You will find counters glistening with diamonds, pearls and other precious stones here. The settings are unique and come in silver, gold and platinum. A brightly-lit interior in this Newbury Street shop ensures you will not have any trouble seeing every detail of your purchase. These superb items will reflect well upon you or your loved ones for years to come.

Hemp's legendary strength, versatility and other more mystical properties make it a popular material. Comfortably durable and long-lasting hemp shirts, pullovers and even towels line the racks of this store while massage oils, handbags, ropes, strings and threads round out an incredible selection of merchandise. The Newbury Street store is busy on weekends, with tons of browsing shoppers eager to see firsthand what hemp can do.

This cornerstone of the sneaker world sits squarely at the intersection of Newbury Street and Exeter Street. It spans three huge floors and offers sneakers, sporting goods, clothing and everything else associated with Nike; golf and tennis shirts, embroidered sweatshirts and sweatpants, socks, poplin jackets, caps and T-shirts are all emblazoned with the famous swoosh. There is also a good selection of Boston Marathon paraphernalia. The helpful staff will help you with the latest in athletic gear.

With the new millennium comes a renewed focus on healthy living and this Newbury Street store aims to please those concerned about their health and well-being. With shelf after shelf loaded with vitamins, minerals, sports supplements, herbal teas, homeopathic medicines and natural cosmetics, their popularity is understandable. The spacious and brightly lit interior helps you read the small labels and the knowledgeable staff is always willing to offer advice and first-rate service.

This exclusive gallery and store, in view of the Public Gardens, has been in business for more than 20 years. They specialize in elegant needlework tablecloths, napkins, drapes, linens and small articles of clothing, featuring intricate detail and creativity. Be sure to check out the floral series, which depicts flowering shrubs and trees in New England landscapes.

An absolutely huge selection of bicycles, snowboards, clothing, and accessories for the sports enthusiast. Their selection includes all the top names like GT, Kona, Cannondale and Rocky Mountain bikes, as well as snowboards from Avalanche, F2, Joy Ride, Santa Cruz, and others. Bike rental is also available. Purchase a bike and get interest free layaways and free lifetime service. They also sponsor weekly rides.

Anyone serious about their physical fitness but tired of high prices on vitamins, minerals and sports supplements should look no further than this great shop in Allston. Nutrition Depot stocks some 5000 items. You'll find the best prices on protein powders, creatine, Solger vitamins, sports bars, herbal teas, juices and other healthy products. Weekly specials sometimes include free body fat analysis, coupons and discounts.

Find everything you need for a safe and exciting outdoor journey at this well-equipped store. Choose from tents by North Face and Eureka, hundreds of models of backpacks, sleeping bags and stylish, functional camping clothes. The shoe selection ranges from cross-trainers to approach and rock-climbing shoes and full-on hiking boots. This is the place for all your wilderness needs.

This small, narrow show in Park Square has a huge selection of fine hand-rolled cigars, humidors, lighters, cutters and other cigar accessories. Naturally, you will also find a wide assortment of pipes, cigarettes (national and international brands) and chewing tobacco. It has an old world flavor that gives it real character, and the men behind the counter are great conversation.

This men's clothing store guarantees that you'll like the way you look once you leave, and with just cause. Their high quality designer labels in suits, sport coats, dress shirts, slacks, casual wear, shoes and outdoor gear are all sold at prices far below those of the department stores or upscale boutiques. You'll save a lot of money, but the level of service is anything but skimpy. Expert staff members circulate, helping you try on whatever you need, suggesting alternatives and offering tailoring services for the perfect fit.