For algebraic geometry, I would think that **Journal of Algebraic Geometry** is *the* top specialized journal. However, there are many excellent journals that are nominally in a different (neighboring) field, which accept algebraic geometry submissions (and have algebraic geometers, or people interested in algebraic geometry, in the editorial board). Examples include: - JDG - Geom. & Topol. - Algebra & Number Theory - J Topology. (Of course, there are also many other non-specialized journals that are suitable for an article that is almost Inventiones- or Duke-level.)