By Naeisha Rose
Jewelry, furniture, shoes, brand-named clothes—you name it, Jamaica Avenue has it for affordable prices. With Black Friday marking the onset of full-scale holiday shopping, all these items are set to be on sale, making them even more affordable.
“We have the nation’s lowest price [on jewelry] as it is so everyday is like a Black Friday sale,” said Marchello the Jeweler, owner of Jewel Place, which is located on the lower level of the Jamaica Coliseum Mall at 89-02 165th St. “We are going to have specials up to 70 percent off,” he added.
Over the years Marchello has been the go-to jeweler for celebrities like DJ Khaled, Floyd Mayweather and local stars 50 Cent, LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj.
Jewel Place’s over-2000 pieces of jewelry include many of the industry’s biggest names.
“We sell Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, engagement rings, all certified,” Marchello said. “If you want something authentic and real come to us and we will take care of you.”
If you are looking for gifts that celebrate the home and hearth, you might want to stop by Beverly Hills Furniture at 149-01 Jamaica Ave.
“We are renovating our store and we are going to be breaking ground after Black Friday, and anything that is left over that is going to inhibit us from renovating has to go… we are going to sell it for a low price so you can have it for your home,” said Manager Ron Ruben, 37.
Beverly Hills Furniture has furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, children’s bedrooms and dining rooms.
Once everything is sold Beverly Hills Furniture will get a facelift and will have newly-designed contemporary furniture.
“The store is going to better, nicer and have new options,” said Ruben. The grand re-opening of the store will be in mid-January.
If there’s a shoe lover on your shopping list, Eric Shoes, which has been at 216-11 Jamaica Ave. in Queens Village for 75 years, quite likely has what you’re looking for. The stores offerings include such brands as Clark’s, Hush Puppies and Timberland.
“We carry [from size 4] up to size 16, medium, wide and extra-extra wide,” said Manager Abraham Mark. “We specialize in quality comfort shoes and dress shoes,” he added.
Customers say they like the store just as much for its attentive customer selection as for its extensive footware selection. “They are very kind, they always come to meet you. Every time you go there they treat you the best,” said Ena Brsaud, who has been a regular customer for almost 16 years.
If there is a woman who loves brand-name clothes on your list, you can find them at affordable prices at Bolton’s at 163-19 Jamaica Ave.
From bags and shoes to makeup, outerwear, lingerie, sleepwear, accessories and professional clothing, the store provides plenty of ways to check off the items on your shopping agenda.
“I just started shopping there two weeks ago and I like their stuff,” said Sue Gooden. “The prices are good and the location is great.”
So whatever you need when it comes to holiday gift-giving, there’s probably a way to meet that need in the stores of Jamaica Avenue.
