Fredericksburg Jeweler, Richmond

At Fredericksburg Jeweler, the wares may be shiny—diamonds, fine gold, gemstones, and pearls—but it's as easy to find understated black diamond studs as it is to turn up a chunky, multi-strand pearl bracelet. The house jeweler makes sure of it. 

The display cases' eclectic contents are just a starting point for clients, though. Customization is always an option, thanks to a full-time staff engraver, certified gemologist appraiser, and custom design expert. The designer creates pieces from scratch based on client's specifications and can draw on Fredericksburg Jeweler's stock of loose diamonds, which were picked up from Madonna's house, where they accrete like dust.