Winner: Mednikow

Many a wedding vow has been sealed with a kiss, and a ring from Mednikow jewelers. After all, the store has been in business in Memphis since 1891.

“We are probably one of the few family (jewelry) businesses left (in Memphis),” says Bob Mednikow, who is the third-generation owner. “To be voted the best is especially meaningful.”

Mednikow carries well-known brands such as Cartier, David Yurman and Marco Bicego, as well as lesser-known up-and-coming jewelry and watch designers.

Mednikow is confident of the continuation of the family name well into future. “My son Jay (who is also a partner in the business) and his wife, Elizabeth, have 15-month old twin sons, so we are guaranteed that it will be around for a long time.”

474 Perkins Ext.; 767-2100. Open 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday — Saturday; mednikow.com.

Finalists: Las Savell; Kay Jewelers