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    WHERE TO SHOP

    Where to shop in Houston right now: Hottest Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

    Julia Davila
    Nov 25, 2020 | 12:47 pm

    Navigating holiday shopping during a pandemic doesn’t have to cause shopper anxiety; our 2020 roundup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals is here. While the nation packs big-box megastores looking fridges, TVs, and computers this weekend, fashionable locals can expect hot discounts from haute artisans and brands.

    Look to fabulous deals from womenswear lines, jewelry designers, and more as you go local this shopping season.

    Chloe Dao
    Enjoy 50 percent off through Saturday, November 28. For Small Business Saturday, shop her collections at 30 percent off.

    Christina Greene
    Turquoise and Texas go hand-in-hand — and few know that better than jewelry designer Christina Greene McAllen. Enjoy 25 percent off sitewide, Thursday, November 27 through Monday, November 30.

    Christy Lynn Collection
    This chic womenswear line is offering 20 percent off through Monday, November 30. Use code SMALL20 at checkout.

    Hunter Bell
    Effortless, modern, and contemporary best describe Hunter Bell’s eponymous womenswear line. Enjoy 70 percent off select styles during her Cyber Week Sale; happening now through Monday, November 30.

    Imperial
    The hottest vintage and streetwear shop in Houston - and now, Austin - is offering 20 percent off all regular priced items on Friday, November 27 from noon-8 pm. Additionally, the Black-owned, husband-wife team is discounting more than 1,000 pieces of vintage to $10.

    J. Landa
    Style your #neckmess with owner Jay Landa at his River Oaks storefront. Enjoy 25 percent off through Friday, November 27 with code Thankful25. Landa recently tapped Houston-based interior design firm Dennis Brackeen Design Group to recreate the space which now features a sophisticated color palette, allowing the expanded selection of jewelry and accessories to truly shine.

    Kendra Scott
    “Yellow Friday” is the biggest sale of the year at Kendra Scott. The beloved Texas jewelry designer is offering 30 percent off through Monday, November 30, excluding fine jewelry, the sterling silver collection, and all giveback products. Houstonians also receive 25 percent off all fine jewelry and sterling silver.

    Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
    Beginning at 6 am Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30 at 11:59 pm, Lindsey Leigh Jewelry is offering 20 percent off sitewide. Yes, you read that right, you can shop exquisite jewelry at a discounted price for four days only with Houston’s Diamond Girl. The small business is also extending free shipping on any purchase over $50.

    leMel
    The timeless jewelry line is offering 15 percent off all bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings through Monday, November 30. Initial jewelry is excluded in this sale. No code is needed.

    MIRTH
    Enjoy 30 percent off sitewide, including all sale items, through Monday, November 30. No code needed at checkout; prices are as marked.

    Nordstrom
    The luxury department store is offering 12 days of Cyber Savings with up to 50 percent off more than a thousand items in-store and online. Shop top brands for women, men, kids, and home, including Adidas, Rag & Bone, Hunter, and more. Additionally, shoppers can enjoy complimentary gift wrap; available for curbside at extended hours and in-store pick-up.

    Nour De La Garza
    The contemporary women's line kicked off its Black Friday sale in early November and is continuing it through Tuesday, December 1. Shop seasonless items for 30 percent off with code BF30.

    Tribe and Sol
    The online shop “celebrating womanhood and effortless women” is offering 30 percent off sitewide through Sunday, November 29. Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $200.

    Houston's Diamond Girl is ready to help you shine and sparkle this holiday season.

    Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2020
    Photo courtesy of Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
    Houston's Diamond Girl is ready to help you shine and sparkle this holiday season.
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    DAZZLING DETAILS

    Houston artist's Indian heritage inspires luxe new jewelry collection

    Gabi De la Rosa
    May 21, 2026 | 9:00 am
    Maison Merchant
    Photo by Hung Troung
    Maison Merchant’s debut collections feature sculptural gold designs, diamond accents, and customizable details handcrafted by master artisans in India.

    Houston’s luxury jewelry scene welcomes a sparkling new addition with the official launch of Maison Merchant, the fine jewelry brand founded by Houston-based artist and designer Sneha Merchant.

    The jewelry line is a new creative endeavor for Merchant, whose background as an artist serves as the foundation for the collection’s sculptural, highly detailed aesthetic.

    “Maison Merchant is a fine jewelry collection inspired by my artwork, intricate circular motifs, and timeless craftsmanship, blending high jewelry with meaningful design and storytelling,” Merchant tells CultureMap. “This launch represents a deeply personal evolution of my creative journey, expanding my world as an artist into the realm of fine jewelry through pieces that feel luxurious, wearable, and enduring.”

    Born and raised in Mumbai, Merchant's appreciation for jewelry began early when she would visit the family jeweler with her mother. “Being surrounded by that world from such a young age gave me a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, detail, and the emotional significance jewelry can carry,” she says. “Over the years, I began designing pieces for myself, and wherever I wore them, people would constantly ask about them.”

    This led Merchant to debut her jewelry line with three collections. Cœur du Monde is inspired by mandalas and balanced geometry, while Muse d’Art transforms Merchant’s original artwork into wearable fine jewelry. The third collection, Renaître d’Or, explores transformation through sculptural gold designs accented with diamonds.

    Sneha Merchant Sneha Merchant brings her artistic vision into the world of fine jewelry with the launch of Maison Merchant, a collection inspired by intricate motifs, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling.Photo by Hung Troung

    “Every piece is designed to transition effortlessly from day to evening while retaining the craftsmanship and presence of high-end jewelry,” says Merchant.

    Clients can personalize many designs in existing collections with different colors and material selections. The pieces are then handcrafted by master artisans in India with more than six decades of experience.

    “Bespoke jewelry has always held deep meaning for me because I grew up watching my mother create custom pieces to mark the most important moments in her life,” she says. “Those pieces eventually became far more than jewelry. They carried history, emotion, love, and memories that were passed down through generations.”

    Every Maison Merchant piece begins as a hand sketch, which she says is often the most time-intensive part of the process. “As an artist, translating a two-dimensional artwork into a wearable, three-dimensional form requires immense detail, proportion, and refinement before the design ever moves into production.”

    Merchant's long-term goals go far beyond the debut collection, which is available exclusively online. “I want people to feel an immediate sense of confidence, refinement, and presence when they wear Maison Merchant,” she says. “My vision for Maison Merchant is to create collectible pieces that people return to season after season and eventually pass down for generations.”

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