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Ashton's more an antiques dealer than a jeweler: He travels to estate sales all over Europe and America to source out the prettiest, best-made stuff from the early twentieth century. A recent trip uncovered a 38-carat-diamond-and-onyx Art Deco bracelet. Michael Ashton has collectible vintage wrist watches from the 30s through 60s.

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This elegant neighborhood boutique, furnished like a wealthy gentleman’s library, has a big selection of estate jewels from the Edwardian to the Art Deco eras, including a wide selection of diamond, ruby, and sapphire wedding bands. One standout in this high-end mix is a 7.06-carat cushion-cut diamond ring. The true princess-at-heart will drool over Michael Ashton’s antique diamond tiaras.