Gold Empire Jewelry

Great service and help from Johnny! We came in looking for a specific men’s wedding band by benchmark, in tantalum. The ring has a nice weight to it. The price was great, which is always a nice bonus! The showroom is nicely lit with a very clean and modern feel. Thanks!

A jeweler that you can trust!
In the past, I have not had the best experiences with purchasing jewelry. As with any large purchase, you have to be able to trust that the salesman/​business that you are purchasing from has your best interest in mind.
When it comes to buying a car/​car repairs or diamonds, I am most vulnerable since I have no knowledge of either. So naturally when it came time to «upgrade» my wife’s wedding ring, I was looking forward to the purchase as much as getting teeth pulled.
I found Johnny and Gold Empire through a good friend when I was expressing my reserves about starting the hunt for a ring. He was so sure about Johnny and the services that he provides, that he made me go up with him that same day to meet him.
When we arrived and met with Johnny, I was immediately impressed with his professionalism, honesty, and the way he educates you through the process. I told Johnny what I was looking for and he made some great recommendations on how we could design a ring that my wife would absolutely love. He was not pushy, salesy, or in any way made me feel uncomfortable.
The ring that we ended up with completely blew me away! It not only exceeded all my expectations, it is AMAZING! My wife receives compliments on her ring everywhere we go. It is breath-​taking!
I have finally found THE jeweler. From now on, I won’t go to anyone else. I recommend him to everyone. If you are looking for someone that will make you a hero to your loved ones, you HAVE to meet Johnny. He genuinely cares about his clients and helps make your most important milestones in life EPIC!

We had our engagement ring custom designed here. I was not an easy customer, since I had a very specific design in mind, but was having difficulty drawing it myself. We were using my fiancée’s grandmother’s diamonds, and I wanted a wave motif based on Hokusai’s Japanese print of the Wave. Not an easy feat. With some back and forth work with his designers we finally landed the design I had in mind. Johnny was very dedicated in getting my design right so that I was happy. Not only did the ring turn out beautiful, it was beyond my expectations, and I love it. His prices are great too. He was also great at communicating, and emailing or calling in a very timely manner.

I had some questions about jewelry I had and Gold Empire Jewelry was recommended to by someone I could trust. Now I have a place I can go to for all my jewelry needs. Johnny was extremely helpful. I even had to bring the kids with me and he was very patient. I would recommend going to Gold Empire Jewelry my experience was fantastic.

I was looking for an engagement ring and I found this place through a recommendation from a friend. I tagged along one day and wanted to talk to Johnny to see if he’d be able to meet my needs. Johnny has a passion for jewelry and you could tell it is something he really enjoys discussing and educating his clients on. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and after a few more visits, I decided to purchase my ring from him.
I wanted a ring that was custom made and Johnny tried very hard to find me the perfect diamond. I actually ended up buying just the diamond elsewhere, as I had very specific criteria for what I was looking for and it was hard to find, but Johnny was still happy to help me with choosing the right setting. I brought the diamond to him to look at and he spent 3 hours with me to figure out all the little details for what I wanted the setting to look like. I was a bit picky with what I was looking for but he was patient throughout the whole process and gave me all the time that I needed.
In the end, I visited Johnny about 4 times in total and he was gracious each and every time. I was a bit nervous about how the final product would look but he assured me that I would not be disappointed and I wasn’t! We had discussed every little detail, from the width of the side stones and the shanks, to the thickness of the halo and how many side stones I wanted. With so many little details, I was unsure whether it would end up looking like how I imagined it and was thrilled that he was able to nail down every detail that we discussed. The final product took 2 – 3 weeks to finish and it was well worth the wait. The end product looked pretty much how I envisioned it and my girlfriend was very happy with it when she was finally able to see it.
Johnny made the whole ring buying experience pleasant and I was initially intimidated by the process but he made it very relaxing and was never pushy. I would definitely go see Johnny and Kat again for my jewelry needs!

My then-​boyfriend (now, fiancé) and I were looking for an engagement ring. We went to Johnny and we couldn’t be happier!
The moment we walked in, Johnny took care of us and treated us nicely. We look so young (like we’re in high school), even if we’re in our mid 20’s, but for Johnny to treat us with respect, that already says a lot.
We showed him the engagement ring we were looking for. He explained the 4 C’s very thoroughly and was very patient with us. He answered every question that we had. He showed us the differences between the levels of clarity.
Johnny worked around our budget and did not pressure us to get something more expensive. He gave us three options and we got to decide which ring we wanted. We were actually surprised with what our budget could cover. Johnny exceeded our expectations!
We are now happily engaged and we are coming back to get our wedding bands!

