I'm not too picky about the rings I wear. I don't care if the stone is fake or not. If I like the stone/color and I can afford it, I will buy it. I'm also on the thrifty side, so I do have a budget when it comes to jewelry. When we were in St. Thomas in Dec 2019, I did find a store that was real close to the ship docked in Havensight. I can't remember the name, but I did find a Tanzanite ring for a great price. Is it real? I don't know. But I like the setting and it has an interesting band. It's not a "straight" circle, it's kind of off set on each side. I also like simple settings and on the small side (not tiny). *my person opinion for myself* the rings that are out now are too big and gaudy for me. Now, do I want a "Cracker Jack box / Gumball" ring? No.
Each time we go on a cruise, I seem to be on the "hunt" for a specific piece of jewelry. One time we were in Alaska (2010) and I wanted a Whale Tail necklace. We went into several jewelry stores and none of them appealed to me. My husband found one that was a few hundred dollars. Nope, I didn't like it. We were in a souvenir shop in Ketchikan and I found this whale tail necklace & earring set for only $25. I LOVE it!! I still have them and they are still in great condition.