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Blue Nile www.bluenile.com "Quality jewelry in classic styles, with special emphasis on engagement rings. Shop by product, occasion or material. The site is reassuringly heavy on education" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Adornis www.adornis.com "Strong in fine and estate jewelry, but especially in designer-ware....Multiple close-up views of each piece of jewelry" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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and Estate Jewelry www.antiqueandestate.com "A great place to find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces in excellent condition. From cameo brooches to platinum engagement rings to Art Deco watches, each piece feels like it has its own story to tell. Sharp pictures show off each piece’s intricacies and detail" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Denmans.com www.denmans.com "The only Web site of the bunch that doesn’t have its own inventory. Location and good supply agreements (it’s situated in the heart of the Los Angeles jewelry district) mean quick access to more than 5,000 jewelry manufacturers—and lower price points for you" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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eBay www.ebay.com "From tanzanite to Edwardian brooches to an abundance of loose gems, this auction free-for-all has just about anything you may be looking for....Pictures, descriptions and seller profiles help with purchasing, but trying to distinguish the fine from the faux is still a challenge for the untrained" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Miadora www.miadora.com "Quality abounds, from classic diamond stud earrings and charm bracelets to the trendy Designer Collection, with its gold lariats and poetry-inscribed rings. Vintage watches, estate jewelry and a strong diamond database (where you can select and “build” your own ring) round out the site....excellent, detailed search function" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Mondera.com www.mondera.com "Specializes in fine jewelry, loose gems and luxury items. Its founders hail from Europe and the global feel is reflected in the selection—pearls from Japan, fine gold from Venice, mesh jewelry from Milan—and the multiple-currency price listings. An extensive engagement/bridal section" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
Forbes Selection in Best of the Web Forbes 9-11-00 |
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Tiffany www.tiffany.com "We recommend the Flash version of this site for viewing—Tiffany elegance never looked better. In the shopping mode items can be sorted by category or collection (not by price, alas), although images could be larger....A clean, easily navigable site, with helpful jewelry-buying tips." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
Forbes Selection in Best of the Web Forbes 9-11-00 |
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"A" & "Best of Breed" : Entertainment Weekly Fall 1999 |
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"B+" : Entertainment Weekly Fall 1999 |
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"B" : Entertainment Weekly Fall 1999 |
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"B-" : Entertainment Weekly Fall 1999 |
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www.ashford.com
"After watches, jewelry is the second biggest seller on this luxury goods website. Knot-tying shoppers can go to the "Diamonds/Bridal" section where you can buy a loose diamond, custom design your own ring or peruse gold, platinum and designer wedding bands....Items are so elegant - shopping here makes you feel like you had more fancy galas to attend" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Diamond.com www.diamond.com "For the educated diamond-hunter, this is the place to go if you already have what you want in mind.... the loose diamonds (which come with a free setting, if purchased) are the real attraction.... Watches, pearls and other gems are for sale, but those looking for vintage or estate pieces will be disappointed" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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FirstJewelry www.firstjewelry.com "Feels a bit like thumbing through the latest women's fashion magazine - customers can not only buy what is new and trendy but can read about it too...the bulk of items are in the $50-400 range with just a handful of items hitting four digits. Its roster of designers will appeal to the young and fashionable." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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GirlShop www.girlshop.com "Although primarily a fashion stop for the young, hip & beautiful, girlshop.com actually has 8 "boutiques" showcasing jewelry made from fashion-forward materials you can't find anywhere else - such as feathers, suede, seeds and shells from the Amazon....NY Soho regulars might not be impressed, but for a pretty young thing in, say, Kansas, this is a place to shop...stuff of rock stars and starlets - and affordable. Plus, item descriptions are a hoot!" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Jewelry.com www.jewelry.com "There's not a lot of hand-holding here at this fun and casual jewelry spot... And the prices (which rarely top $500), won't make too much of a dent." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Nordstrom's www.nordstrom.com "Depending on your style (and budget) nordstrom.com gives you lots of jewelry selections.....The "you may also like" feature will pull up some great accompanying piece ideas" (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Zales www.zales.com "Diamonds are the real focus at this online version of the traditional bricks-and-mortar jewelry chain... Although there are over 700 retail stores, the other online-only jewelry websites have done a better job at customer service and education " (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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