came out flawless and my Fiancé always gets compliments on it. As well as her engagement ring and her wedding ring people will soon be seeing. I ALWAYS COME TO SLEDGES ESTATE JEWELERS. Trust me, I have gone to every other jewelers out there, they all sell you junk at inflated prices. For what you pay for at SLEDGES Estate jewelers you will get way more than your money is worth! Chuck knows how to strike a deal. Stop by and give him a shot. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! You can call ahead and make an appointment to see Chuck (the owner) the store can get very busy sometimes. Once people find out about Sledges they come back for life!

Family is the first word that comes to mind about this place. The owner Chuck is extremely knowledgeable about any antique or vintage jewelry. He was very accommodating! I would certainly recommend any to shop here for jewelry. Instead of feeling like im getting ripped off at another fancy store, i really feel like im getting a fair deal here. Thank you Sledge’e Estate Jewelry!

Love this place! It has a real family feel, they are super helpful and they made sure I left satisfied with my experience there. Would recommend without reservation!

Chuck the owner is very knowledgeable and very helpful. I have been coming here for 16 years and wouldn’t trust my jewelry anywhere else. I have had jewelry custom made here and have had jewelry repair as well as purchased items. I have also sold jewelry here on consignment and used the full value towards purchasing other items. You get great deals here much lower than retail jewelry stores. He sells quality diamonds at a good price. I highly recommend them.

The staff and the main guy (older gentleman with a beard) are extremely friendly. Not fake friendly, genuinely nice and good people.
Though this may sound weird in a review, I have to say that the man that owns this store is one of the nicest strangers I’ve met. I went in there during a very hard time in my life to sell an old engagement ring. Not only did he give me a little more than the big store down the street, he talked to me for about 30 minutes, giving me positive words of encouragement. I did not go in there for anything like that but that’s just the kind of person this is. He helped me in my time of need and gave me a lot of encouraging, faith-​filled words. It’s rare to find a businessman that actually cares about his clients but this one does. he is truly following a higher calling. thank you for your support.

Well, the boyfriend proposed and he got the ring here! I LOVE IT!

When I recently turned to Unilocal for a little assistance in shopping for antique, estate, vintage, etc. engagement rings in the OC & LBC area, I was a bit disappointed at the lack of information, so in the interest of contributing to the pool of Unilocal knowledge, here is the second in a series of such reviews…
This place is actually known as Sledge’s, though it doesn’t say so on the sign. Chuck Sledge is the proprietor of this little store in a shopping plaza, but don’t let the modest exterior fool you — this (unlike my previous review) is far more than just a glorified pawn shop.
I will admit that it kind of looks like the place where you take your gold fillings when times get tough, but it’s actually an established and legit jeweler. Chuck is very knowledgeable and friendly — loves to talk, give potential customers tutorials on diamonds, and build relationships to ensure return customers. This last part he mentioned a few times. I can believe that Sledge’s is for some a «best kept secret» type of place, and some of the vintage/​estate rings that he had were stunning. At the same time, much of it is on consignment and the prices seemed to vary wildly. Try negotiating and see where it leads; definitely worth a visit.