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12085 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-881-4955, www.hudsontrail.com Mervis Diamond Importers This family-owned fine jewelry store specializes in loose diamonds and creations from designers including Tacori, Sasha Primak and Benchmark. All the standards are here: cuff links, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, engagement rings and wedding sets. 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-231-0030, www.mervisdiamond.com Na Ohana Jewelry This family-owned shop in Federal Plaza on Rockville Pike specializes in customdesigned fine jewelry. One entire wall is devoted to pieces made with pearls of different colors and sizes. The store also does repairs.
On Cloud 9 Carol Gowling brought her four daughters on buying trips when this “tween-age” store first opened, allowing them to help choose the teen-and junior-targeted styles. You’ll find casual wear as well as a unique selection of party dresses for bat mitzvahs. Potomac Woods Shopping Center, 1085 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, 301-251-1331 RnJ Sports See Bethesda listing. 11910-R Parklawn Drive, Rockville, 301-881-0021, www.rnjsports.com TennisTopia TennisTopia carries everything for the courts, including rackets, apparel, shoes and bags by tennis standards including Tail, Nike, Fila, Kaelin and ASICS. Owners Darrell and Amy Haines also provide team uniforms and racket re-stringing and demos. Congressional Village Shopping Center, 1701 Rockville Pike B10, Rockville, 301-230-9195, www.tennistopia.com Silver moon jewelry & Accessories Formerly Tiara Galleries & Gifts, this store has been in business since 1960 and prides itself on classic, established brands. Inside you’ll find women’s accessories by Alex and Ani and Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradley bags and Brighton accessories.
On Cloud 9 specializes in clothing for teens.
Congressional Plaza, 1659 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-468-1122, www.tiaragalleries.com The Cot tage Monet Inside this bright and colorful shop is everything from thick Italian ceramic dishes to fun costume jewelry to placemats and glassware. Some of the many established lines featured here include Vietri, Vera Bradley, Mariposa, Thymes and Heartstrings. Rockville Town Square, 36 Maryland Ave., Rockville, 301-279-2422, www.cottagemonet.com Toy Kingdom European toys abound in this store, which has been operating since 2007 in Rockville Town Square. You’ll find dolls, toys and games for boys and girls from names such as Corolle, Lego, Ravensburger and Creativity for Kids. Carlos Aulestia, coowner of Toy Castle in Potomac, owns this store as well. Rockville Town Square, 36-C Maryland Ave., Rockville, 301-251-0220 Uptown Cheapskate Nancy Kline and Emily Schramm, who are mother and daughter as well as business partners, offer cash on the spot or 25 percent more in store credit at this fashion resale shop. Brands include Ugg, J.Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister and Michael Kors. Kline, the former COO for South Moon
Under, and Schramm go for items that are current—shirts, dresses, denim, jackets, handbags and accessories. 1032 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-7621089, www.uptowncheapskate.com
SILVER SPRING Dor- ne Corset Shoppe Hard-to-fit women will feel like they’ve found nirvana at this shop for ladies’ undergarments. But traditional-size women also are catered to, with bras, lacy corsets, colorful garters and body slimmers. There is a $5 fitting fee if you don’t buy anything (fittings are free if you do). 8126 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, 301-5895151, www.dornecorset.com Footlights It’s everything ballet at this boutique for dancers, from girly tutus and stylish leotards to leg warmers and wraparound sweaters. There are also dancing shoes (jazz, ballroom, ballet slippers and pointe shoes), plus pointe cushions and other footgear. Ballet-themed totes, pj’s and shirts round out the offerings. 938 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, 301-3264351, www.dancefootlights.com Rostas This two-level boutique in the heart of downtown Silver Spring carries a broad
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