Yes, my last name really is Gold. Was I destined to become a jeweler, or what! I've lived in the Santa Barbara area nearly my entire life. I attended nearby schools and worked at local businesses. Accordingly, I've developed a close bond with the community. In 1983, I brought my lively and upbeat personality together with my name to create Calla Gold Jewelry.
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Reviews (15)
Jacob Eurich
Apr 14, 2020
Calla was PHENOMENAL professional and truly deserves this review and your business. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and made an incredible chapter in our lives even more amazing and special by doing a TREMENDOUS job creating a ring I designed, drew up, discussed with her multiple times (too many times? Ha) and fine-tuned. She is definitely a 'personal jeweler'.
We went back and forth multiple times on the design. Ideas/want vs actuality/achieve-ability. I brought her a family stone and a design and she made it all happen. She included a huge amount of expertise in the structure, look, and integrity - she made sure I got my design but my fiance got a ring that will last forever and fit our lifestyles. Everything we discussed upfront was achieved with no surprises (this can be a scary task giving away a family heirloom). She has a ton of knowledge with matching antique diamonds and made her worth there as well (she wrote a book on this topic). Also she's just a good person! Thank you!
We went back and forth multiple times on the design. Ideas/want vs actuality/achieve-ability. I brought her a family stone and a design and she made it all happen. She included a huge amount of expertise in the structure, look, and integrity - she made sure I got my design but my fiance got a ring that will last forever and fit our lifestyles. Everything we discussed upfront was achieved with no surprises (this can be a scary task giving away a family heirloom). She has a ton of knowledge with matching antique diamonds and made her worth there as well (she wrote a book on this topic). Also she's just a good person! Thank you!
Renae Matheny
Feb 15, 2020
Searching for the perfect jeweler to restore your grandmother's wedding ring set (its the white gold one in the picture)that you plan on wearing for your own wedding (turned into the yellow gold one in the set of three to match the band my fiance got me) can be really stressful but Calla made the entire process fun and easy. I'm so glad I found her and decided to make the trip to see her.
From the moment you meet her you know you can trust her with such a special piece of jewelry. The pricing was straightforward and fair for the amazing work she does. She made sure the rings were back to us well before the big day and kept us up to date of the progress the entire time. I would recommend her time and time again. We actually ended up getting my FH's ring thru her as well. Please, if you're looking for someone to make you a piece of jewelry, go to Calla, you truly won't regret it!
From the moment you meet her you know you can trust her with such a special piece of jewelry. The pricing was straightforward and fair for the amazing work she does. She made sure the rings were back to us well before the big day and kept us up to date of the progress the entire time. I would recommend her time and time again. We actually ended up getting my FH's ring thru her as well. Please, if you're looking for someone to make you a piece of jewelry, go to Calla, you truly won't regret it!
Arwyn Becker
Dec 14, 2019
Whitney Hagan
Nov 29, 2019
Calla Gold is truly a gem herself! I highly recommend working with her if you are seeking assistance with your jewelry. She is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate jeweler and puts incredible integrity in her work. There was an engagement ring online I loved but wasn't comfortable purchasing from a website. I reached out to Calla and she immediately began helping me and educating me about the materials in the ring and she spent a LOT of time helping me find the perfect replacement gems.
I am extremely appreciative of all the time she spent with me in the initial design stage, as well as through the entire process. I felt very confident about having my ring casted after learning all the ins and outs about the materials I'd be wearing for the rest of my life. I highly recommend you check out her blogs- she shares a tremendous amount of helpful information in those.
She designed and created my ring absolutely beautifully and my fiance and I couldn't be happier with her gorgeous work and her FABULOUS service. She was a sheer pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Thank you so much Calla! -Whitney E. in Santa Barbara
I am extremely appreciative of all the time she spent with me in the initial design stage, as well as through the entire process. I felt very confident about having my ring casted after learning all the ins and outs about the materials I'd be wearing for the rest of my life. I highly recommend you check out her blogs- she shares a tremendous amount of helpful information in those.
She designed and created my ring absolutely beautifully and my fiance and I couldn't be happier with her gorgeous work and her FABULOUS service. She was a sheer pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Thank you so much Calla! -Whitney E. in Santa Barbara
Nikki Ayers
Jun 22, 2019
Yasar Hussain
Jun 06, 2019
Calla was a pleasure to work with. I initially came to her with the idea of turning an earring into a ring. After looking at the earring, Calla let me know the jewels were garnets and not rubies as I initially had thought. She met with me and went over a bunch of options that were similar to the earring I had initially shown her. She ended making a custom ring for me that everyone who has seen it has been very impressed by. Highly recommend her. She was patient and never pushy with anything and her prices were totally affordable!
Chris Bussey
Feb 12, 2019
Lisa Amador
Jan 21, 2019
Calla is the real deal! I recently used Calla Gold Jewelry to tackle a laundry list of breakages with my jewelry collection. I'd moved to town and didn't have a jeweler. Calla came recommended for her designing of jewelry and fixing of jewelry, and I couldn't imagine how She rebuilt the tongue on a clasp I had. A year ago someone said the whole clasp had to be replaced for about $150.00. Calla's rebuild was $65.00 and I'm happily wearing that bracelet again.
She also converted some "too dressy" multi-gem earrings into simpler earrings. I ended up with three pairs of earrings I wear from one pair I didn't. All three of them are beautiful! I recommend Calla Gold Jewelry for simple to complicated repairs and re-designing stuff you just don't wear.
She also converted some "too dressy" multi-gem earrings into simpler earrings. I ended up with three pairs of earrings I wear from one pair I didn't. All three of them are beautiful! I recommend Calla Gold Jewelry for simple to complicated repairs and re-designing stuff you just don't wear.
Kendall Snyder
Jan 20, 2019
Calla Gold worked with my fiance to make the most beautiful engagement ring I've seen, perfectly designed to what I would have picked out myself! I am a Santa Barbara native, and my mom introduced my fiance to Calla when he talked to my mom about proposing. The diamond, the attention detail on the setting and the band, the fact that it came from my hometown, and my fiance putting time into designing the ring with Calla all holds so much meaning to me. My fiance and I live in Minnesota, and he said communication with Calla went very smoothly. Thank you Calla! I am so happy
Delane Mazaheri
Nov 06, 2018
I have been working with Calla Gold Jewelry over 30 years. She has designed my dreams. She recently made a ring for me with filigree detail, careful special touches and she understood what I wanted even though I couldn't draw my dream. Calla has repaired and restored vintage jewelry for me as well. I trust her with my treasures and I trust her work.
Sharon Lipscomb
Aug 15, 2018
Marni Baron Hamberg
Aug 19, 2017
Calla is not only personable and attentive, but she is also a creative problem solver with refined taste. She offers a wealth of knowledge to her customers and has had experience with just about everything! I especially love reading her blog on her website for tips and tricks for creating and maintaining beautiful fine jewelry.
Kyle
May 27, 2016
Calla is an incredible jeweler, and wonderful to work with. I brought her a vintage ring (1920's) that belonged to my Grandmother. She was able to size, repair and add 4 small diamonds to the ring for a fantastic price. I would not trust my heirlooms or any other jewelry for that matter to anyone else.
Mary Le
Dec 16, 2015
Amy Marie Orozco
Mar 18, 2014
Calla, dare I say it, is worth her weight in gold! Her expertise and craftsmanship are world class. She's a true artisan. Calla has done a number of jewelry repairs for me, too, and all pieces were restored to their fabulous glory. Not only do I highly recommend Calla Gold Jewelry, I look forward to having her design jewelry for me.