This is definitely the place to go if you are interested in buying jewelry and live anywhere in the LA area. There are hundreds of jewelry dealers and the competition makes prices rock bottom. You should be prepared to haggle and keep an eye out for quality and walk away if either aren't working, because the competition being stiff means you'll probably get what you want at the price you want just a few steps away. Street level vendors have little invested in overhead, and you may find thousand dollar gems thrown out in a pile you'd expect to find at a thrift store. Higher end jewelers are in the upper levels of the stores in the jewelry district. Getting recommendations from friends and family is the only way to go here, but great prices can be found.
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