Eli's Jewelry

Bling, frosting, a girl's best friend...diamonds by any other name still hold the same shine. And with wedding season upon us, there's no place sparkling as bright as Eli's Jewelry. With today's Citysearch deal, prices on all engagement bands are affordable enough that you don't have to have a platinum hit to get the platinum band of your main squeeze's dreams. Best of all, Eli & co. offer smart service with a smile, and a selection that will have your lady cooing like a kitty at a catnip convention. How's that for a happily ever after? more

I was greatly overwhelmed when my GF and I decided to look for engagement rings. One of our first stops was Eli's Jewelry (recommended by a friend) and from the minute we started speaking with Raffi and Eli, we knew it was the right place. Service is great! My GF wanted the perfect ring and Raffi made her the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen. They work with you one-on-one to make sure you get all that your looking for. I would recommend Eli's Jewelry to anyone! Pros: Beautiful Custom made pieces! more

From the bride: Pros: Friendly, helpful family run business Cons: None. more

I have been searching for over two months at various common name jewelry stores and have been blinded by the markup in designer rings and outrageous markup in jewel costs. I heard of the jewelry mart in Los Angeles and went to check it out with my mother, at first it seems overwhelming. If you have not done your research you will be lost and probably be conned into buying something you don't want. I had found Eli's to be in the top 3 of of my research and being located in the building right next to the parking garage we decided to visit Eli's first, funny thing it was the only place we went! Located away from the craziness of the lower street levels, Eli's is right off the Elevator and extremely quiet and secure that gives you a peaceful shopping experience. Eli is so warm and welcoming and will give you the run down of what he and his family have to offer, the options are endless. The diamond quality and selection that you have are remarkable! All the diamonds are highest of quality with almost no imperfections and a lot come laser inscribed! I found 4 rings that fit what I wanted, the second I mentioned what else I was looking for in the ring design...brother Raffi came out with his adorable daughter who is ""the boss"" of the place (adorable!). Raffi took my diamond that I had chosen and my ideas I had described and produced a high quality 3D custom design in a matter of a week or two! I touched up here and there to get what I wanted which was awesome! Then a wax mold was produced the gave me an actual view of the size etc. So great to see it before finished. The end result was breath taking! Raffi promised 99%....I got 150%, the ring and craftsman ship are stunning! It really builds uniqueness and a vintage soul to the ring that my fiance desired. On a side note, if you get to meet the mother your truly in for a treat! she coats the experience by establishing the warmth and security of how Eli's came to be the best Jewelry shop in my opinion. If you can't trust Eli's your out of luck, plain and simple. Pros: Breathless high quality jewels and custom detail Cons: None! more

On recommendation of my brother, I went to Eli's Jewelry searching for an engagement ring. I had a vague idea of what I wanted, but when I got bogged down in the details, Eli & Raffi patiently explained all my options and made solid, sensible recommendations. In retrospect, they were right every time. The ring is perfect, and she loves it! Pros: Superb workmanship and advice more

My wife and I went to Eli's Jewelry to shop for a 10 year wedding anniversary band for her. She was looking for an emerald/diamond ring. We looked at a number of ring styles, and Raffi helped us with design suggestions, and we found the perfect design. A couple weeks later, the ring was ready to pick up and it is ideal. The craftsmanship is excellent, and the quality of the stones is top-notch. Their prices were very competitive. We found Raffi and his family to be warm, very knowledgeable, professional, and committed to their work. I highly recommend Eli's Jewelry, and will be returning in the future. Pros: true craftsmanship more

My fiancee and I went to LA's jewelery district one Saturday afternoon and were so overwhelmed by the process that we left shortly thereafter. Then, my fiancee decided to do some research and armed with some great reviews, we headed down to the diamond district again. Eli's Jewelry had some of the best reviews but was the last stop on our list. We walked in feeling intimidated and tired of seeing the same bridal sets over and over. Admittedly we were very skeptical and only planned to take a quick look and leave. We were greeted by the brothers and owners Eli Jr. and Raffi. They explained the process, listened to our wants and needs and within minutes were helping us to custom create a bridal set that was personalized and fit within our budget. My fiancee has been wearing her engagement ring for about a week now and gets non stop compliments on how beautiful, unique and flawless it is. I can't stress enough how happy we are that we discovered Eli's Jewelry. We are over the moon happy with the bridal set we purchased and we are looking forward to going back to design my wedding band. We feel we have found a jeweler for life in Eli's Jewelry and look forward to creating many more special pieces with them. Pros: Outstanding quality, designs and service. more

