23rd Street Jewelers (CLOSED)

If you love diamond pave and naturally shaped gemstones, look no further—23rd Street Jewelers is the answer to your bedazzled prayers. Each of the dreamy pieces is designed and crafted in-house, making many of the items truly unique. The store also has a sizeable collection of engagement rings and wedding bands as well as a beautiful couture line. Organic shapes lend themselves well to the brand’s casual luxury. Moonstone pieces are popular now as are pale green and pale blue stones; however, it’s the large gemstones bordered by rose-cut diamonds, square-cut emeralds or the brand’s diamond “pave baguette” design that are really the standouts in the collection since they are stunning and wearable for more occasions than just a fancy cocktail party. The store’s original Santa Monica location, situated is sweet white cottage, has been going strong since sisters Mary Kelley and Diane Allen started the company in 1981. The pair opened a second outpost in Manhattan Beach in 2003.