Jewelry and Jewelry Artists of New Orleans

Main store: 722 Canal St. A New Orleans shopping destination for over a century, this upscale jewelry and gifts store features pieces by local and international artists. Wedding registry, corporate gifts, and jewelry cleaning are available.

332 Chartres St. Specializes in handmade jewelry and Judaic art by American artists, including Dashka Roth.

304 Chartres St. "Your source for unique sterling silver & gold jewelry, exquisite minerals, rare fossils, gemstone beads & gifts." Classes in jewelry making too.

315 Royal St. "Providing New Orleans exquisite diamonds, the highest quality jewelry, and designer watches for generations."

3708 Magazine St. Original jewelry by a number of artists. "Owner Katy Beh recognizes the worth of jewelry transcends the value of its materials."

When I saw my first Mignon Faget jewelry, I thought it was nice. Years later, I find it embodies the best of New Orleans' aesthetic, each piece more delightful than the last. Locations include the main gallery at 4300 Magazine St., the store at 3801 Magazine St., the shops at Lakeside and Canal Place, and online.

In the Riverwalk Mall, third level. "We start with the finest quality cut cubic zirconia stones in the country and then we add heavy gold mountings."

505 Royal St. Offers antique, estate, and contemporary fine jewelry, especially of the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods.