Atlanta

There's a reason why Atlanta is the fastest-growing metropolis in the United States. Atlanta boasts superb southern-style restaurants, a winning baseball team, and an innovative music scene that has spawned rappers like OutKast and Lil Jon. ATL visitors frequent the Georgia Aquarium (the world's largest), the World of Coca Cola, and Zoo Atlanta, which features an extensive panda exhibit. But locals would much prefer to while away the day at Piedmont Park, shop at the Underground Atlanta mall, or grab a late-night drink at the House of Blues.

Atlanta: Home Of The Braves

In Atlanta, the Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square shopping malls carry a large selection of pearl jewelry and wedding rings. Also, the greater metropolitan Atlanta area is an excellent place to buy loose diamonds, especially if you're looking for diamonds in Peachtree Battle, Tuxedo Park, and Chastain Park. There are stores selling diamond jewelry - like wedding bands, engagement rings, and diamond pendants - in Inman Park, Candler Park, and Collier Heights.

Rare jewelry is often on display at the High Museum of Art and at many high-end jewelry shops around Lake Claire and Little Five Points. But, really, all it takes is a stroll down Peachtree Street in Buckhead, where you're certain to spot some of the finest silver and gold jewelry in Atlanta.