Artisan Collection

I cannot count the number of years we have been friends and the pieces we have bought from Shirley, the repairs she has done for us, the friends who have thanked us for introducing them to her shop. Not every visit ends in a purchase but each ends with a hug and having renewed a valued friendship. If you are looking for a skilled craftsman who will listen to you and work with you to produce the piece you always wanted then you owe it to yourself to speak with Shirley.

I am the «nice Lady» owner of the driveway of the house next to Artisan Collection. The gentleman did ring my bell and ask to park in the driveway, and I did tell him that the owner of AC leaves no later than 5:30 and that he needed to let her know that I had allowed him to park there.
The Owner and her friend are my neighbors, and dear friends. And it is unbelievable how many people «abuse» my driveway every day and park in it, or block it from the street, and so my neighbors look after me while I’m at work (I work 15 hour days usually, and it’s very frustrating to come home and find I can’t park in my own driveway), and this whole situation was a miss-​communication, and ABSOLUTELY NOT IN ANY WAY a reflection of Artisan Collection OR Artistic Ruins. I, in general, stand by my awesome neighbor’s actions in defending my property – I ask them to look after my place often while I’m on travel.
If I could do the event over again, after giving permission to the guy to park in my driveway, instead of telling him to tell my neighbors I had authorized it, I would have walked over and let them know first hand from me.
Now, to review Artisan Collection – Shirley, the owner, and actual jewelry designer is WORLD CLASS, renowned, and a respected artist, jeweler, and appraisor. I have trusted her with my family heirlooms from Germany, as well as making new, unique jewelry for me and have referred her to people who have come from ALL OVER THE US to get unique fashion designed by her.
She is a long-​standing member of the local community, supports local San Diego Artisans, and is an amazing woman with a life full of adventure and stories.
Do yourself a favor, stop in sometime over the weekend, and see just how friendly she is. And, treat your loved one to a unique, hand-​crafted piece of art.

This is by far the nicest Jewelry shop I’ve ever found. An eclectic mix of artists and also custom made if you desire. I got my engagement ring, wedding bands, anniversary and birthday presents from here as well as some really cool accent pieces for the home. Shirley, the owner is probably the sweetest lady you will ever come across.
Whenever I’m in San Diego, this is where you will find me!

If you are an art collector or have an imagination to create your own pieces this is a one stop creative shop! Shirley is an amazing woman full of information and experience to help out any questions !! So glad I have found this place, thanks to friends and my future hubby ! He had my custom engagement ring made here. My favorite thing about this place is it showcases local artists! I also have a killer ceramic art piece/​serving dish that I scored here made by a local ceramic artist! I posted a pic of my ring (it’s the heart shaped one) Enjoy the journey that this cute boutique takes you too when you visit! And tell Shirley, I may very well love her and thank you for this amazing custom ring!

Love this place, & love Shirley the owner. She makes wonderful original jewelry, & worked with me to pick the stone & setting for a sapphire earring & was able to duplicate a gold wedding band for me. She also has other artists sell their work in her shop. Fair & reasonable prices for unique pieces.