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June 2024 by Anderson Tep
This review is long overdue. I initially went to Jewelry by Design during the COVID lockdowns to come up with an engagement ring design. My partner had some ideas in mind and Mark put his own creative spin on it and created a beautiful ring to house the Montana sapphire that we purchased prior to meeting. Three years later we came back to get our weddings bands made because we value the craftsmanship and artistic eye that Mark possesses. I can highly recommend him for any jewelry needs, wedding or otherwise.
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May 2024 by John Powers
I had a wonderful experience having a custom toi et moi ring made by Mark at Jewelry by Design. The process was seamless from consultation to completion, with top-notch service and meticulous attention to every detail. Mark truly understood my vision and executed it flawlessly, resulting in a breathtaking piece of jewelry. I'm thoroughly impressed by his skill and dedication. Highly recommend for anyone seeking one-of-a-kind, beautifully crafted jewelry!
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March 2024 by Chuck B.
I had the wrong JBD. This guy is legit. The JBD I used is in Woodbridge, VA. This was my mistake. Again this guy is legit.
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February 2024 by Fanny Anderson
I can't recommend Mark enough! I absolutely love my engagement ring that he created. He is awesome to work with and very creative in custom design. I wanted a simple design and he helped elevate it by adding double prongs that remove the need for a hidden halo so that you can see the diamond from the sides. A few months after getting engaged, we went back to Mark to make the ring smaller and he added sizing bumpers to take it in a 1/4 size and keep the diamond upright.
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February 2024 by Lindsey Geist
My now husband and I went to Jewelry by design to get my mother's wedding ring redesigned for our wedding and Mark exceeded our expectations by far! We had a shot gun wedding and Mark expedited the process for us and got it done in time. He created a beautiful custom design that matched my personality perfectly. He went above and beyond to change the design half way through and order special parts and didn't charge extra for anything even with the short timeline. It's so special to wear my mother's diamonds and gold that she wore for over 50 years. Thank you so much Mark for making me the perfect wedding ring!
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February 2024 by Ashley P.
After my jeweler in Texas retired, I was in search of someone local to assist me with my ongoing jewelry projects. I met with many "shady" jewelers and retail guys that marked everything up 3-5 times the price. Finally, I found Mark at Jewelry by design. I commissioned him to design a Texas pendant covered in extra "sparkly" pave diamonds. I was a little nervous, given my past experiences, but Mark did not disappoint!! He was extremely professional, creative, honest and reasonable with his prices. When I saw the pendant, I was amazed at how beautiful it was and the diamonds were beyond sparkly. I highly recommend Mark!! He is a no nonsense guy that has mastered his craft. I was so impressed, that I left another piece of jewelry with him when I picked up my pendant. I can't wait to see it!!!!
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February 2024 by Sharon C.
Mark is so low key I could barely realize I was being gifted with his creativity. He used my deceased husband's gold wedding band to make a dainty ladies ring for me by adding a clobachan emerald. Even though he reduced the width of the band, he preserved the inscription which showed me the personal care he puts into his work. Several months prior, he added a clobachan emerald to my Celtic patterned wedding band. To expand the ring to wear on a larger finger, he added gold that I brought, and he created the Celtic design pattern on that area at the bottom of the ring. Genius!
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February 2024 by Lindsey G.
My now husband and I went to Jewelry by design to get my mother's wedding ring redesigned for our wedding and Mark exceeded our expectations by far! We had a shot gun wedding and Mark expedited the process for us and got it done in time. He created a beautiful custom design that matched my personality perfectly. He went above and beyond to change the design half way through and order special parts and didn't charge extra for anything even with the short timeline. It's so special to wear my mother's diamonds and gold that she wore for over 50 years. Thank you so much Mark for making me the perfect wedding ring!
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January 2024 by Frank M.