Johnny did an exceptional job as a mentor as I seeked the perfect diamond for my soon to be wife. I was originally looking for an oval diamond and after seeing them in person I wasn’t as thrilled due to not having the «brilliance» I was looking for. He explained why, (oval diamonds are cut more shallow as oppose to princess or round diamonds). I then decided I wanted an elongated cushion cut or round. With my engagement deadline fast approaching Johnny emailed me stating he found a diamond that’s worth coming to see. To make a long story short he most certainly found that perfect diamond I was looking for. We set it on a beautiful custom made cathedral band and tada a beautiful ring and happy customer all thanks to the patience and knowledge that Johnny provided. This place is worth the drive even if you are not a local within LA as I was not. Will certainly be referred to friends and family

Johnny seriously knows his diamonds! My boyfriend and I went to check out a few jewelry stores in the jewelry district and we happened to stumble into Gold Empire Jewelry. There’s a parking structure a few doors down for a flat rate of $ 8. There’s also a bigger lot behind the building for $ 10 orrr if you’re lucky you can find street parking.
Gold Empire surpassed all expectations of what we had in mind in terms of price, selection and customer service. We spoke to Johnny about what style, size and the budget we had in mind for the ring and he carefully selected the perfect diamond for us. I am very fickle – especially when it comes to purchasing something so expensive, however Johnny has been very patient and accommodating with me throughout the whole process. Don’t go to the ridiculously priced retail stores that usually charge triple of what the ring should cost. Do your research and go to Johnny! He seriously looks out!!!
Happy hunting!
–Debbie&Andy

Purchased a special diamond commitment ring for someone special on the 17^th and was treated with a lot of respect, professionalism and consideration by the entire staff, including Johnny and Kat.
The ring is gorgeous. It made this «jewelry/​commitment phobe’s» experience very pleasurable. It is not easy to go downtown, solo and make this kind of purchase for any guy. Particularly, when a «promise ring» is pretty ambiguous to begin with.
The ring brought a lot of joy and smiles to someone later that day and the staff there should be pleased and rewarded for what their efforts bring to people.
Cheers.

Great Staff! Spoke with Kat and Johnny. Very friendly atmosphere. Johnny was very patient with me, he helped me pick the perfect ring. He educated me on what to look at on picking the right stone. Wow! I never thought that there was so much to it. He was able to explain it very well. Now I’m more confident talking about diamonds. They don’t force you to buy the expensive ones, they helped me work within my budget.
The ring was beautiful! He went far and beyond what he had promised.
This place is highly recommended!

Johnny and his staff treated us with incredible care and professionalism. We bought three pieces and each was exactly what we wanted at a great price!

Me and my brother have been clients for over 25 years starting with Edmund Kalo, and now with his son Johnny. He and his team are very patient and help you find the perfect piece of jewelry at a fair price. I highly recommend Gold Empire Jewelry. There are a lot of choices in downtown LA, but Gold Empire is top notch.

This place is fantastic, the best service and top of the line product. They give more than they promise.
Just received a Jewelry Appraisal on a difficult item. They made a Great Presentation with dynamite photos and a technical and extremely accurate description.
Thank you Gold Empire Jewelry.

My family has been coming to Johnny for years. Me, being the baby of the family, finally found someone who could actually put up with me. When the idea of an engagement ring danced in my head my only thought was to go to the diamond district — more specifically Gold Empire.
The store: intertwined within the labyrinth that is the diamond district, Gold Empire is up a few stories of an old building. The storefront is located right as you exit the elevators which makes it easy to find.
Employees: Johnny and his assistant assistant are probably the nicest people you will find in DTLA. They listen to what you would like an go the extra mile to accommodate you. I was a «deer in headlights» looking at rings as I knew nothing about them. Johnny patiently explained every nuisance (i.e. cut, clarity, weight) and waited on me for a couple hours. I never got the hint of being pushed a subpar product or felt he was coming on to strong as a salesperson. Other stores I’ve visited have salesmen who are twice removed from a used car lot. Not Mr. Kalo. Amazing service and customer care. A+++++
Merchandise: this is a wholesaler where your dollar goes very far. My caveat like most men — diamonds are a ripoff, but nonetheless they make our significant others happy. The diamond weight and clarity of the ring I purchased would be approximately $ 3000-​$ 4000 more if I went to a diamond retailer at the mall. I went the day after I purchased my ring to other retailers to price the same weight to confirm this. So men I cannot stress this enough, huge savings here. Open to haggling as well.

