Kanan Design

Great craftsmen! Elegant work! Responsive to your wishes and needs. I would highly recommend both father and son!

My husband has known James a long time through cycling, and when it was time to get engaged, it was a given that we were going to see him! I love vintage, delicate pieces, and I wanted a Tacori-​style ring. James looked at a picture of the style I liked and made a number of suggestions to customize it – including larger diamonds! (YAY!) He sent me (no, not my husband… me…it’s my ring and I’m kind of a control freak) AutoCad drawings at every step of the design process and it was so cool to see the piece come to life. He also designed the band to go with it, along with my husband’s platinum wedding band. I received a second band after having our first child… all so gorgeous and SO reasonably priced I couldn’t believe it.
In case I wasn’t spoiled enough, my husband also worked with James to design a sapphire-​and-​diamond necklace for me for a birthday. James had a good idea of my aesthetic from the ring-​design process, and he absolutely nailed the necklace design. Such gorgeous pieces, and I feel like kind of a rock star having my own custom jewelry!
James is a really great guy and so incredibly talented as an artist. We highly recommend him for your jewelry needs!

Jim and Bryan are such wonderful individuals to work with. Jim designed custom earrings and a ring for me and I was so happy with the outcome of the jewelry and would definitely go back. I have seen Bryan’s work in the store and look forward to buying my next piece from him. Very creative and artistic– Kanan Design is the place to go if you want the best customer service and the best new piece of jewelry!

We were fortunate enough to meet James and Bryan almost ten years ago. They are extremely creative, and I especially enjoy wearing things that are custom and «one of a kind». Often, my jewelry is mistaken by others as made by very famous folks, such as Yerman. I happen to think that Yerman is a step-​down from Kanan!
My husband has purchased many things for me through the years… some were things that were already created and «on the shelves»…others he commissioned and they were created just for me. I have a beautiful necklace that James made and incorporated my late mother’s diamond ring that is one of my favorites; plus, it was one of the first «cathedral» pieces he made!
These guys are the best kept secret in Orange County. You must go see them if you want quality jewelry at more than fair prices!

I’ve been a client of James for over 25 years! I have only good things to say about his work.
He and his son are honest, with fair prices, very nice and FABULOUS jewelers!
He can make anything, and he does beautiful work! I trust James with all my jewelry needs, wishes and dreams. I’ve been happy, pleased thrilled and proud of whatever he has made for me, or what I have purchased from him! Don’t expect a sales person, expect a TALENTED, HONEST, CREATIVE, practical, knowledgable & experienced jeweler!
Kanan Design is the BEST!!!

I have been a customer of James for the past 20 years. My first purchase was a fabulous 2−½ carat diamond. He custom designed the original setting, which was beautiful. I’ve since had that ring redone in a new setting with additional diamonds and it is spectacular! The quality is fabulous! The price couldn’t be beat and I’m always getting compliments on how beautiful and unique the design is.
He’s also redesigned several rings I inherited from my late mother and they are just beautiful! He’d designed a gorgeous sapphire and diamond bracelet for my late mom and she was thrilled with how beautiful it turned out and the many compliments she received on it’s unique design.
His talent and creativity are incredible, and his attention for detail is why we work so well together, as I’m a stickler on the details! I receive so many compliments on the beauty of the designs and the quality of the precious stones and diamonds. I would never buy any piece of jewelry from anyone other than James and his son Bryan. In an industry that tends to be deceiving in the quality of the merchandise, this family is incredibly honest and fair in their pricing.
He has also done amazing sculptures that truly showcase his creativity and talent.
You would NEVER go wrong purchasing anything from Kanan Designs!

Amazing designs. They have done several pieces for me. Always extremely pleased with the talent and creativity.

I was talking with a friend of mine and I mentioned I would be proposing soon. I told her I was thinking Tiffany and she said that I could get the same thing custom made for half the price. I was a little skeptical but gave James a call and she was right. I showed him a photo of what I was thinking of getting with the same specs and it was around 40% less. The rings came out amazing and I also had him make my wife a pair of earrings my wife would wear on our wedding day. He actually made 2 different pairs so I can have a choice. James is a great guy with a lot of passion and knows what he is doing. You just give him an idea of what you want with a budget and he will give you what you want and more.

