W 47th Street, New York, New York

Street Rank inNew York

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VIBE 4.5/5
WIRED 4.5/5
HEALTH 4.5/5
VALUE 4.5/5
ESSENTIALS 4.5/5

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Couples (38%)
Singles (31%)

Retirees (15%)
Families with kids (15%)

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Level 3

I was trying to get to the Hourglass on w 46th, but misread the sign and turned down w 47th by accident. I don't care about diamonds, I'm not interested in diamonds, but it seems all they had were diamonds and more diamonds (and one very flamboyant boutique,... Full review

Level 3

an amazing street

By CB4Real on May 09, 2008

5/5

I came to NY one year with my girlfriend, ready to see the city. Once we hit this street, I knew that was as far as I was going to get. There is so much shopping here that we ended up staying on this street until well into the night. Men, if you come here with... Full review

Level 2

Ladies Shopping Central.

By newyorker1001 on May 06, 2008

5/5

As the other reviewers have pointed out, W 47th Street is the center for diamond shopping in New York City. With over 2500 shops, there is no excuse for paying too much for a diamond here - haggle your way to the cheapest piece of jewelry you've ever bought fo... Full review

Level 3

One of my Craving Streets

By sania on May 01, 2008

5/5

i have visited 47th Street just a few many times but my crave to go over there never ends. yes there is only one reason, and that is my weakness to jewellery and more specifically diamonds.This area is one of the primary centers of the global diamond industry... Full review

Level 3

Looking for Jewelry Try New York's Diamond District

By markahorn on Apr 30, 2008

5/5

New York's Diamond District is easy to find. It is located on West 47th Street between 5th and 6th Ave. It Maybe easy to find but it is hard to believe that there are approx 2600 jewelry stores in on city block. The stores are located in exhanges which are bas... Full review

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