Digital Camera Advice

Hi,
Would anyone mind recommending (or warning against) a digital camera that is
suitable for photographing beads and jewelry up close? I'd also like to be
able to use it for just general purpose family photos too. I've looked and
looked... in stores and online and it just gets more confusing. It would be
a heartbreaker to get one home and not be able to take good jewelry pictures
with it.
I would appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks,
Gennie
www.heartstrungbeads.com