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downtown Roanoke. Now he works out of a smaller
shop in Roanoke's Grandin Village, where he sells
jewelry and designs custom pieces. Jennings, who
opens his store on Wednesdays and Thursdays by
appointment, also offers jewelry and watch repair,
engraving, pearl and bead restringing and more.
540-345-8881
R.M. Johnson & Sons Jewelers - This longtime
family retailer has sold jewelry from the same cozy
downtown Salem storefront since 1996. The shop, run
by Salem Councilwoman Jane Johnson, sells designer
jewelry lines, creates custom pieces and offers repairs
and related services. 540-389-4783
Blue Mountain Gems Designer Jewelry - Though
you'll find many different kinds of necklaces, earrings,
bracelets and other jewelry pieces at Blue Mountain
Gems, colored stone is this Roanoke County store's
specialty. Owners and longtime jewelers Christina
and Alan O'Hara craft necklaces, bracelets and other
pieces with designs that they say are inspired by nature. Their store is located at the Forum shops on
Starkey Road. 540-776-0039
Fink's Jewelers - Fink's is a third-generation
Roanoke-based jewelry retailer that has expanded
its reach over its 83 years in business, with stores
throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Its selection of diamonds, jewelry pieces, watches and more
is large, with designers that include David Yurman,
John Hardy, Roberto Coin and Ritani. Roanoke
County store: 540-342-2991.Valley View Mall: 540362-3779
Ginger's Jewelry - Ginger Mumpower, owner of
Ginger's Jewelry, has a 25-year history as a jeweler
in the Roanoke Valley. Her store on Towne Square
Boulevard in Roanoke sells a unique mix of jewelry
classics and custom pieces as well as Virginia Techthemed necklaces and watches and even a Jackie Kennedy line. 540-777-3773

FOUR STORES FOR SWEET TASTES
AND ESCAPES
Wine Gourmet - Wine Gourmet in Roanoke
County stocks wines from around the world, including Virginia varieties, more than 250 beer labels, gourmet foods and more. Its shop on Electric
Road also maintains an active wine community with
several clubs, including a wine of the month club,
a connoisseur club and a beer of the month club.
540-400-8466
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar - With this Roanoke wine
shop, owner Bill Philips takes his interest in wine,
education and event planning to the retail level. The
local wine expert, with more than 35 years of experience in the wine industry, stocks an assortment of
wine varieties at his Brambleton Avenue store, with

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a particular focus on Virginia wines. He also hosts
weekly wine tastings at the shop. 540-400-7771
chocolatepaper - Experience a chocolate explosion at chocolatepaper stores in downtown Roanoke
and Southwest Roanoke County. These shops feature
an extensive selection of fine chocolates and other
unique candies, with a focus on decadent truffles
designed to resemble works of art. The chocolatepaper stores also carry greeting cards and gift items.
Downtown Roanoke: 540-342 -6061. The Shoppes at
West Village: 540-989-7025
Baylee's Best Chocolates - Traditional and European truffles, butter cream varieties, pretzel pops,
caramels, Dixie doodles and more are the many sweet
treats made on site at Baylee's Best Chocolates on
Electric Road in Southwest Roanoke County. The
store also offers custom orders for special events
and a host of unique gifts, such as chocolate-shaped
trophies and chocolate business cards. 540-776-0032

FOUR STORES FOR UNIQUE GIFTS AND
CHIC HOME DÉCOR
The Gift Niche - Love Roanoke, girly gifts and knickknacks? The Gift Niche in downtown Roanoke, which
four women opened in 1982, is a shop for you, with its
Roanoke Star t-shirts and souvenirs, ornaments, Virginia Tech accessories, jewelry, dog and cat-themed
gifts and much more. 540-345-9900
Present Thyme - Present Thyme in Roanoke is in
the business of helping customers to transform their
homes. This store at Towers Shopping Center carries new furniture brands, antiques, vintage oriental
rugs, bedding and bath items, wallpaper and local art
pieces. 540-342 9706
Plantagenet Rose Interiors and Gift Boutique -
This Salem shop on College Avenue dabbles in a little
bit of everything, with a vintage twist. Shoppers will
find a unique mix of gift items, from lamps and small
furniture, to ornaments, candles, mirrors and picture
frames from local, regional and global brands. Owner
Gwenda Kellett also offers home decorating services,
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