I had the best experience with Mark at Jewelry by design. I was looking for someone to come along side me with my vision for a beautiful custom engagement ring for my now fiance. Mark listened to everything I had to say and helped me to create the most beautiful ring that I could have imagined to propose with! He was very helpful in explaining details I was unsure about and making sure that we were on the same page and made the best piece of jewelry at my price range and specifications! I would recommend Mark to anyone looking for a special piece of jewelry for Loved ones or yourself!
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December 2023 by Aubrie L.
Today I brought both my engagement ring and wedding band to get resized. I haven't been able to wear it for over 6 years due to it being 4 sizes too large. First let me tell you that the owners are the sweetest humans. They totally surprised me by calling me 5 hours later saying that my rings were done and ready for pick up. I am so happy I was able to have my ring resized by these amazing people. They will be retiring early 2024, so hurry up and see them before that time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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December 2023 by Alex Aseltine
Mark is a true artist and expert jeweler. He was able to take a design I had drawn out and a few other ideas and craft the perfect engagement ring. The ring is stunning and we have such peace of mind knowing that Mark stands behind his work, and will take care to ensure it lasts a lifetime. I highly recommend working with him!
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November 2023 by Philemon Matturie
An artist manufacturer, that's who Mark is. What you need and want is what you get. A true master craftsman, indeed. Friendly, and will guide you through the process of getting what you're there for. Lifetime service, but Mark does it right. Check it out.
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August 2023 by Tamara B.
So happy with my experience with Mark at Jewelry By Design! He listened to what I wanted and I am so happy with the result. I had a Komodo Dragon tooth that I wanted made into a necklace. I wasn't sure who could help with an unusual job like this. I contacted two different jewelry artists on Etsy (who make tooth pendants) and neither was available. I was afraid that if I went to a jeweler, they would be condescending / not want to work with something like an animal tooth (as opposed to gemstones). But Mark was welcoming and friendly and totally game to take on the job. The best part is that Mark made the necklace exactly as I requested. He came up with lots of ideas for other beautiful designs (gemstones, shapes, patterns, metals), but I specifically wanted something simple and delicate, which is what he made. Pricing was discussed upfront and the final bill I owed was just as we had talked about. Also, I told Mark I was in no hurry to have the piece finished, but he still had it done and ready for pickup a month later, which I thought was fast for a custom platinum design. The quality of the final pendant is fantastic! Photos can't do it justice... it looks beautiful. Thanks Mark!
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July 2023 by Google user
I came here for my wife's wedding ring, and we couldn't have asked for a better jeweler. We had general ideas in mind (emeralds making a sort of flower petal shape, diamonds on the band, heart shapes you could see through, and a mirrored version for symmetry). Mark drew up several designs based on our descriptions, until we landed on something we really liked. He borrowed (and cleaned) the engagement ring to fit a handmade model of our design to it. Mark was able to make a couple rounds of edits to the model to really make it perfect. He gave us our official quote and asked for a pretty reasonable deposit as he needed to order a few more triangular emeralds. After a couple weeks, Mark showed us one ring of the set, and mentioned that the emeralds ordered were nicer than what he had on hand. So, he had gone ahead and ordered a few more of that quality to make sure it matched and didn't raise the quote despite the increase in production costs. He completed the set, and we are 100% satisfied. It's held up phenomenally over the past nine months, and my wife gets tons of compliments on it. If we ever wanted to create another piece of jewelry, we would definitely come back. Thanks Mark!
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June 2023 by Jason W.
Mark is a jeweler extraordinaire! If you want a delightful bespoke ring creation consultation and design, there's no one better in San Diego.Very low pressure and deeply knowledgeable educational experience, he designs the ring right in front of you, but do be warned, his charm and creative inspiration will have you putting down your card by the end of the visit out of pure excitement to bring your new ring into reality ASAP.We were even still a bit skeptical as we weren't sure his existing examples were "delicate" enough but now we bow down to his expertise in understanding exactly what we wanted or maybe more so what we NEEDED and we now own an 'heirloom level' two piece wedding band that simply steals the show.All for the price the Jared sales rep earns in just commission selling you an overpriced pre-made boring cookie-cutter band. You won't regret working with Mark!
