19 N. Belmont Ave., Richmond, Va.Dating back to the early 17th century, Richmond, Va., is steeped in history. But retail and real-life partners Nick DeRosa and Eliza Spell are determined to push the capital city’s fine jewelry offerings into the future. The duo opened Nine Roses, in the picturesque Museum District, in a former bookstore in April 2015 to fill a void in the local landscape: fashion-forward fine jewelry for newbie buyers and seasoned collectors alike. The shop’s smartly edited, accessible inventory ($500–$1,000 is the current sweet spot)—heavy on artisanal, small-scale pieces from brands such as Communion, Mociun, and Jennie Kwon—mirrors the vibe of its irreverent decor. Think classic cartoons with a dash of Ancient Greece. “We spend a lot of time here,” says DeRosa. “We want to like it.”   Magic in the Mix “Every single thing you see, we