1. Cartier
9.0
653 5th Ave (at E 52nd St), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews
Jason Eddins: Fabulous boutique, with hit or miss attitudes from the attendants. Great watches!
Glitz Latinoamérica: Gossip Girl: Blair visits to see how much Eva’s watch cost (Episode: 404)
IWalked Audio Tours: 6-story palazzo constructed 1904 for Morton Freeman Plant. Plants sold mansion to Cartier for strand of pearls plus $100 in 1917. When necklace sold in 1957 worth only $170,000. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
Heidi De Bruycker: Friendly competent staff, awesome stuff, you need quite a budget ...
Gossip Girl: N bought B a heart necklace here—but this sparkly Fifth Avenue store has always been there for B, and I can't say the same for N. Stop by for breakfast. BYO glazed cruller. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Time Out New York: To coincide with the launch of a special Gatsby-inspired jewelry line, on which the film's costume designer collaborated with Tiffany, the ritzy shop has decorated its windows with a Jazz Age theme. Read more.
3. Doyle & Doyle
8.7
412 W 13th St (btwn 9th & Washington), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Meatpacking District · 10 tips and reviews
Design*Sponge: Stunning vintage and antique jewelry. A must visit if you love jewelry with history and character.
Of a Kind: A love for these antique jewels are one of many things that designer Jaclyn Mayer and artist Orly Genger have in common. Check out the unique designs these two have teamed up to make @ ofakind.com. Read more.
Karl Hobart: Exquisite, personal service and an astonishing selection of vintage jewelry!
4. The Great Frog
8.6
72 Orchard St (Grand St.), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews
John Ferrara: Greatest jewelry store around!
Diana Pro: Check out Julien Roubinet photo pieces! They are an amazing art investment !
Sara Soto: Best place for a classic skull ring! So many awesome, chunky, biker/rocker pieces in this outpost of the famed London shop, with the friendliest staff ever. I could spend all of my paychecks here...
5. Magic Jewelry
8.6
238 Canal St #108 (Centre St.), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Downtown Manhattan · 11 tips and reviews
Kelsey✨: Pricey, but still a fun experience! The reading was very spot on.
Village Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Aura Reading in our Best Of New York Poll!
Nikki M: Weekend afternoon wasn’t the best time - long wait (had to be an hour..) so I felt the reading was also rushed. That being said, I’ll still go back 🤷🏽♀️ Don’t forget to date your photo!!
7. Love, Adorned
9.0
269 Elizabeth St (btw Prince & Houston), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · NoLita · 22 tips and reviews
Stephanie: Amazing curated selection of fine jewelry pieces, with friendly and helpful staff.
Lucky Magazine: At Lori Leven's new shop, earth-tone ceramic pots and colorful fabric tassels dangle above a collection of vibrant stone pendant necklaces, raw crystal-encrusted cuffs and engraved cocktail rings.
Of a Kind: Gorgeous, unique jewelry, including pieces from one of our personal favorite designers, Better Late Than Never.
10. Erica Weiner
8.4
173 Elizabeth St (btwn Spring & Kenmare), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · NoLita · 9 tips and reviews
Liz Dell: Love this place for unusual jewelry. Cool vintage finds and unique new pieces for reasonable prices (read: NOT cheap, but not outrageous).
Village Voice: Winner of Best Vintage Jewelry in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check out the selection of vintage wedding and engagement rings!
Boutiqued: Formerly only sold online, this boutique is newly opened & filled with her vintage oddities re-worked into awesome jewelry. You can often find penknife pendants, pen tip necklaces & vintage coin rings Read more.
11. Bulgari
8.4
730 5th Ave (at E 57th St.), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 7 tips and reviews
Style by Stylism: A classic for those who love a bit of sparkle. This is a great place for engagement rings and earrings. The diamonds are elegantly cut into a more tasteful style than most sparkles.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: BVLGARI! Love it for the obnoxious use of the 'V' instead of the 'U' alone. Yes, obviously amazingly expensive. But really, it's BVLGARI! Embrace it, don't hate!
Andy Tao: Ask for sparkling water if you are thirsty
12. VeraMeat
8.4
315 E 9th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · East Village · 9 tips and reviews
Juliana Rubi: Love jewelry and Fred, the dog! Don't miss the other stores around this bloc!
Teresa: If you're eyeing one of the really unique rings, wait for their sales to buy it! Be sure to sign up for VeraMeat's mailing list so you are notified about their 30-40% sales. They carry half sizes.
Compass: Find obscure items of jewelry at the whimsical Verameat. Look for peculiar designs like a spinal cord turned into a bracelet, or tiny wrenches fastened into earrings.