ladyfox Posted November 8, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2010 We will be docked in Catagena, Colombia for a very short time (7AM to 3PM). I would like to purchase an emerald of good quality from a reputable company. Can anyone give suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard in Panama Posted November 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Many times the cruise line will bring on board someone representing one of the larger, more reputable companies to do lectures about emeralds and bring along a collection to display and sell in the shops. Sometimes the manager of the jewelry shops on board is a jeweler and knows a lot, and sometimes isn't just out to have you buy through his shop on the ship. Contact points. Unless you already know your stuff, I would do lots of research and comparison shopping before you go. The "ship recommended shops" . . . of course the ship is getting a kickback, so what? . . . at least have some reputability. An "emerald of good quality" is a major purchase, so do the research. If you've done even just research on line, you should be able to narrow down the field. Good luck! What a great souvenir of your cruise! Regards, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1966 Posted November 11, 2010 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2010 There was an Emeral Store in the Old City that seemed pretty good. We didnt buy anything, but they seemed to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare itsanita Posted November 12, 2010 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2010 We used the recommend stores by the ship. But we also found that they REALLY come down in price when you 'seem unsure'. My DH was determined to buy me an emerald, I keep hesitating and the price kept coming down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyfox Posted December 5, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Thank you all for your suggestions. I hope I will hear more suggestions as the cruise date gets closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodder2 Posted December 6, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2010 As mentioned above, do your research and know what to look for and how much you would pay at a good jeweler in your hometown. Sometimes you can do just as well at home and you can take it back if you have issues. I, too, would stick to ship recommended stores, sometimes they can back you up if you have an issue later. If they get a kick-back, as said above "so what". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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