Reviews
April 19, 2020
"I was looking for a very unique, Hawaiian design so I checked YELP for a jeweler. Mark had amazing reviews so I made an appt immediately! He was so sweet, trustworthy, flexible and incredibly talented! He created each petal and leaf just from the inner-creativity of his mind! He took the picture I had of a ring and turned it into this magnificent, one of a kind ring! I wear it proudly and it makes me feel SO special! Each petal created fluidity and realism to the ring so at any angle, it looks "alive"! The leaves create open spaces so it doesn't appear chunky or enclosed. I'd recommend Mark any day for your next piece! He's a true, hidden gem in downtown San Diego! THANK U MARK!"
February 23, 2020
2024-07-10 | 07:05:18
"After years of unsuccessfully looking for a very specific pendant I decided to design and have it custom made. After deliberating on the pros and cons of an online vs. local jeweler, I went with Mark. I'm extremely happy I did for a whole host of reasons which are too long to list in this review, but here are my top three. First, Mark took the time to understand the symbolism behind the design, my primary purpose for creating it. When I wore the pendant, I wanted to be reminded of a piece of wisdom I never want to forget. Second, Mark was very patient and accommodating. I was very specific about several design elements, some of which did not work once I saw the initial mold. I can't stress the value of interacting with the mold in-person, something that would not have been possible with an online jeweler. In the end we made changes, some of which Mark suggested, that made the second mold, and final product better than I had originally envisioned. Lastly, Mark is a true craftsman, and at the end of the day, that is why you get things custom made. I very highly recommend Mark, and Jewelry by Design."
November 27, 2019
2024-07-10 | 07:05:19
"I have so much appreciation for Mark, it's difficult to convey in an online review. I browsed lots of different options for where to go for my girlfriend's engagement ring. Many seemed generic, impersonal, and/or unreasonably priced. What stood out to me from Mark's reviews and his website were his authenticity, beautiful custom designs, and how he engaged his customers. (Also his reasonable pricing.) From our first interaction, he exceeded even these high expectations. My girlfriend and I are a bit nontraditional and we worked together with Mark to design her ring. Mark listened carefully to our preferences (including our desire to have a lab grown diamond) and we had a lot of back and forth about different possibilities. And- the ring that he ultimately designed for her is breathtaking. It is as beautiful and unique as she is. It includes a complementary wedding band that fits with it perfectly (together, the two look like a single, balanced and cohesive ring), and he's now in the process of designing my own wedding band and engagement ring (like I said, we're a bit nontraditional). I feel incredibly fortunate that we crossed paths with this person; for the most meaningful purchase I've ever made, the stakes couldn't be higher and Mark knocked it out of the park. Mark, thank you so much for everything; we both feel so grateful and lucky to be able to wear your artwork for the rest of our lives."
November 4, 2019
"Mark was absolutely amazing! We had a custom ring made out of my boyfriend's wisdom tooth with diamonds set within in. We were very worried about the structure of the tooth breaking, but he was extremely careful. He drilled down into the tooth to anchor the diamonds in the metal so they wouldn't budge. Mark is a true artist. He took such great care of us. Thank you, Mark!"
June 22, 2019