can this be bought in a shop? playing SP 1.10.
Yes.
"Jewelers <armor> of the Whale" can be shopped.
"of the whale" takes level 37 to equip, I don't remember "jewelers" level,
and the armor type matters (if gambling the stuff, gothic plate would be a
good target as it can get 4 sockets in normal, you don't need to 'need'
exceptional or elite armor).