About this vendor
Bracken Jewelers is a family-run fine jewelry studio in Santa Monica, California, specializing in custom engagement rings and handcrafted gold wedding bands made with deep artistry and intention. For over 40 years, our team has been dedicated to creating timeless pieces that celebrate love and place.
Our signature California Gold Collection features wedding rings made with locally mined gold from Northern California—each piece a tangible connection to the Golden State. Whether you’re designing a one-of-a-kind custom engagement ring or choosing a symbolic California gold wedding ring, we are glad to work with you from our private Santa Monica jewelry studio or remotely.
From modern heirlooms to vintage-inspired designs, Bracken Jewelers offers personal collaboration, traceable materials, and craftsmanship rooted in integrity. Experience what it means to work with a true local jeweler dedicated to beauty, meaning, and legacy.
Details
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Rings
- Engagement Rings
- Ring Services
- Appraisals
- Custom Designs
- Engraving
- Jewelry Cleaning
Wedding Jewelry
- Bracelets
- Brooches
- Cufflinks
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Rings
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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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!
Working with Bracken Jewelers on our engagement ring and wedding bands was comfortable enjoyable and educational experience. I brought Todd screenshots of my wife’s inspiration boa...
rd highlighting aspects of several rings I liked. Not only did he seamlessly incorporate the elements but when I told him we had been together for six years, he suggested flanking the center stone with six diamonds. He wrote part of our story into the ring. Todd is a true artist and master craftsman. Being from California and having met there, there was no other option for me than to have a California Gold wedding band. I model I chose was Golden Bear. The earthy green glow, raw hammered finish, and stepped edge spoke to me, though it was hard to choose from Bracken’s other unique offerings. My wife and I get compliments on our rings regularly and I always enjoy telling the story of how and where they were crafted. I love knowing that the gold was conscientiously sourced in Northern California and hand crafted in Los Angeles.
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'v...
e 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!
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 a...
ttention 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.
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 note...
s 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!
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 questi...
ons 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.
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.
Contact
Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA | United States
Bracken Jewelers