CB Hood Diamond

C. B. Hood Diamond co specializes in high quality jewelry, watch battery replacement, jewelry repairs and jewelry appraisals. At C. B. Hood there are 2 graduate Gemologist who Graduated from the Gemological institute of America who can help you with all of your jewelry needs.

Established in 1992.
Owner, Charles Hood (AKA Mr. Picky), has been selling fine jewelry and diamonds on the Central Coast for over 30 years. Growing up in Champaign, Illinois, he attended Business College then attended Watchmaking School in the greater Seattle area before earning his Gemology degree in residence at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), graduating in 1978. After moving to Ventura County, he founded GemLab Gemological Laboratory, specializing in Diamond and Gemstone Certification and Jewelry Appraisals. Charlie earned the nickname “Mr. Picky” from his suppliers because of his refusal to carry lower quality jewelry like that found in the chain stores and big box stores. His theory is “Anyone can sell cheap jewelry for a cheap price, but it takes knowledge, hard work and pride to find and sell truly fine quality jewelry at a good price.

Courtney H.
Manager
Courtney Hood-Lee, has been working at C.B. Hood since she was very young. She definitely inherited the family “jewelry gene”. After graduating from Cabrillo HS, Courtney earned her Gemology degree in residence at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and specializes in jewelry appraisals for insurance purposes. Courtney is a true ‘natural’ in the jewelry field, utilizing her jewelry and gemology skills to help our customers find that perfect piece of jewelry.