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Located in Santa Monica, California, Bracken Jewelers is a trusted local jeweler specializing in custom engagement ring design and handcrafted wedding bands made from ethical, traceable California Gold. For couples seeking something personal and enduring, our studio offers a rare blend of artistry, transparency, and California heritage.

Founded by master jeweler and GIA Graduate Gemologist Todd Bracken, our family has crafted fine jewelry in Los Angeles for over four decades. We design each ring by hand—from one-of-a-kind custom engagement rings to naturally textured California Gold wedding bands made with gold we mine ourselves in Northern California.

Bracken Jewelers is where craftsmanship meets story—where every engagement ring and wedding band is designed to hold meaning for a lifetime. Discover fine jewelry made locally, with heart, right here in Santa Monica.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Appraisal
Cleaning
Ring Sizing
Shipping
Stone Upgrades

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Antique Accessories
Antique Engagement Rings
Antique Wedding Bands
Custom Accessories
Custom Engagement Rings
Custom Wedding Bands
Designer Accessories
Designer Engagement Rings
Designer Wedding Bands

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
5-6 weeks

Reviews of Bracken Jewelers

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Bracken Jewelers is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their custom engagement rings and wedding bands. Todd is praised for his knowledge and expertise in guiding customers through the design process. The craftsmanship and quality of the jewelry are highly commended, with many reviewers receiving compliments on their one-of-a-kind pieces. The attention to detail, customer service, and unique designs make Bracken Jewelers a top choice for fine jewelry needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Bracken Jewelers is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their custom engagement rings and wedding bands. Todd is praised for his knowledge and expertise in guiding customers through the design process. The craftsmanship and quality of the jewelry are highly commended, with many reviewers receiving compliments on their one-of-a-kind pieces. The attention to detail, customer service, and unique designs make Bracken Jewelers a top choice for fine jewelry needs.

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Alex Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Quality handcrafted jewelry

I could not be happier that I chose to go with Bracken Jewelers for my wife’s custom engagement ring, and later our wedding bands! I came in with some inspiration pictures and notes for what she wanted for the engagement ring, and Todd was very helpful in determining the metals and diamond specifications. He walked me through the different options and was incredibly thorough, explaining how certain elements go together well and how details like the setting of the stone can make a huge difference. The ring Todd made was absolutely perfect, and it was an incredible delight to see my then fiancé put it on for the first time. I would highly recommend Bracken Jewelers to anyone looking for quality handcrafted jewelry!
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Eddy Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience for a custom engagement ring

Todd exceeded our expectations when designing a custom engagement ring. I knew very little about jewelry prior to working with Bracken Jeweler’s, but Todd offered his decades worth of knowledge, making me feel at ease with the entire process from the beginning.

My girlfriend, now fiancé, cannot stop staring at her new ring! Thank you, Bracken Jewelers!
Sara
Sara Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with my engagement ring.

Bracken Jewelers was such a gem of a find -- and I discovered Todd's work while admiring another woman's engagement ring. I knew that mine needed to come from the same place. This is a multi-generation family business in LA that takes care to what their customers want and listens. I knew I wanted something different, and my engagement ring turned out to be a beautiful custom design unlike anything I have seen out there. I continuously receive compliments, and my fiancè is looking forward to having a matching wedding ring from Bracken as well. HIGHLY recommend their 20K California gold.
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Christopher Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

In love with our custom engagement ring and California Gold band

Working with Bracken Jewelers on my wife's custom engagement ring and wedding band and picking out my California gold wedding band was an amazing experience - easy, enjoyable and educational. From several inspiration pictures, Todd masterfully created an engagement ring that incorporated my then-girlfriend's favorite elements and thoughtfully suggested we flank the center stone with 6 diamonds to represent the 6 years we had been together. This is just one way Bracken Jewelers wrote part of our story into our rings. The other was with my handcrafted Golden Bear wedding band, made in Venice from gold that is responsibly-mined in Northern California. Being that we're both from California and is where we met, it was the perfect symbol for us. The earthy green glow, raw hammered finish and stepped edge are what spoke most to me! My wife and I are often complimented on our rings and it's always special to share the story of how and where they were made!
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Catie Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Run don't walk to bracken jewelers!

Bracken Jewelers is THE BEST in the business!! They are my go to especially for one of a kind jewelry! Most recently Todd created my wedding band and my husband's wedding band. I've also had a custom necklace made through him that I wear every day. The amount of compliments that we get on all 3 of these pieces just goes to show the craftsmanship that goes in to every piece. Todd is truly an artist and the quality is unmatched! The wedding band I chose was a custom band with Asscher cut diamonds that Todd helped me pick out to create the band exactly how I envisioned. My husband chose the hand made California gold El Dorado band. He is obsessed with his band and gets so many compliments on the understated unique qualities of the hammered look. It really is one of a kind! The attention the detail, responsiveness, craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service are just some of the reasons why my family has and will continue to use Bracken Jewelers for all of our jewelry needs!
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Lisa Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experince with an expert jeweler!

My husband and I had a great experience working with Todd on our wedding bands. We had gone to Bracken Jewelers for my engagement ring and we were so pleased with the quality and attention to detail Todd gave. For my wedding band, I had a lot of questions on what would look best with my engagement ring and wanted a jewelers perspective. I was looking for a pave eternity band and I learned there are so many little details that go into it. Todd helped me choose a beautiful design that went perfectly with my engagement ring. We would definitely go back to Bracken Jewelers for any fine jewelry needs.
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Tyler Sent on 11/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Trusted Jeweler for First Time Buyers

We've known the Brackens for many years and were so grateful to work Todd and Diana for our engagement ring and wedding bands. They made us feel so comfortable answering our questions and designing rings that fit our style. It's been years since our wedding and we still get asked about our rings. We couldn't imagine anything better.
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Frances Sent on 11/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We look forward to working with the Brackens again!

We came to Bracken Jewelers when we were picking out an engagement ring and again for our wedding bands. Todd and Diana were welcoming from the start with our first appointment. We came with inspiration pictures for what we were looking for and Todd calmly said he could do that, showing us examples in the display case. For the engagement ring we wanted to use a family diamond in a solitaire setting on a rose gold band. He suggested the prongs be white gold to prevent the diamond from appearing dark. For our wedding bands we did a half eternity band with diamonds in rose gold and a platinum version of "Golden Bear" from the California gold wedding band line. Todd meticulously crafted the rose gold band with a smooth rounded edge to complement the engagement ring perfectly. We are so pleased with how they came out and look forward to working with the Brackens again in the future.
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