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Just curious about where there are some fine jewelers that carry high end diamonds, designer jewelry etc. Also, are they competetively priced? Given that we shopped in the diamond district of Manhattan to get my engagement ring - I realized while visiting the Chapel Hill area that they may not be competetively priced if there is not a lot of competition. Also, a friend who lives there told us she payed a bundle for a ring that I think she could have paid half for in Manhattan.
I love Bailey's but they do tend to be a bit pricey.
CSI for diamonds is great. Its located off Capital Blvd.
As for a chain, I like Jarads but they tend to be a bit pushy. I went to hubby to get a tag watch and hubby likes to take his time when he spends any kind of money! They kept sending over the manager of watches and then the store manager to "reel us in". I finally told them that hubby didn't need someone to "sell" him the watch but he did need some time to take it all in.
If you're looking for high end creative and artistic jewelry, I'd recommend checking out Jewelsmith in Durham. They have some really great stuff...prices certainly aren't cheap, but I don't think they're unrealistically high, either.
If you're looking for high end creative and artistic jewelry, I'd recommend checking out Jewelsmith in Durham. They have some really great stuff...prices certainly aren't cheap, but I don't think they're unrealistically high, either.
I second the Jewelsmith referral in Durham. I know one of the designers and have seen a lot of his work (and examples from his colleagues as well). There's some great, creative, and unique jewelrymaking going on there! (I'm not sure how they compare with regards to loose stones however...) I also like how you can work with the designer to make each piece personal.
Thanks for the responses. Yes, I am looking for high end/fashion. It really was more for curiousity because there is a real high end chain around us that is in the luxury malls, called Baileys Bank and Biddle, and it has expensive but beautiful diamond and fashion jewelry. I was just curious if that exists there because I am not familiar with the jewelers in the NC area. I am not a big jewelry person, but it is nice to know there are some good options if I wanted to buy something. Does the jewelers like Baileys and Jolly's carry David Yurman? Also, watches like Cartier, Ebel, Piaget?
Thanks for the responses. Yes, I am looking for high end/fashion. It really was more for curiousity because there is a real high end chain around us that is in the luxury malls, called Baileys Bank and Biddle, and it has expensive but beautiful diamond and fashion jewelry. I was just curious if that exists there because I am not familiar with the jewelers in the NC area. I am not a big jewelry person, but it is nice to know there are some good options if I wanted to buy something. Does the jewelers like Baileys and Jolly's carry David Yurman? Also, watches like Cartier, Ebel, Piaget?
Try Finks. They carry David Yurman and Cartier. They're at Southpoint. I've had good luck with them. I would consider them higher quality than Bailey, Banks and Biddle.
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