Friendly owner Amy Lin has sold pearls to European first ladies and American presidents but treats all her customers like royalty. Her shop just outside the west gate of Xiangyang Market has inexpensive trinket bracelets, strings of seed pearls, and stunning Australian seawater pearl necklaces.
Ling Ling sells traditional pearl necklaces at every price point; bargaining can net you 40% to 50% off the price. Its inexpensive fashion jewelry stands out for being hipper than the competition.
Address: 2F, Pearl City, 558 East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
Phone: 021/6322-9299
Lilli's:
Perhaps the best jewelry designer in town, Lilli's is known for refashioning old pieces into new styles. You'll find pearls, dainty silver bracelets with Chinese characters, and mah johngg tile bracelets. There's a pricey selection of swank silk photo albums and purses. Other locations: Suite 605, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, PHONE: 021/6279-8987. The Gatehouse, Dong Hu Villas, 1985 Hongqiao Lu, Changning District, PHONE: 021/6270-1585.
Address: Suite 1D, Maosheng Mansion, 1051 Xinzha Road, Shanghai, China
Phone: 021/6215-5031
Pearl's Circles:
One of Shanghai's two large pearl markets is across the street from Yu Garden in the First Asia Jewelry Plaza.
Address: First Asia Jewelry Plaza, 3rd floor, 288 Fuyou Road, Shanghai, China
Ru Pei Pei:
With a reputation for high quality and many pieces combining diamonds with South Sea pearls, Ru Pei Pei is at the pricier end of pearl shops. Among the store's more moderately priced fashion jewelry are trendy pearl-banded watches, coral bracelets, onyx earrings, and other semi-precious stones.
Address: Suite 23, 2F, Pearl City, 558 East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
Phone: 021/6711-7435
