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Elizabeth Taylor once said, "You can't cry on a diamond's shoulder, and diamonds won't keep you warm at night, but they're sure fun when the sun shines." Whether you share the late legendary starlet's affinity for blinding bling or prefer a more minimalist approach to accoutrements, Los Angeles is booming with bauble havens for every style and budget. To narrow down options, we've selected 12 of the best jewelry shops on the scene, from celeb haunts like Roseark to avant-garde playgrounds like VeraMeat to Liz-approved stops like Tiffany & Co.

Shopping elsewhere? Check out our jewelry guides for New York, Philly, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, as well as online.

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