Jewelry by Design

Business Details

36 Years

experience

Custom Jewelry Design & Repair in San Diego, CA

Established in 1990, Jewelry by Design has served San Diego for over three decades as a family-owned business specializing in custom handmade jewelry and repair services. Our team, led by master jeweler Mark Beauchamp, combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create one-of-a-kind pieces using conflict-free gemstones and ethically sourced materials. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Design from SDSU, Mark brings academic rigor to his craft while maintaining a personalized approach that values client collaboration. We offer comprehensive services including custom engagement rings, jewelry restoration, and repurposing heirloom pieces, all completed in-house with meticulous attention to detail.

Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through a lifetime guarantee on all custom work and transparent processes that allow clients to observe repairs firsthand. The business maintains strong community ties in San Diego, serving areas from Downtown to Poway while upholding environmental sustainability through eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Our reputation for excellence is supported by numerous client testimonials and a focus on delivering jewelry that carries deep personal significance.

Services

Custom Jewelry Jewelry Repair Repurposing Services Jewelry Cleaning Engagement Rings Wedding Bands Gemstone Setting Chain Repairs Ring Resizing Estate Jewelry Restoration

Details

Year established: 1990

Highlights and features

30+ years of custom jewelry experience in San Diego since 1990
All work completed in-house by master jeweler Mark Beauchamp
Uses conflict-free diamonds and ethically sourced gemstones
Offers lifetime quality guarantee on custom jewelry
Provides free appraisals and no-interest payment options

What people say

Exceeded expectations Outstanding experience Whimsical one-of-a-kind piece Professional and talented Collaborative process

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Services

Custom Jewelry

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces tailored to individual preferences. Our process begins with client consultation, followed by hand-drawn design sketches and wax modeling. Clients can observe the entire creation process, from metal selection to final polishing, ensuring complete satisfaction with the finished product.

Jewelry Repair

Professional repair services for damaged jewelry including ring resizing, prong retipping, and clasp replacement. Our master jeweler performs all repairs in-house, allowing clients to witness the restoration process. We specialize in preserving the integrity of heirloom pieces while maintaining their original beauty.

Repurposing Services

Transform outdated or damaged jewelry into modern wearable art. This service includes redesigning existing pieces, stone replacement, and metal refashioning. We help clients preserve sentimental value while updating their jewelry to reflect current styles and preferences.

Jewelry Cleaning

Professional cleaning services restore jewelry's original luster through ultrasonic cleaning and polishing. Our technicians inspect for loose stones and structural weaknesses during each cleaning session. Regular maintenance helps preserve both the aesthetic and monetary value of fine jewelry.

Gemstone Setting

Expert gemstone setting and replacement services using conflict-free diamonds and ethically sourced stones. We offer stone matching, prong adjustments, and secure mounting techniques. Our selection includes wholesale-priced diamonds and specialty gemstones for custom designs.

People

Mark Beauchamp

Master Jeweler

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Design from SDSU with over 30 years of jewelry-making experience. Specializes in custom engagement rings and ethical jewelry production. Creates all designs by hand while maintaining direct client interaction throughout the process.

Cheryl Beauchamp

Jewelry Maker

Co-owner and jewelry maker with extensive experience in fine jewelry craftsmanship. Collaborates with Mark on all custom projects while providing client support. Maintains focus on quality control and customer satisfaction.

Questions

What custom jewelry services do you offer?

We create custom engagement rings, wedding bands, pendants, and specialty jewelry using conflict-free gemstones. Our process includes design consultation, wax modeling, and in-house production with client involvement at every stage.

Can you repair heirloom jewelry?

Yes, we specialize in restoring antique and heirloom pieces. Our services include stone resetting, clasp replacement, and metal polishing while preserving original design elements and sentimental value.

Do you work with customer-provided materials?

Yes, we incorporate client-owned gold and gemstones into new designs. We also offer stone matching services to complement existing jewelry pieces during repairs or modifications.

What areas do you serve?

We serve all San Diego County including Downtown San Diego, La Jolla, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and surrounding communities. Free shipping available for jewelry submissions.

What payment options are available?

We accept Apple Pay and offer no-interest payment plans for custom jewelry purchases. Free appraisals provided with all custom work.

How long does custom jewelry take?

Custom pieces typically take 4-6 weeks depending on complexity. The process includes initial consultation, design approval, wax model review, and final production with client input throughout.

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Simeng Z.

Apr 22, 2022 Report

Mark is super sweet, professional, and extremely talented. He created the engagement ring and wedding band for us. During the process, he was very patient to listen to our ideas while providing his professional opinions. He explained everything very thoroughly to us! We love the results and the service he provided. He even let me borrow a gorgeous petal necklace for my wedding for free. Highly recommend if you want to have an one of a kind special jewelry piece for you!

Ben Johnson

Apr 07, 2022 Report

Fantastic service! We were looking for a custom jeweller to make our wedding rings but we wanted something a little special. My fiancee wanted her wedding ring to match up to her engagement ring, Mark patiently went through a few design options before we found the perfect design. Needless to say she loves it! Even when it came to my ring Mark helped me find a really cool design which really didn't do him any favours as design 1 didn't work out with the size stones we chose.

He is such a perfectionist he re-started my ring from scratch with a new size of stones. The quality of service and work is outstanding, I would highly recommend choosing Jewery by Design for your custom rings.

Kelly C.

Mar 12, 2022 Report

I was referred to Mark by a friend who has used him for years. Took in a bunch of old gold jewelry I've collected over the years. He examined each piece, knowing right away what region and time period it was from. Ultimately, I traded in the gold and instead had two beautiful custom rings designed. including revamping my engagement ring that was white gold (which I'm now allergic to) into a yellow gold and platinum stunned that still pays tribute to the original design. Plus had a GORGEOUS garnet and diamond cocktail ring made. I've never felt so fancy. Mark is kind, creative, and a true artist. Could not recommend him more.

Annette A.

Feb 27, 2022 Report

I was on vacation in San Diego when my necklace broke. I searched for a couple of places in the area that would be able to fix it and that's when I found Mark. Immediately after reaching out to him he asked me to send him a pic of the necklace to see if he could actually repair it. I set up an appointment the next day and dropped off my necklace. To my surprise, Mark decided not to charge me for the services because of the type of necklace I had.

He educated me on the fact that my gold necklace was made of hollow gold vs solid gold therefore he felt it wouldn't be fair to charge because it might happen again. Mark was quick, knowledgeable and extremely professional. If I were living in San Diego I would definitely go back to his shop and purchase from him. I'm just thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him & super happy that he was able to fix my necklace for me. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Sheri P.

Jan 31, 2022 Report

I had several rings that belonged to my mother that I wanted converted into pendants. Mark has been phenomenal both in listening to what I wanted to accomplish and in designing stunning pendants from the stones that were part of the rings. Additional, he cleaned, resized and restored rings that I wanted to continue to wear. Mark communicates well and is an excellent designer. I highly recommend Mark!