For the best fit and the right style—Head Start Shoes. There are a considerable number of women's shoe stores in Philadelphia, this shop is among the very few considered essential stops for high-end footwear. It carries many Italian designers, plus such American labels as Costume National. While women's shoes predominate, the shop carries a good selection of high-end men's footwear, predominately Italian. At Head Start Shoes, you can buy a gift certificate which is a perfect gift for any occasion.

One of the best stores in the Italian Farmer's Market recently opened this cheese shop by Rittenhouse Square. There is probably no better selection of cheeses, olives or cured meats on this side of Broad Street. (This part of town isn't famous for its cheese shops.) It's not just Italian food. Stilton, Wembley, Etorka, Mahon, Gouda;everything you couldn't get in a Monty Python sketch. If you're curious about anything you see, they give samples to nibble. It gets very crowded on Saturday. Mail order and cheese-preservation tips are available through their web site.

Barsky Diamonds has been family-owned and operated for a century. A Philadelphia based company, the aim here is on online sales of the best quality diamonds and fine jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is custom designed, but still offered at a reasonable price. The website is quite informative and tells one all they need to know about a girls best friend. With the world getting more and net-savvy, your diamond is just a click away! But to see the sparkle of these beautiful glittering stones, you need to see them for yourself!

Established in 1968, Eye's Gallery is a visual treat, right from the creative mural and mosaic art on the exterior and interiors of this store, to the amazing floor-to-ceiling display of folk art. Get set to be transported to a land of imagination by unique folk art from all over the globe. Check out their exotic home decor, ceramics, furniture, tableware, trinkets, jewelry, textiles and vintage objects that are handpicked and will surely leave any collector delighted. They also have an eclectic collection as an ode to the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo which includes decorative boxes, accessories and clothing.

Philadelphia Salvage was launched in the year 2011 and ever since, this store has stocked a diverse collection of industrial and architectural salvage items. Here, you can find funky, delicate and some breathtaking finds. The store gets in new items every week. Some unique and fabulous items are handmade in the shop using reclaimed materials. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures like toilets, tubs and sinks can be found at this antique store, apart from electrical and lighting fixtures. Cabinets, windows, doors, reclaimed lumber, tiles, knick-knacks, flooring and furniture also grace the shelves of this store.