Will Miss #13: Jewelry Shops

Jewelry shops in Iran have a special charm. They’re usually small, with 2-3 workers at most (I saw 4 in one of the bigger shops, once, though), allowing a much more personalized shopping experience (all of these are authentic gold). Here are some jewelry shops at the Grand Bazaar of Tehran (the rose in the third picture is authentic gold, too!): 

And check out these cute jewelry boxes! The shop owner told me to "go to China" if I wanted to see a lot more of these, because they're Chinese-made:

In boulevards around Tehran, there are usually numerous jewelry shops. There are a good number of items that several shops will all carry, but each shop usually has its own unique collection as well.

Most jewelry shop owners in Tehran get their jewelry from the jewelry section of the Grand Bazaar (mentioned above), which is enormous and which offers a wide selection of jewelry, ranging from extremely beautiful to not-so-beautiful.

Jewelry in Iran has excellent quality, and therefore can get quite pricey. But you definitely get your money’s worth if you decide to buy jewelry here.

In the States, you can find jewelry either in large department stores or in chain stores specializing in jewelry. The charm and super personalized feel isn't there, though. 

I will miss the charm and personalized feel of Iranian jewelry shops.