Bryant & Sons, Ltd. — Local services in Santa Barbara

I would like to say that Bryant & Sons is the best for both customer service and craftsmanship. I would especially like to thank Paul, their storefront representative; and Willie, their master goldsmith.

Paul is warm, creative, and attentive. He is extremely technically informed regarding the restoration of antique jewelry and the creation of custom jewelry.

Willie is an incredibly skilled master goldsmith who I trust to make repairs on delicate, one of a kind antique jewels. He uses the handmade techniques from the period your piece was originally made -- No shortcuts. For example, he will hand saw filigree details into your piece; he will not cast it.

They stand by and guarantee the quality of their work. You can trust them to handle your pieces. As Paul once said to me, "We're not done until...

I have never written a bad review in my life, but this place deserves it. Their website promises welcoming experts to guide you through finding the perfect ring for every budget and style, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. My boyfriend and I walked in excited to start looking at engagement rings, only to be sneered at, ignored, and made to feel like we didn’t belong. When I said we were “just looking for rings,” I was met with cold stares that left me embarrassed and uncomfortable. It felt like a Pretty Woman moment — humiliating and crushing. Guess I should’ve brought my Louis bag to get treated with basic respect. What should have been a joyful milestone was completely...

ROWENA (yes I am shouting) Is the absolute best. If you ever want to get a ring or help with design or anything like that you have to go to Rowena. She was with me every step of the way, sent me texts, called me and after all was said and done she sent me a picture of my beautiful ring. People you have to go to Bryant and Sons "they are simply the best, better than all the rest"....