The Best Things to Do in Paradise Valley
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The best things to do in Paradise Valley, according to the experts: Phoenix New Times has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Mod + Co. comes out on top.
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Oliver Smith Jeweler Flagship and Sanctuary Spa hold the next two places.
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Permanent jewelry, the concept where a jeweler welds a chain around your wrist so there's no clasp to lose or forget, is the move here. Mod + Co. is a Scottsdale studio specializing in 14k and 24k gold-fill pieces fused on-site, and the shop also carries rings, necklaces, and earrings for anyone who isn't ready to commit. Group bookings and bachelorette parties are welcome, which tells you something about the clientele and the general mood of the afternoon.
The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Permanent Jewelry · Best of Phoenix
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The glass cases at this Gainey Village jewelry boutique hold Cartier and Rolex alongside less-obvious names like Panerai and Blancpain, plus pre-owned Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet for anyone who prefers their splurge slightly seasoned. The in-house design team also produces original pieces, from bridal sets to statement jewelry. A service department handles repairs or ships the watch off to someone who can. An old-school institution in Scottsdale that has been dressing wrists for a very long time.
The awards
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The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Resort Massage · Best of Phoenix
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Birding has quietly shed its retirement-hobby reputation, and Wild Birds Unlimited is where the newly converted come to figure out what to do next. The staff will match you to the right seed and feeder for what's actually flying around Scottsdale, talk you through attracting peach-faced lovebirds to your yard, and flag any local avian health alerts worth knowing. A specialty shop that takes the hobby seriously without making you feel like a tourist in your own backyard.
The awards
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: 2025 · Best Store for Birders · Best of Phoenix