New York vs. Los Angeles Jewelry Store Competition. Which City Boasts the Most Desirable Jewelry?

Enjoy These Stunning Images Then You Decide the Winner

New York vs. Los Angeles Jewelry Store Competition

Stacked diamond rings, Pasha Fine Jewelry, LA. Kaleidoscope of color; Gemmy Gem bracelet by Irene Neuwirth, LA. Exotic 22 karat gold ring, Amba Jewelers, NY. Contemporary classic; sculptural cuff sprinkled with CZ crystals, by Alexis Bittar, NY. Image credits: Individual brands unless noted.

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Classic gold bone cuffs by the groundbreaking Italian designer Elsa Peretti, for Tiffany & Co., NY.

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Open Heart gold pendants by Elsa Peretti, for Tiffany & Co., NY.

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Graceful, organic Teardrop Earrings by Elsa Peretti, for Tiffany & Co., NY.

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Olive Branch ring by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., NY.

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Olive Branch freshwater pearl earrings, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., NY.

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Delicate Loving Heart Bracelet in 18k gold, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., NY. Beloved classic designs never go out of style.

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Rose gold and diamond smiley face signet ring. Pasha Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Pavé diamond snake necklace, Pasha Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Evil eye diamond huggie earrings. Pasha Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Rose gold diamond encrusted heart earrings, Pasha Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Luscious blue-green indicolite and pink tourmaline necklace with a bold turquoise clasp. Irene Neuwirth, LA.

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One of a kind, 18k yellow gold bangle with pavé diamonds and bezel-set cabochon emeralds. Irene Neuwirth, LA.

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From the Gemmy Gem Collection, one of a kind 18k yellow gold link necklace set with a rainbow assortment of mixed shade tourmaline cabochons and full cut diamonds. Irene Neuwirth, LA.

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Remember candy necklaces? From the Beaded Candy Collection, Irene’s signature mix of colors using a wide range of materials. A rainbow assortment of faceted aquamarine, beryl, citrine, emerald, morganite, peridot, rubellite, and pink and green tourmaline beads. This 18.75″ necklace is strung on silk and finished with an 18k yellow gold clasp. Irene Neuwirth, LA.

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Handmade yellow gold ring featuring a stunning malachite stone, encrusted with .46ct marquise emerald stones with black enamel accents along the detailed band. Roseark Jewelers, West Hollywood, LA.

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Burmese Spinel and diamond drop earrings, Roseark Jewelers. LA.

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Coiled gold snake cuff bracelet with 2ct Zambian emerald accent and diamond snake eyes. Roseark Jewelers. LA.

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Resin gummy bear lucky charm with 18k gold bail and peace sign. Roseark Jewelers. LA.

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Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, NY, specializes in vintage and antique Native American jewelry, art and crafts. This amazing Navajo Dine’ bracelet with three large turquoise stones is set in sterling silver. Circa 1920s to 1930s.

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Vintage Navajo (Dine’) concho belt, crafted of sterling silver, turquoise, leather. Marcy Burns American Indian Art, NY.

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Exceptional Zuni Knifewing God pin. Hi-grade turquoise, spiny oyster, mother of pearl, jet and sterling silver. Marcy Burns American Indian Art, NY.

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Hopi geometric silver overlay bracelet by Phillip Honanie. Marcy Burns American Indian Art, NY.

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Magnificent Navajo (Dine’) early row bracelet. Vintage sterling silver and turquoise. Circa 1910-1920. Marcy Burns American Indian Art, NY.

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Pink sapphires spin in a series of orbits. Ring by Spinelli Kilcollin, LA.

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Diamond and pearl dangle earrings. Spinelli Kilcollin, LA.

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Atlantis MX Pavé Bracelet. A chunky link chain bracelet crafted from 18k yellow and rose gold, combined with black rhodium-plated .925 sterling silver and pavé white diamond links. Spinelli Kilcollin, LA.

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Bling it on! Ashleigh Bergman, LA.

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Layers of funky fun bracelets by Ashleigh Bergman, LA.

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Neon puka shell bracelets travel from the city to the beach with that Los Angeles vibe. Ashleigh Bergman, LA.

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Rainbow baguette hoop earrings, Ashleigh Berman, LA.

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Bold enamel layered charm bracelets. Ashleigh Bergman, LA.

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Rose cut diamond fringe necklace. Breathtaking heirloom, vintage and antique jewelry by Doyle & Doyle, NY.

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Old mine cut emerald and diamond ring. Doyle & Doyle, NY.

