Eight floors of jewelry businesses: jewelers and diamond merchants selling at wholesale prices. Due to the huge concentration of jewelry dealers densely situated in this location, this area is also known as Boston's 'Diamond District' (in reality not any larger than a block.) In 2002 the building was the target of a 5-man jewelry heist, Colombians who planned to rob wholesalers in the building, but were foiled by the FBI.

Construction is currently in the works giving the eight-story Filene's building a facelift while erecting a new mixed-use development called One Franklin Tower located at 426 Washington Street. One Franklin will boast over 1,200,700 square feet of hotel, retail, office and residential space.

Au Bon Pain means the place of good bread in French. Au Bon Pain is a stylish bakery café located at America's urban junctions and suburban crossroads.

The only thing that seemingly about 99% of the other patrons I see there really get is the teriyaki chicken with white rice (ask for extra sauce on it as well). Mass-produced, but tasty, greasy, and satisfying (and something different from a fast food burger) -- for $5-6, you can't go too wrong.

This place is always a shock walking into the corner-mall food court. Its decorated like a traditional Sushi restaurant, but in the entrance way to a 90's style food court, across from a Dunkin Donuts. You won't be able to get over the fact that the Corner Mall has good Sushi. Sure, you can get better sushi in Boston... but this is probably the cheapest one (might have something to do with them not accepting credit cards.)

Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Alden Galleries, Inc. is a company founded 56 years ago as one of the first stores to work exclusively with awards. Over the years we have developed a very discerning clientele who have come to depend on us to supply the very best in design, quality and service. We look forward to working with you to accomplish the perfect service or incentive award, create that unique plaque or trophy or suggest a memento for your special event or occasion.

Aldo Shoes in Downtown Crossing specializes in quality leather footwear at reasonable prices. This store usually sports large markdowns (up to 50 percent) and clearance specials set up to summon the Washington Street foot traffic into the store. While the deals are great, Aldo Shoes has below-average customer service.

With Cingular Wireless merging with AT&T, this Downtown Crossing shop offers a broad spectrum of phone models (ranging from the cutting-edge iPhone to trendy RAZRs to the pay per minute GO phone). Customer service is above average at the Washington Street store (the sales staff isn’t overly pushy). This AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) location also has a nifty iPhone display which allows potential buyers to test the technology before making a commitment.

The sweet smells of burning incense and exotic oils lure passersby to Downtown Crossing’s Bath & Body Works on the corner of Washington and Winter streets. This 21st century apothecary has tons of body sprays, lotions, anti-bacterial soaps, shower gels, candles, shampoos and smell-good bathing products for both men and women. Bath & Body Works successfully combines traditional spa treatments with botanical and natural ingredients. Great spot to buy that special gift for your significant other or to pamper your mother with easy-to-use personal care products.

Endless rows of shoeboxes with a sample pair at the top of each pile fill the two floors of DSW, where you'll find a wide range of shoes (mostly from past seasons) for men, women and kiddies. With labels including Easy Spirit, Dockers, Nine West, Diesel, Reaction by Kenneth Cole, and Skechers, prices are generally about 20 percent off original price. Clearances at the store slash prices up to 80%, so get 'em while they're cheap and in pairs. Hosiery and lingerie also available. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Boston:Template:Watch Store Established 1839 simply stated on the front and the large picture window filled with glittering gems and gold, there is a sense of being transported back in time. The store's original chandelier still hangs from above! Gold isn't all that glitters at this 150-year-old shop. Gems, sterling silver and the largest diamond inventory in New England also shine here. Find some men's watches as low as $50 or keep time in style with a $30,000, diamond-studded model. Layaway and appraisal services available. Also repairs antique watches. It has been said that The E.B. Horn Company sells more jewelry per square foot than any other jewelry store in the country.

Formerly Strawberry’s, the corporate branding machine transformed this popular Downtown Crossing shop into an edgier F.Y.E. store. This entertainment hotspot on Washington Street sells CDs, DVDs, books and video games and also purchase used CDs for resale. With the younger generation going online for their music and movie purchases, The F.Y.E. brand promises a more hands-on, interactive and customized experience for the modern entertainment consumer.

According to the Boston Business Journal, the legendary mark-down retailer will occupy its original yet renovated three basement floors in Downtown Crossing starting spring 2009, and will rent two stories in the new Filene's building - in addition to the actual basement. They're doing a pretty good job with the demolition right now. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Tons of gear for both the serious athlete as well as the fan.

stablished in 1933, Joseph Gann Jewelers has earned an exceptional reputation by providing our customers with the highest quality merchandise and superior service. VALIDATED PARKING at 33 ARCH STREET GARAGE with any purchase. 3 Hours Monday - Friday, All Day Saturday

Skechers USA is a shoe superstore specializing in the lifestyle footwear industry. The shoes offered at the Downtown Crossing location appeals to Boston’s trend-savvy men, women and children. Skechers USA stocks a stellar selection of sneakers, sandals, boots, dress shoes and athletic wear for the entire family.

Parade of shoes is a good place to go for shoes they have a lot of variety and something for everyone. They also carry boots during the winter time and have sandals in the summer, and their prices are very reasonable.

• Alden Galleries Inc. 617-426-8222
• Ara Jewelers 617-451-2289
• Arpiers Jewelers 617-451-6688
• Block Jewelers 617-426-5523
• Brad Keimach Engraving 617-451-1483
• Chapman, GA 617-542-7965
• De Scenza Diamonds 617-542-7975
• Estate Buying Group 1-800-343-2861
• Farber, Travis Co. 617-542-7921
• Finn Bros. Inc. 617-542-3957
• Fleming, John 617-542-7793
• Gold Etc. 617-426-4477
• Hefez & Sons 617-451-2797
• Hurley, William 617-426-1050
• International Merchants Corp. 617-542-1069
• Jewelers Building Jewelry 617-423-1331
• Keezing Briner & Company 617-482-4800
• Leavitt, Alan Jewelers 617-338-9335
• Leon Ohanian and Sons 617-426-0558
• L&N Jewelers 617-728-4838
• Manoukin, Grigor 617-542-7533
• Margara Camilo Jeweler 617-482-1520
• Marino Patk & Sons Jewelry 617-426-1008
• Miller Jewelry 617-426-6420
• Ohanian Leon & Sons 617-426-0558
• Oriental Trading Corp 617-338-5051
• Ozcan Jewelers Inc. 617-338-6844
• Perella, CJ 617-542-6939
• Smokler, M. 617-542-3961
• Solomon, Harry 617-542-1869
• Tanashian, Abraham & Co. 617-423-1133
• Vosgerichian, Garo 617-482-7671

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