Los Angeles is home to the stars and celebrities on our screens. If you're seeking a bit of sparkle in the City of Angels, you won't be disappointed. It's a place filled with glamour and glitz and the shopping is second to none in the world, catering to the expensive designer tastes of superstars as well as thrifty bargain hunters, from Melrose Place to Rodeo Drive to Downtown you'll find plenty of choice for engagement rings in Los Angeles.

If you happen to need a particularly special accessory for a star-studded event, head to
Rodeo Drive in Beverley hills, where all the big names shop for their bling. Start with Harry Winston, established for more than one hundred years, Harry Winston- notoriously popular with the rich and famous including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton- has been synonymous with famous gems including the Hope Diamond. If it’s something extravagant and unique you’re looking for, Mr Winston holds the monopoly on engagement rings in Los Angeles.
 

Rodeo Drive is also home to numerous other famous purveyors of diamonds including Tiffany & co. and David Orgell.

For a more adventurous hunt for engagement rings in Los Angeles, a visit to Downtown’s famous diamond district, spread along South Hill Street is well worth it. It boasts over 5000 independent diamond specialists and jewellers so you’re certain to find what you’re looking for. Businesses in the jewellery district focus on quality stones, artisan craftsmanship and personal service. Many sell loose stones wholesale and it can be a treasure trove for a bargains, with discounts of between thirty and seventy per cent below retail price.

Try the likes of Bridal Rings, who import gems and design custom jewellery or Icing OnThe Ring, a family-owned business whose sales staff are graduate gemologists and place their emphasis on bridal pieces.