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Matthew's Jewelry Store is the flagship for the national award winning jewelry and engagement ring designer

Michael B. Matthew's started as humble boutique on Ventura boulevard in 1972. It's first customers were local families and merchants that supported other small business owners in the community. Michael Bogosian was quickly recognized by his friends, peers, and mentors to be a remarkable designer and master of his craft.

In 1994, he designed his own collection of jewelry and began to market himself across the country. In just three short years he was awarded designer of the year for his groundbreaking work in pioneering the art of micro pave.

behind the owner:
aida Bogosian

Aida Bogosian’s childhood was torn right from a James Bond movie. She was born in Lebanon but when the civil war broke out and her twin brothers were targets of a kidnapping, Mother Teresa (a friend of Aida’s father) arranged for Aida and her brothers to be transported by tank to the local airport, then flown to Africa.

As a 15-year old girl in Africa, Aida sat at a desk with her father, a rough diamond buyer, facing mounds of rough-cut diamonds. For hours on end, her father taught her about buying, pricing, and evaluating diamonds. She soaked everything up. Her father dreamed of her becoming a Gemologist, which is exactly what she became. In 1980, Aida graduated from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). 

After working at a diamond office, where she evaluated the cuts of diamonds, plotted the stones, and directed the cutters to recut the stones to their ideal proportions, Aida joined Kazanjian Brothers in Beverly Hills. There she became the assistant to the founder and learned how to buy and sell estate jewelry. She also traveled the world mastering the art of buying fine jewelry at auctions and from private sales.


Matthew’s Jewelry.

In 1984, she met Michael Bogosian and her world would take yet another exciting, life-changing turn. Michael opened a small jewelry store in 1972, named Matthew’s, located in Studio City, California. Within a few years, Michael developed a reputation as the finest jeweler in the area. Matthew’s became a trusted jeweler for the stars. 

In 1993, Michael had designed the first Michael B line: an 18 karat Estruscan line, featuring precious gems. Aida set up jewelry shows and did all the marketing and press for the new line. As fresh, successful designers, Michael and Aida attended a Platinum Guild event, where it was suggested to Michael that he design a platinum bridal jewelry line. 

In 1994, the Michael B platinum bridal jewelry line was launched. Michael B then went on to win many awards such as: Best in Bridal, Best in Platinum. Aida represented the line which is sold nationwide. Aida grew and operated Matthew’s Jewelry Store while Michael continued designing jewelry until his sudden passing in 2014.

Aida continues to run the store today with the help of her and Michael’s two sons. She buys and evaluates diamonds, does appraisals, and repurposes old jewelry into heirlooms of the future. Aida also oversees the design and production of Michael’s legacy, the Michael B line, which continues to be a successful bridal line sold nationwide. Today, Matthew’s stands as one of the premier jewelry boutiques in all of Los Angeles. Aida and Michael’s sons, Michael, Jr. and Arthur are poised to proudly carry on both the Matthew’s and Michael B. legacy for generations to come.