Jewelry
Alan Somers
11911 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 150, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
310-471-7075
The workshop of Alan Somers is cluttered with hammers, ingots, a massive anvil, and pattern stamps, some of which go back a hundred years…
Neighborhood: Brentwood
Altobelli Jewelers
4419 Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 91602
818-763-5151
Whether Grandma’s emerald and diamond ring needs new prongs or the clasp on that everyday necklace has snapped, we entrust our jewelry to…
Website: http://altobelli.com/
Neighborhood: Los Angeles, Toluca Lake
Antiquarias
8840 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90048
310-274-2363
The two-story Antiquarius has gathered 25 independent vendors under one roof, carrying everything from Georgian to Victorian to art nouveau treasures…
Website: http://antiquarius.net/
Category: Jewelry, Shopping, Vintage & Resale Shops
Antiquarius
8840 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90048
310-274-2363
The two-story Antiquarius has gathered 25 independent vendors under one roof, carrying everything from Georgian to Victorian to art nouveau treasures…
Website: http://antiquarius.net/
Neighborhood: Los Angeles, West Hollywood
Avant Garde
7918 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90046
310-403-5854
When source materials are less than precious, the value of jewelry is in its design…
Website: http://www.avantgardeparis.com/home.html
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles
Bella Findings House
427 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90014
213-629-4840
Downtown’s jewelry district is flush with gemstones, so it’s no surprise that this is where…
Website: http://bellafindings.com/
Neighborhood: Downtown
Birthstone Jewelry
8458 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(323) 285-2000
an aquamarine-and-tour-maline pendant makes us wish for a March or October birthday, though December offers temptations such as tanzanite cabochon bracelets
Website: http://ireneneuwirth.com/
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry, Shopping
Body Jewelry
7274 Melrose Ave, Hollywood,, CA, 90046
(323) 954-0408
From tiny black diamond studs to thick gold rings, BODY ELECTRIC TATTOO offers an array of jewelry for clients of chief piercing artist Brian Keith Thompson. Patrons here include Beyoncé and Rihanna, who are in good company with the body jewelry from heavyweights like Industrial Strength and Body Vision.
Website: http://www.bodyelectrictattoo.com/
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2016: Shop, Best of LA: 2016, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry
Broken English
Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90402
310-458-2724
Of the many new jewelry stores, Broken English sells the best and largest collection…
Website: http://www.brokenenglishjewelry.com/
Neighborhood: Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Feldmar Watch Company
9000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90035
310-274-8016
“What will it take to set this one?” asked a customer holding a broken watch recently…
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
Category: Clock Repair, Jewelry, Services, Shopping
Irene Neuwirth
8458 Melrose Place, Beverly Grove, CA, 90069
323-285-2000
Unlike many fine-jewelry boutiques, there’s nothing stuffy or intimidating about Irene Neuwirth on Melrose Place
Website: http://www.ireneneuwirth.com
Neighborhood: Beverly Grove
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2015: Shop, Best of LA: 2015, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry
Men’s Jewelry
1511 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291
(310) 450-7840
The raw diamond and forged metal pieces, wedding bands of carved jade, sterling-and-sapphire belt buckles, and chain-link bracelets that are the hallmarks of this jeweler to the stars.
Website: http://toddreed.com/
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2016: Shop, Best of LA: 2016, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry, Shopping
Roseark
1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90046
310-395-6706
When it comes to earrings that make a statement, Roseark has the last word
Website: https://www.roseark.com/
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2014: Shop, Best of LA: 2014, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry, Shopping
SemiPrecious
1023 Montana Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90403
310-899-0910
Rows of abalone shell, agate, silk cord, and sea glass line SemiPrecious, a sunny salon where the inspired can relax to the music and borrow tools to make wearable pieces of art…
Website: http://www.semipreciousbeadsalon.com/
Neighborhood: Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Single Stone
2527 Mission St., Los Angeles, CA, 90065
626-799-3109
Owner Corina Madilian sells her own line but prides herself on finds not to be had else where in L.A. Among them are pieces by Elena Votsi of Greece, who riffs on myth-ology with her intricate gem-laden rings and cuff links.
Website: http://www.singlestonemissionstreet.com
Neighborhood: San Marino
Stackable Rings
448 S. Hill St., Ste. 818, Los Angeles, CA
(213)-488-2618
In her downtown studio Ariel Gordon creates skinny bands—some dotted with diamonds, others tied up in knots—that can be piled on fingers in eye-catching displays. It takes ten to fifteen days for your custom ring to be made. But Gordon releases a new line of jewelry two times a year, spring and fall. Starting price […]
Website: http://arielgordonjewelry.com
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2016: Shop, Best of LA: 2016, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry, Shopping
Stephen Webster
202 N. Rodeo Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90210
310-246-9500
Best Cocktail Rings, August 2011
Website: http://www.stephenwebster.com
Vintage Watch Store
8465 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(323) 653-0467
Older watches have stories to tell, and you’ll hear them from devoted raconteur
Website: https://www.wannabuyawatch.com/
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2016: Shop, Best of LA: 2016, Best of LA: Shop, Jewelry, Shopping, Vintage & Resale Shops