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14 | Michael Saunders & Company SHOPPING arasota boasts an exceptional clutch of expert jewelers that present sparkling pieces envied for their beauty and rare design. Expert local jewelers with a flair for artistic design and certified gemologists create unique custom pieces alongside an extensive collection from some of the world's top brands. Shoppers are guaranteed to find the perfect bauble for every occasion among the area's fine jewelry boutiques. St. Armands Circle is home to several well-known local favorites. The owners of Tilden Ross Jewelers are known for discovering innovative collections from up-and-coming artists on their extensive global travels each year. These inspired creations from emerging designers, such as Alex Sepkus, Annie Fensterstock, Antonini, Crivelli, Yvel, and Todd Reed, are guaranteed to impress even the most sophisticated shoppers. For fine diamonds and gemstones, Armel Jewelers features pieces from Carlex, A. Link, I Reiss, Breuning, and Gabriel. The store also offers a brilliant list of art glass designers from the spectacular houses of Borowski, Seguso, and West Hunting, with cherished timepieces by Carl Bucherer and Patravi Scubatec. Pairing jewels to an individual's personal style is the secret inside Queens' Wreath Jewels. Impeccable concierge service allows shoppers an intimate experience in choosing the right gemstone or accessory. Prestigious Crissy Galleries, with its elegant showroom on South Washington Boulevard, has earned an international reputation for offering some of the finest estate jewelry, antiques and fine art purchased through collectors and auctions. Handsomely crafted custom jewelry designs are the hallmark inside Milan's Jewelry. Located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, this store creates heirloom quality jewelry with the finest gold and platinum that ensures dramatic, glamorous pieces that garner compliments with every reflection. Award-winning designer and master jeweler Milan Petrovic is an established expert in fine jewelry, with over 25 years of design, diamond setting, and fine watch repair. In Venice, one of the area's oldest and most respected houses, Shrode Jewelers, presents a stunning array of diamond, gemstone, and watches. Shopping along Park Avenue on Boca Grande offers shoppers several fine jewelry stores to choose from, including Barbara Ann's and Fine Things. Moving to the Jewel is McCarver & Moser, a landmark store founded in 1979 that displays a highly curated collection of global brands. In addition to creations from luxury jewelers like Patek Philippe, Gucci, Simon G, Maria B, and Leo Pizzo, the estate collection offers one-of-a-kind pieces from historic craftsmen that display a range of styles for both men and women. Whether your preference is Old World estate or contemporary settings, the Suncoast is a world- class jewelry destination with indulgent pieces and knowledgeable craftsmen displaying designs suiting every taste. S J ewels and Gems of Distinction

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