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and best selection of jeans in the city. 14747 N. Northsight Blvd. (at Raintree Dr., on the
northeast corner), Scottsdale. & 888/255-9987 or 480/905-9300. www.scottsdalejc.com.
Stefan Mann Purses, purses, purses. Gorgeous leather purses, wallets, and luggage are
to be had here at Stefan Mann, which has been in business for more than 25 years. If
you're constantly on the prowl for a standout handbag, you'll certainly find something
here. In el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. J-6, Scottsdale. & 480/488-3371. www.stefan
mann.com.
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts This gift shop on
the downtown Scottsdale mall has a wonderful selection of fun, contemporary, and
artistic gifts, including lots of jewelry. There's another gift shop next door at the Scotts-
dale Museum of Contemporary Art. 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. & 480/874-4644. www.
scottsdaleperformingarts.com.
Two Plates Full It's worth wandering through this shop just to marvel at all the
bright colors and fun designs. Featuring functional art and crafts, home accessories, and
jewelry, this is a great place to shop for unique gifts. In the Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
Ste. 402, Scottsdale. & 480/443-3241. www.twoplatesfull.com.
JEWELRY
Cornelis Hollander Although this shop is much smaller and not nearly as dramatic
as the nearby Jewelry by Gauthier store (see below), the designs are just as cutting edge.
Whether you're looking for classic chic or trendy modern designs, you'll find plenty to
interest you here. 4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. & 800/677-6821 or 480/423-5000. www.
cornelishollander.com.
Jewelry by Gauthier This elegant store sells the designs of the phenomenally tal-
ented Scott Gauthier. The stylishly modern pieces use precious stones and are miniature
works of art. There's a second, much smaller shop in Kierland Commons, 15034 N.
Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 120 ( & 480/443-4030 ). 4211 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. & 888/411-
3232 or 480/941-1707. www.jewelrybygauthier.com.
Sami This little jewelry store, northeast of Scottsdale in the town of Fountain Hills,
specializes in amethyst from a mine in the nearby Four Peaks Mountains. The mine has
been producing gemstones since Spanish colonial times, and the very best of the stones
wind up at this shop. You'll also find Arizona peridot and “anthill” garnet jewelry here.
16704 Avenue of the Fountains, Ste. 100, Fountain Hills. & 877/376-6323 or 480/837-8168. www.
samifinejewelry.com.

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MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS
While locals don't want to call it a shopping center, the Scottsdale Waterfront, an ambi-
tious mixed-use development along a canal at the corner of Camelback and Scottsdale
roads, is essentially just that. There are shops, most of which are either national chains or
satellites of popular local boutiques, restaurants (once again national and local chains),
and high-rise residential towers. The only real difference between the Scottsdale Water-
front and the attached Scottsdale Fashion Square is that at the waterfront you actually
have to (get to?) walk around outside. On the south side of the canal, you'll find the fun
little boutiques of the Mix Shops (www.shopthemix.com), which is part of the South-
Bridge development.