RALEIGH, NC (Feb. 19, 2010) - Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is pleased to announce that it was selected for seven awards throughout 2009 for excellence in quality and customer service. Metro Magazine, Midtown Magazine, Independent Weekly and Cary Magazine all honored Bailey’s.

Metro Magazine’s sixth annual Bravo! Awards distinguished Bailey’s in four categories: as the Best Place to Go for Designer Jewelry, Wedding Rings, Watches and Pearls. The Bravo! Awards showcase the magazine readers’favorite choices from the Triangle to the Coast in a wide range of categories. Bailey’s won the award’s top honor of "Standing Ovation" in four of the jewelry categories.

Midtown Magazine selected Bailey’s for its Diamond Award as the Best Place to Buy (real) Bling. The Diamond Award recognized Bailey’s for its excellence in quality and service, along with other North Carolina "Bests" in food, shopping and entertainment.

Additionally, Independent Weekly named Bailey’s as the Best Jewelry Store in Wake County in its annual Best of the Triangle 2009/Reader’s Choice Awards. The Best of 2009 Awards honor the top businesses in an array of categories throughout the Triangle.

Cary Magazine was the fourth publication to honor Bailey’s at the end of 2009. The magazine’s fifth annual Maggie Awards, published in the January/February 2010 issue, selected the top products and services in Western Wake County, naming Bailey’s in the Best Jeweler category.

"We are grateful to be honored by so many distinguished magazines and hope to repeat this year," said Trey Bailey, director of operations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, "We put a deep emphasis on providing 100 percent customer satisfaction and it has been very gratifying to have our customers recognize us with these awards."

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About Bailey's Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount and Greenville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at