I highly recommend Gold Empire Jewerly. They have the finest jewerly and service is outstanding. Johnny is always courteous .
Thank you Johnny for making me a valued customer.
I really appreciate your businesses.
Carolina Niemetschek.

Johnny and his staff are really friendly. I Bought my wedding ring 4 years ago and needed to have my jewelry re– evaluated. Johnny was very throughly with the inspection and even offered cleaning. If u want an unforgettable wedding piece or just a nice piece of jewelry go see Johnny and his friendly staff. They will always be there to assist you. Thank You Johnny!

Johnny was referred to us by a friend, and based on that referral we made the drive from Ventura County. Johnny was the consummate professional listening to our concerns and desires and crafted an absolutely GORGEOUS ring for my wife that is now the most beautiful piece she owns. We will be back!

Let me start off saying that I’ve done my own research-​read a lot of sites online, visited stores online and in person, talked to different jewelers, and got different quotes. Then a friend of mine referred me to Johnny. Now, I hate driving through LA. If I can avoid it at all cost, I would. But after reading his reviews, and talking to him on the phone, I was comfortable talking with him, and I was willing to drive to LA, just to browse.
Little did I know that at that night that I stopped by, that I was going home happy… nervous…but happy. Johnny is amazing. With his positive attitude, there was no pressure at all to make any decisions that night, and he even stayed past his work shift, just to make sure that even if I walk away with no purchase, that I at least walk away more comfortable and more confident on what I’d want. We took our time looking at different rings, different bands, sets, and then diamonds, and we ended up customizing our own (by the way, customizing your own is the way to go!).
I spent a little more than I really wanted to, and the process took a little longer than expected, but the outcome was exactly as I had imagined it to be-​only better! All his reviews aren’t exaggerated. He’s definitely the man to go to! I want to thank you, Johnny, and your assistant, for your time, your patience, and your business! My fiancée loves her new bling!

HE WENT TO JOHNNY!!! (Sorry not sorry Jared). I’ll get to that part in a second.
My first visit to this jewelry store was with my future fiancé when we needed to get a chain to match a charm we already had to give to his niece on her birthday. Johnny was super nice and gave us a fair price for the chain. He also took a look at the charm and cleaned it for us before boxing up the necklace. Great!
Before he helped us we saw him helping customers who had purchased an engagement ring from him. He gave them some advice about sizing and was very warm during the entire interaction.
While we waited his assistant showed me a few rings in the display case. I loved a pear shaped diamond halo ring that was there and let my boyfriend know that I would want that shaped diamond for my engagement ring.
Fast forward to this past weekend when he proposed to me with the exact same ring!!! It’s absolutely gorgeous and just perfect!!! He said afterward that his experience with Johnny was excellent and that this is the only jewelry store that we will ever go to from now on.
If you are looking for a good jeweler Johnny is an AWESOME one. I highly recommend him!

My girlfriend (now fiancé) and I went to many different jewelers in the jewelry district when shopping for engagement rings. Johnny was just one of the random ones we walked past and stopped to see. When it was time for me to start choosing a diamond on my own, I called up five different jewelers — including Johnny — and made appointments to see their selection of loose stones. I had told each that I was looking for a marquise diamond. All of the other jewelers prepared a selection of 3 – 4 stones for me, while Johnny procured at least 10 if not more. He meticulously selected and tracked down diamonds that fit my budget and specifications EXACTLY. One of the stones Johnny hand selected was absolutely perfect. After reading his Unilocal reviews to confirm that he was legit, I purchased the stone and started working with Johnny to design the perfect ring for my girlfriend.
I could not have been more pleased that I chose Johnny. He went above and beyond throughout the whole process, was attentive and responded to emails and calls almost instantly. Most importantly, he created a stunning and unique ring that left my fiancé speechless. She literally blurted out that the ring was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen before she even said yes. It was EXACTLY what she wanted. We both still look at it every day and are blown away by how beautiful and elegant it is, and she gets many compliments on how one-​of-​a-​kind and dazzling her ring is.
There are lots of options in the jewelry district and while I’m sure there are other great jewelers out there, you can’t go wrong with Johnny. He is honest, professional, hard-​working, and truly cares about providing excellent service to his customers and designing exactly what they want. I am very pleased to have a jeweler I can trust and I highly recommend Gold Empire Jewelry. Thanks Johnny!