New York's Best Jewelry

Sparkling vintage baubles decorate the walls of this modern estate jewelry shop.

Reviews:

• “My favorite place in the world!”
• “Poor quality work and condescending attitude.”
• “Doyle and Doyle, not helpful.”
• “best estate jewels!”
• “Spectacular Engagement Ring”

Tips: Looking for something special? The owner will scour flea markets and estate sales to meet client’s needs.

Doyle & Doyle Jewelry or email Doyle & Doyle Jewelry

A local boy who hit the big time offers his cult-status jewelry from this standalone store.

Tips: There is only one tiny chair for road-weary guests to rest on.

Alexis Bittar

Splendid jewelry worthy of royalty and rock stars.

Reviews:

• “I love this store!”
• “bad costumer service and common jewelry”
• “eclectic, and extremely rude”
• “Gorgeous organic shapes, awesome staff”
• “Best variety for men and women”

Fassbinder

Since 1976, a full-service, family-owned jewelry store specializing in custom-designing unique jewelry and repairing old pieces.

Reviews:

• “You won’t be disappointed!”
• “Great wedding bands”
• “Hasn’t’ let me down yet”
• “They will meet your needs and calm your fears.”
• “Incredible Service”

Tips: Get any item engraved or gift-wrapped upon request.

Greenwich Jewelers or email Greenwich Jewelers

Enamel jewelry, handmade in Italy, showcased in an intimate space that’s as elegantly crafted as the ornaments sold there.

Reviews:

• “Most fun I’ve ever had shopping for jewelry!”
• “My day on Mott Street”
• “I’m in love.”
• “Beautiful pieces shown in a beautiful space”
• “Oldworld craftsmanship comes to downtown”

Tips: Individual shopping appointments are available, as are custom designs.

SOHO

One of Manhattan’s smallest jewelry boutiques specializes in feminine, handmade treasures.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!”
• “Beautiful, original jewelry, creatively designed”
• “fresh, chic and totally special!”
• “A must store to visit”
• “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS JEWELRY STORE”

Tips: Make it a point to talk with the owner, who can create a custom piece if you’re looking for something a little different.

Phoenix Roze

Soho gallery sells contemporary art, fine jewelry, engagement and wedding rings. Exotic gemstones, silver gifts. Custom design, engraving, appraisal, repair.

Belenky Brothers or email Belenky Brothers

This pedigreed Parisian jeweler designed Grace Kelly’s wedding gifts from her prince.

Tips: Van Cleef is also known for the extravagant watches with which it started out in 1906 (the jewelry line dates back to the ‘50s), and there’s a fragrance line too.

Van Cleef & Arpels

Eastern-inspired jewelry house hits cult status, but still has a neighborhood feel.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful designs”
• “BUYER BEWARE!!!”
• “Very tough to get and advice from sales team. "

Me&Ro

No wonder the stars like to wear this jeweler’s goods on Oscar night.

Reviews:

• “A Classic Gem – TRULY!”

Harry Winston