Throughout the United States there are many famous jewelers who have earned their reputation by offering some of the world?s finest jewelry. Jewelers have often been made famous by popular celebrities.

Harry Winston was one of the prominent American jewelers who became famous for his exquisite quality of diamonds, watches and other jewels. Known as the 'jeweler to the stars,' he had a firm Harry Winston, Inc., which opened in New York City in 1932. Harry Winston has salons in New York, Beverly Hills, Paris, Geneva, and Tokyo among other locations.

Charles Lewis Tiffany was another famous American jeweler who started manufacturing jewelry in 1848. There are a number of contemporary jewelers who create excellent designs inspired by the craftsmanship of Tiffany. William Spratling was yet another famous New York jeweler known for his silver jewelry designs. Spratling silver jewelry is a hot favorite with collectors.

An upscale jewelry store is a good place to buy the work of famed jewelry designers. Galatea Designs in Birmingham, Goodman?s jewelers in Madison, Blue Dolphin Gold in Clarksburg, Chamade Jewelers in San Antonio, and Alson Jewelers in Woodmere (Ohio) are popular favorites.

Affiliated with the Jeweler's Board of Trade (JBT), Galatea Designs offers contemporary diamond styles certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL). Goodman?s Jewelers has the ?Goodman's Private Label Diamond,? a diamond that no other jeweler carries. It also stocks the latest creations from award-winning designers.

Blue Dolphin Gold is an authorized dealer for fine jewelry products, such as black hills gold, keepsake diamond jewelry, 'The Mother and Child' and 'Heart Collection' by Janel Russell and the Caribbean hook bracelet. Chamade Jewelers, a member of IACA (Indian Arts & Crafts Association) stocks a dazzling array of fine jewelry in gold and platinum, set with precious gemstones. Innsbruck Jewelers, Legend Jewelers, Masseys Jewelers, Couture Jewelers, and Jacques Jewelers are some prominent contemporary jewelers.

The jewelry business is now one of the most competitive fields in the U.S. Famous jewelers here are consistently thinking of new methods to improve their jewelry lines.