The Best Jewelry Stores
It wasn't long ago when we thought of jewelry stores we thought of the mall or your local jeweler who you may even know by name. And of course we are all familiar with some of the big Jewelry companies such as Cartier, Tiffany, Saks, and Jacob & Co to name just a few. Most of these large jewelry companies were no where to be found in our neighborhoods but with the advent of the internet the world has become a smaller place.
The Cartier Brothers are the most famous names in jewelry. Cartier has been in business for 150 years. For almost all of its history in New York Cartier's its home has been on the corner of 52nd street and 5th. Cartier Jewelers in is a world class jeweler with world wide influence. It is very well known and very expensive. The stars of the entertainment industry, the wealthy, and Royalty are often seen wearing jewelry created by the Cartier Jewelers. Don't plan on shopping here unless you have a pretty hefty check book.
In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B Young established not as a jewelry store but rather as a stationary and fancy foods emporium. It was in 1878 when Charles Tiffany purchased the Tiffany diamond one of the worlds largest yellow diamonds when things began to change and the rest shall we say is history. Tiffany is still a world leader in the diamond and fine jewelry market. Well known and very expensive, most often out of the reach of normal working folk. But that doesn't mean we can't be inspired by the jewels of Tiffany.
Saks Fifth Avenue sells much more than jewelry but it is recognized world wide for its fine jewelry. Saks Fifth Avenue was the brainchild of Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel, who operated independent retail stores on New York's 34th Street at Herald Square in the early 1900s. Their dream was to construct a unique specialty store that would become synonymous with fashionable, gracious living. In the summer of 2000, Saks Fifth Avenue launched saks.com offering in-store categories as well as products exclusive to the net.
JACOB & Co. could be considered the new kid on the block, but never the less it has very quickly grown in recognition and importance in the global jewelry market. Jacob & Co was founded in 1981 by Jacob Arabo in New York City. Jacob Arabo's passion for jewelry began when he was a young boy growing up in Russia. Just after immigrating to the United States with his family, he enrolled in jewelry design school hoping to develop his natural talents. Jacobs & Co has designed timeless jewelry for entertainers, singers, movie stars, and of course the wealthy.
Yes, all four of these internationally recognized jewelry stores provide fine jewelry that is most likely not within your reach, but there are other fine jewelers that are within your reach and cater to the middle class. These jewelers also provide beautiful fine jewelry and can design custom jewelry especially for you.
You recall your local jeweler? He's been operating from the same location in your community for as long as you can remember. You might be pleasantly surprised at what he or she has to offer. Don't forget to check them out!
And then there is of course the fine jewelers on the net, where the best jewelry stores come to meet and greet customers. You will find no better selection that what the net has to offer.
Reputable jewelry stores from around the globe are only a key stroke away. Styles and designs not found in your country can be sought out and purchased from the comfort of your home. Almost sounds too easy doesn't it?
So when you are in the market for a new piece of fine jewelry you can acknowledge the big players but why not give the smaller jewelry stores a chance to earn your business.
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