Jewelry District
Los Angeles, CA 90014-1752
Phone: (213) 622-3335
- Cross Street:
- Bordered by 5th Street and 8th Street, Broadway Avenue and Olive Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Jewelry District – by By Kim Cooper
The Scene
The bustling downtown Jewelers District offers deals, selections and unintentional street theater in a vibrant, smelly neighborhood. Walking down the crowded sidewalks, you might think you're in Manhattan. Dealers and bargain hunters pack the many small shops and sprawling superstores centered around 7th and Broadway, noisily trumpeting their wares or haggling for the perfect deal.
The Goods
The lower floors of many otherwise vacant turn-of-the-century buildings are occupied by jewelers, repair shops and pawn brokers. The metal trade shares the neighborhood with discount stores, Latin juice bars, and vintage theaters. Windows sparkle with yards of gold and silver chains, rings, watches, religious pendants and mounted coins. Everything from tasteful wedding bands to Elvis-sized belt buckles encrusted with gems is readily available within a few dense blocks.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodKnow the value of what you want, then comparison-shop and haggle for the best deal.
The ExtrasIf all the haggling makes you hungry, visit Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria, an oasis of wacky fake woodland decor and cheap homestyle delights since 1935.
User Reviews for Jewelry District
04/04/2008 Posted by Cindy07
I had a very positive experience shopping for my diamond eternity band at Shanaz Jewelry! They were friendly, helpful and very professional. My husband and I shopped around for hours in the jewelry district but we liked the diamond ring and the customer service at Shanaz Jewelry the best and we decided to purchase my ring from them. We had to have it ordered because the ring was one size too small. They promised me that I would have my ring in 10 business days and I got a call from them and they told me my ring was ready within the timeframe that they had promised ... I was very happy! I picked up my ring in my size that they ordered for me and it was perfect. Thank you Shanaz Jewelry for such excellent service!
03/26/2008 Posted by swiftyLAdiner
I was reading the other reviews and was shocked! Shanaz Jewelry did the same to me!! We had ordered a gold band, and she gave us the wrong one (REALLY obviously incorrect). I tried to show her but she got very angry, and told me to leave. I had no idea what was going on or why I couldn't just get it replaced. I tried to call someone higher, but the guy at the counter hung up on me. I returned to plead it out with her and she told me I had no "case" and the law was on her side. I had NO idea what she was talking about since I had never mentioned a lawyer or anything. I just read her other reviews and realized she does this and that is why she brought up the courts. What a scammer!
Pros: If you don't go to Shanaz Jewelry!
Cons: CRAZY lady rips people off at Shanaz Jewelry
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