Sometimes the only thing that will complete your outfit is the perfect piece of jewelry (or two, or three). Essex County is home to some of the most unique and creative jewelry shops around, so whether you are into classic pearls or bohemian handmade jewelry, you are sure to find something that will complement your style. Keep reading to learn more about some of the best jewelry boutiques in Essex County.
Cedar Grove
Yanina & Co. | 451 Pompton Avenue
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This store offers custom creations and designs for engagement rings, wedding rings, and other custom jewelry creations from men’s and women’s rings to pendants, brooches, pins, and cufflinks. Yanina & Co keeps it all in the family: the store was founded by Yanina Fleysher in 1997 along with her mother, Claudia, and now her brother has joined as a business partner. This shop is one of the few in New Jersey to offer computer-assisted design (CAD) services, which is an excellent tool to help customers visualize the final product. This is particularly useful for redesigns of a client’s existing piece, such as refreshing a beloved but outdated item.
Livingston
Impulse Jewelry + Fashion | 171 South Livingston Avenue
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Impulse strives to provide its customers with the latest in jewelry, accessories, and fashion. Sherrie Binder founded the brand in 2000, and the store found a permanent home in April 2021 within Midtown Salon. Shoppers can visit the online store, or the physical location, Impulse at Midtown. The collection is colorful and on-trend, and there’s always something new to find. Impulse does trunk shows throughout New Jersey.
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Montclair
The Eclectic Chic Boutique | 547 Bloomfield Avenue
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This shop has a Montclair location and an online store. The boutique has jewelry and accessories from over 30 local artists. The Eclectic Chic Boutique strives to create a space that brings the arts and education together for the local community.
Frederic’s Fine Jewelers | 233 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair
Frederic’s Fine Jewelers has been a staple in the community since 1985 and has everything from designer to custom jewelry creation as well as repair and restoration services, appraisals, and diamond consultations.
Nornir Materiel | Online
Nornir Materiel specializes in thread earrings charms. Thread earrings have been around for decades but Nornir gave them an edge. The Diamond Spike and the Starbursts are the most popular designs. The jewelry box and shipping bag are both biodegradable.
Montclair Jewelers | 31 Church Street
This family-owned business has been helping residents find jewelry for every occasion since 1988. The store carries a collection of engagement rings, cocktail rings, and other diamond jewelry. The shop also carries precious and semi-precious jewelry. The store is available to do custom and design work, and offers jewelry and watch repairs done on-site.
Noellery | 4 Church Street
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Noellery is a New Jersey-based jewelry brand that is founded on the inspiration of creative design, vibrant color palettes, imperfect beauty, and quality materials. The collections are a mix of bold statement pieces and intricate and delicate designs. Whatever your style is, you will be sure to find something that suits your taste.
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Rain Lily Shop | Online
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This is an online shop, but the owner is based in Montclair. The Rain Lily Shop is stocked with ethically made goods throughout the world. Rain Lily works with a variety of craft collectives, fair trade companies, and NGO’s, groups that bring employment to artisans (the majority of whom are women) and keep traditional skills alive. The end result is a vibrant and varied collection that customers can feel good about purchasing. Rain Lily appears at pop-ups and craft fairs throughout the area.
West Orange
Walter Bauman Jewelers | 653 Eagle Rock Avenue
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Walter Bauman Jewelers has been in the same family for three generations. This shop specializes in estate and vintage jewelry and watches. There is also a collection of modern jewelry. Bauman Jewelers offers a satisfaction guarantee of up to one year of your purchase and repair, and a 15-day money-back or store credit guarantee.
All About Montclair’s Newest Menswear Store: Mister
The holidays are upon us, which means we’re looking at the local retail landscape with a determined eye. We recently stumbled upon the new Mister Menswear store, located at 12 North Willow Street in Montclair. Natalie Haddad, the owner, also owns Monty, an innovative women’s store right around the corner from Mister. Read on to learn more about Natalie and her journey to opening her second Montclair store, Mister.
All About Mister, Monty + The Woman Behind Them Both
Natalie Haddad, who moved to Montclair nine years ago, has always been involved in the fashion industry. She studied apparel design in Seattle and has worked with designers such as Libertine, Tracy Feith, Trina Turk, and, most recently, Jonathan Adler. Five years ago, she left her job in New York City and opened Monty, also located at 12 North Willow Street, a clothing store that reflects what she wanted to see in women’s wear.
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Monty has made a name in Montclair, and Natalie has cultivated lasting relationships with her clients and their partners. Many of Natalie’s patrons were requesting men’s wear, but she couldn’t figure out how to incorporate it into Monty’s space without it feeling overcrowded and an afterthought. The planets aligned when Natalie discovered a space available in the same building directly around the corner from Monty. She knew the time was right to open Mister, her men’s clothing store.
As a Montclair local, Natalie and her shops have become an integral part of the Montclair community and small business scene. Some of her favorite businesses and restaurants in the area are Vesta at 598 Valley Road, Grayford's Since 1931 Antique Shop at 427 Bloomfield Avenue, Boschetto at 111 Grove Street, and Gioia Mia at 331 Bloomfield Avenue.
The Story Behind The Names Monty + Mister
When Natalie decided to leave New York City to live in Montclair, her friends affectionately nicknamed her Monty, short for Montclair. The name Monty spoke to her upon opening her store because it is a personal, sentimental reflection of her move to the town and her dream of opening her boutique. When choosing a name for her new men’s wear store, Natalie wanted it to begin with an M to be synonymous with Monty. The name also had to embody everyone looking for captivating clothing that is exciting and wearable yet practical and versatile. Mister embraces all of this.
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Mister is open to those who want to browse, find a gift, completely transform their look, or treat themselves to something new. Designers to look for in Mister include Hansen Garments, De Bonne Facture, Toast, and Homecore.
The store is closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and open from 12PM to 5PM Wednesday through Saturday. Keep up with Mister on Instagram here.
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