I went to many jewelers and went through many websites, but Eli's by far exceeded my expectations! Price and quality cannot be beat. Eli even took the time to educate me on one of the biggest purchases of my life, and he was always willing to listen. There was no pressure to buy anything, and he didnt even want me to buy anything until I was completely sure and comfortable. I will never go anywhere else other than Eli's, and I will DEFINITELY be getting the wedding bands from him. All of Eli's products are incredibly beautiful and detailed. Their jewelry even puts Tiffany's to shame! Eli is one of the most honest men I know and I guarantee that you wont be disappointed with anything from Eli's. Pros: BEST JEWELER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cons: NONE!!!!!!!! more

From the moment we walked into Eli's jewelry looking for bands the experience was unlike most jewelry stores. When first arriving they cut all the tension by asking the right questions to find the perfect ring for each of us. After a while, we were chatting like old friends and having a great time. Honestly, we had only looked in a couple other jewelry stores and I thought we had a lot more work to do. Eli's made made us feel so comfortable and all of their jewelry is not only high quality but also well crafted and very beautiful. Coupled with a wonderful selection we both found bands we feel fit our style perfectly for a fair price. When we went back to Eli's to pick up our wedding bands, we planned on just dropping by quickly but ended up staying for an hour talking about their custom jewelry and just having a lovely chat. I have always shied away from getting custom jewelry made because of quality and trust issues. Now I feel like next anniversary I can go to Eli's and if they don't have the perfect piece in stock I would trust them to make a custom piece for us. Wandering through the jewelry Mart and finding Eli's was a breath of fresh air because they have a passion for jewelry which shows in everything they do. Please, if you are planning on purchasing jewelry in the near future just stop by Eli's and look around...I am sure you will fall in love...Cheers! Pros: Quality, selection, price and customer service more

Raffi is a genius. If you are thinking about proposing and want to be sure that you get your significant other the ring she absolutely wants, this is the place to go. I went to Eli's at the recommendation of a lifelong customer, and I have been overwhelmed by the excellence of this establishment. Raffi designed a beautiful engagement ring that far surpassed anything either my fiance or I could have imagined, and then he designed a beautiful wedding band for her that works as an amazing complement to the beautiful engagement ring. I cannot recommend Eli's enough. Pros: Genius design; great values more

We worked with Raffi (Eli's Son) to create a custom setting to reset my future wife's engagement ring and then created a custom matching wedding band. We could not be happier with the quality of the work. We love LOVE LOVE the rings! They charged a very FAIR price and again the craftmanship is EXCELLENT! What we really appreciate was that Raffi takes the time to really talk everything out and explains all of the options in detail so that you leave feeling extremely comfortable with your decisions. Pros: Service, Quality, Trustworthy Cons: You have to go to Downtown LA more

This was by far one of the greatest jewelry purchase experiences I have ever had. No pressure, extremely friendly, honest and attentive to our needs. Raffi did beautiful work on the ring. We will definitely return in the future and we will highly recommend Eli's to anyone in the market for jewelry. Thanks. Pros: Honest, Friendly, Attentive, No Pressure, Great Prices more

For years, people had told me that the Jewelry District of LA is the place to go for the value-conscious consumer looking for a good deal. But with literally thousands of jewelry shops crammed into those few streets, where exactly does one go? I asked a number of friends and colleagues familiar with the Jewelry District this very question. They all mentioned one name: Eli's Jewelry. Situated off the beaten track on the second floor of the California Jewelry Mart, Eli's is a clean, elegant shop with counters and counters of beautifully hand crafted jewelry. But what makes Eli's special (especially compared to any jewelry store you'll find at the mall) is the service. Eli's is a family run store that's been in business for thirty years. Now in the hands of sons Eli Jr. and Raffi, you'll find their advice trustworthy and helpful. I entered their store knowing nothing about diamonds; and they soon fixed this, but without making me feel stupid. More than anything, I appreciated the total absence of sales pressure at Eli's. When I began to settle on a particular diamond, they told me to ""sleep on it."" ""Don't rush this decision,"" they cautioned. When I narrowed my search down to two stones, they made no attempt to press me into selecting the more costly one. I couldn't believe it. In the end, they offered me a beautiful stone that was everything I needed it to be (and nothing I didn't need), and they gave it to me for an excellent, excellent price. In conclusion, my ring turned out great, my girlfriend (er, fiance) absolutely loves it, and I will happily go back to Eli's for my future jewelry needs. If you're considering taking advantage of the wholesale prices of the Jewelry District, make sure you visit Eli's. Pros: Good customer service, fair prices, etc. Cons: Parking throughout the district is a little pricey; but weekend rates are okay more