Fine fashion jewelry is often a good price alternative to fine jewelry for Valentines Day giving. Semi precious stones in Sterling silver is always more affordable than diamonds set in platinum. But even with that, fine fashion jewelry can get pricey. But if you know where to go, you can give fine fashion jewelry and afford some for yourself as well.

Amy Ming Fine jewelry boutique has both fine jewelry and fine fashion jewelry. Both at 40%-70% less than most stores and boutiques. This small boutique selection is surprisingly large, extremely affordable and has a wide range of designs. I not only spotted diamonds, pearls, rubies and sapphires, I also spotted a good selection of sterling, freshwater pearls, smokey quartz, citrine, amethysts, turquoise, mother of pearl, amber, peridot, carnelian, aquamarine, leopard jasper and much more in earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Most pierces here are innovated and very original designs.

Owner/ jewelry designer Amy Ming keeps her pricing low by being a savvy. She buys in bulk when the pricing is extra low, designs much of the items herself and only has a minimal markup, unlike major boutiques and department stores.

If you can walk outta this store without purchasing, I’d be very surprise. Pricing starts at a low $3 for CZ sterling silver earring studs. The higher end will have connoisseurs of finer items fawning over the Tahitian strand of colored pearls for $3900 instead of $7000 or the Baroque pearls at $2400 instead of $4000.

But let’s keep it affordable... shall we?

A pair of large black onyx earrings in sterling silver were only $65. I have seen these at over $100 everywhere including TJ Maxx. A large cluster necklace of turmalated quartz in amethyst and citrine was a delightful surprise at $250 instead of $350-$500. A Jasper and crystal necklace was only $45 instead of $90. A large pair of hammered sterling silver hoped earrings were just $46. The matching pendant on a suede necklace was $59. Both of these would be double any where else. An elegant necklace of cut cubic zirconium and pearls was very affordable at just $55.

If you want to give that special someone a Valentines gift you have lots of affordable choices here. A heart pendant in Sterling silver with cubic zirconium come is 4 different sizes from $12-$20. A bit less romantic, but equally sweet was a mother of pearl flower pin for just $15. A pair of Marcasite earrings were just $30 instead of $80-$120. A large Marcasite pendant was just $66. The pricing here on quality marcasite was some of the best I have ever seen. Amy tells me that it was a very special purchase and she probably won’t be able to get in at that price again.

There are tons of dainty dangly earrings, fashion rings, and necklaces…. making a decision could be really difficult. But I say, buy several. The pricing here is low enough to buy more than one while still buying something of quality and beauty. With something her for every taste, from large, statement making pieces to the delicate and dainty, all at seriously discounted pricing. This will turn out to be a regular bargain haunt for any one into fashion or jewelry. Yes, it’s that good!

Amy Ming Fine Jewelry Boutique
5652 West Third St.
(Across from Ralphs at La Brea Ave.)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.938.8889
Hours: 11am-5pm M-S

Suzanne O'Connor