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Renaissance revival stone drop earrings. Doyle & Doyle, NY.

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Edwardian pearl and diamond crown brooch. Doyle & Doyle, NY.

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Carved emerald and diamond Art Deco brooch. Doyle & Doyle, NY.

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Liloveve is a boutique jewelry studio located in the dynamic neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. They offer jewelry classes and workshops for those intrepid individuals who would like to design and hand craft their own jewelry.

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Hand sculpted artisan wedding bands. Liloveve, NY.

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Nature’s patterns blend with sparkling diamonds. Liloveve, NY.

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A diamond engagement ring where the hand of the artist is evident. Liloveve, NY.

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Pavé diamond and sapphire wedding band stack. Liloveve, NY.

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Liloveve, NY.

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For nature lovers; wedding bands cast from natural tree bark. Liloveve, NY.

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Stunning diamond engagement ring, Liloveve, NY.

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Men’s hexagonal garnet signet ring by David Yurman, LA.

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Men’s swallow pinky ring in 18k gold, David Yurman, LA.

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Men’s hex bead bracelet; red tiger’s eye and 18K yellow gold. David Yurman, LA.

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Sensational Waves Band; pavé-set black diamonds with 18k gold and sterling silver. David Yurman, LA.

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18k yellow gold men’s curb chain bracelet, David Yurman, LA.

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You start with a champagne colored rough cut diamond…Liza Shtromberg, LA.

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Then you have Liza Shtromberg fashion a custom piece of jewelry for you, incorporating your diamond.

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Liza Shtromberg, LA.

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Liza Shtromberg, LA.

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Liza Shtromberg, LA.

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Liza Shtromberg also specializes in revitalizing family heirlooms.

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Full sapphire bombe ring, Greenwich St. Jewelers, NY.

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18k gold ring with blackened finish, encrusted with diamonds. Greenwich St. Jewelers, NY.

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Sapphire and diamond earrings, Greenwich St. Jewelers, NY.

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Hexagon diamond portrait ring, Greenwich St. Jewelers, NY.

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Petite emerald necklace and earrings, Greenwich St. Jewelers, NY.

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Glorious 22k pure gold statement ring. Amba Jewelers, NY.

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Delicate gold paisley earrings, Amba Jewelers, NY.

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Phenomenal workmanship. 22k gold earrings. Amba Jewelers, NY.

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Spectacular sterling modernist brooch by Davis Heinz Gumbel. Pippin Vintage Jewelry, NY.

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Fantastic multi gem sterling Navajo, (Dine’) cuff. Pippin Vintage Jewelry, NY.

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South Sea baroque pearl necklace. Pippin Vintage Jewelry, NY.

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Star motif diamond ring, CT’s Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Cognac and white diamond ring, CT’s Fine Jewelry, LA.

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White and yellow diamond drop earrings, CT’s Fine Jewelry, LA.

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Rose gold and white diamond Apple watch case. CT’s Fine Jewelry, LA. Bling on steroids.

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Recycled sterling daisy signet ring. Yam, a sustainable NY Jewelry company.

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Charming, upcycled, pearl earrings in lovely pastel tones. Yam, NY.

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Met flower chain necklace, sterling. Yam, NY.

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Planet Earth earrings, Yam, NY.

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Sweet sterling daisy snake chain bracelet. Yam, NY.

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Molten gold crest collar necklace by contemporary jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, NY. 14k gold plated brass.

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Audacious Lucite cuffs, accented with freshwater pearls and crystals. Alexis Bittar, NY.

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A statement to delicate drama. Gold mosaic cascade necklace, Alexis Bittar, NY. 14k gold plated petals.

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Crystal pavé set geode ring. Alexis Bittar, NY. A dazzling sculpture for your finger.

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Brilliant Earth, NY, created the Jane Goodall Collection, designed to celebrate and advance Dr. Goodall’s legacy, in honor of her lifelong mission. Jane Goodall olive branch lab diamond necklace in 14k yellow gold. The olive branch symbolizes peace, reconciliation and goodwill, with origins tracing back to ancient Rome and Greece.


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Diane Weisbeck

Diane Weisbeck is a native New Yorker. A luxury lifestyle content writer, Diane was a retail buyer for Lord & Taylor’s flagship store, a product design/developer for Saks Fifth Avenue’s corporate office and a Director of Retail for major museums and high end retailers. She assists global luxury brands with their marketing and brand strategies and is also a Fair Trade corporate art consultant.

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