These guys are the best. After shopping around for diamond earrings, I ended up working with James on a custom pair.
The entire process was simple. James was able to work within my budget and I ended up with higher quality stones and craftsmanship than I would have maxing out my budget elsewhere.
The store is full of great pieces, and their custom work is beyond compare. Highly recommended!

I’ve known James for 20 years. I was thrilled when he opened his own shop in Tustin. He has taken great care of my family for years. He’s a man of great creativity and integrity. I always look forward to seeing his latest creations. I won’t let anyone else take care of my jewelry. I recommend him to all my friends.

My family and I have been using James for over 20 years. His jewelry is beautiful and unique. He will also work with you to make custom designs.
When I decided to buy an engagement ring, I of course worked with James to make the perfect ring. He sent me designs and CAD renderings so that we got exactly what we wanted!
A couple of other things to note:
–He takes the time to educate you about the jewelry, materials, techniques, etc.
–His prices are always reasonable.
–He has a good sense of style and will honestly tell you if something won’t look good on you or match your style.
–He is incredibly trustworthy.
For these reasons, I continue to use James despite living thousands of miles from him.
I cannot recommend James enough!

I’ve known James about 28 years, maybe longer. He is so friendly. He designed my engagement ring 27 years ago. He is a true artist and has such an amazing gift to be able to design and create jewelry that is so unique. My daughter picked out a ring designed by James for her 16^th birthday last year and it is absolutely gorgeous and well made to last. I love his shop and location too! James is fair with his pricing, honest and so reasonable.

I have been doing business with Kanan Design for many years. His jewelry designs are phenomenal. Their prices are great with very high quality.
Their art designs are unique and diversified.
Highly recommend.

Purchased earrings, Pave necklace, and a diamond ring for my girlfriend from James. She liked all three pcs. Their jewelry designs are unique and exceptional in quality. Highly recommend them for all your jewelry needs.

James designed our engagement ring and the countless compliments she receives everyday can’t express how happy we are of his work. Any design you can imagine, he can create at a fraction of retail pricing, thank you again for creating such a spectacular piece of jewelry!

This place is wonderful, true artists that help me live a happy life (happy wife happy life) you are able to get thoughtful advise with regard to stone and design, a far cry from mall jewelry chain stores. And the price is also very reasonable given the high quality and service. I know I have been able to keep my wife happy this year and still have money left over for my new outdoor kitchen. Thanks James!

We’ve been coming to James for years. First, with my mom’s family Emerald, which, together, him and her designed to be a beautiful family heirloom that will be cherished for years to come.
More recently, my husband and I had our engagement/​wedding rings custom designed by James. With pictures in hand, James saw our dreams and made them into reality. He worked with us not only on design, but stone selection and price as well.
Not a day goes by where my engagement ring is not complimented and praised for design and its vintage-​inspired look.
As you can see with the engagement ring pictured, the detail is flawlessly amazing. The men’s wedding ring was also executed perfectly, including the small last minute small «red, white, & blue» stones on the bottom of the ring. Price is always right, and James creates lasting, quality jewelry.
If you want one-​of-​a-​kind, beautiful, quality design done by an honest and reliable team (James & his son) you want Kanan Design.
I will continue to come back for all and any jewelry needs. Thank you so much for our beautiful and cherished jewelry.

I have been going to both James and Bryan for years now and am very happy with every piece of jewelry I have ever bought from them. The work that they do is exceptional and is one of a kind. I will honestly go in just to have a look at all of the different artwork and also to converse with them. I have learned a lot about the techniques that they use and the effort that goes into each piece they create. I support them, not only because of the hard work and craftsmanship, but because they are genuinely good people as well.

This is the dream jewelry store filled with unique and incomparable designs. Go for the Corinthian gold or James and Bryan’s gem collections. Not only that but they are ready and willing to create the design of your dreams. Once you have visited Kanan Designs, you will never want to go anywhere else. Happy shopping!

James designed and created our wedding rings and he did a spectacular job. Amazing craftsmanship and such personable service. Way better than anything we saw in larger retail jewelry stores. He and his son also have created a unique line of carrara jewelry inspired by world travel you have to come see to appreciate.