In an age of national banks, chain restaurants, and big-box retailers, Orange County's jewelry scene remains stubbornly local. Although some old favorites like Galt's are gone, many of Orange County's most respected jewelers are family-owned shops. Many of the owners have gems in their blood: Their fathers or grandfathers taught them the business. It helps that these stores aren't fly-by-night, because the key to buying jewelry is finding someone you trust.
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