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jewelry and watches from Europe's leading craftspeople, including Vacheron Con-
stantin, Bulgari, Omega, and Gucci, as well as a wide selection of Greek gold, plati-
num, and precious gemstone jewelry. Imported cigars are stored in a climate-controlled
walk-in humidor. There's also a vast selection of fragrances for both men and women,
along with the world's best-known names in cosmetics and treatment products.
Waterford, Lalique, Baccarat, and Rosenthal, among others, are featured in the china
and crystal department. Specialty shops in the complex sell Caribbean gifts, books,
clothing, food, art prints, note cards, and designer sunglasses. Delivery to cruise ships
and the airport is free.
37 Main St., at A. H. Riise Gift & Liquor Mall (perfume and liquor branch stores
at the Havensight Mall).
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800/524-2037
or 340/776-2303.
Al Cohen's Discount Liquors
One of St. Thomas's most famous outlets occu-
pies a big warehouse at Havensight, across from the West Indian Company docks,
where cruise-ship passengers disembark. Inside is a huge storehouse of liquor and
wine. The quarters have been expanded and remodeled, and there are now more
brands and items on sale than before. The wine department is especially impressive.
You can also purchase fragrances, T-shirts, and souvenirs.
Long Bay Rd.
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340/774-3690.
Caribbean Marketplace
The best selection of Caribbean spices is found here,
including Sunny Caribbee products, a vast array of condiments (ranging from spicy
peppercorns to nutmeg mustard), and botanical products. Do not expect very atten-
tive service.
Havensight Mall, Building III.
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340/776-5400.
JEWELRY
Artistic Jewelers
This outlet is a leading merchant of designer jewelry, gems, and
classic watches.
32 Main St.
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800/653-3113.
www.artistic-jewelers.com.
Azura
This shop is known throughout the Caribbean for its collection of
Columbia emeralds, both set and unset. Here you can buy direct from the source,
which can mean significant savings. The store also stocks fine watches.
Havensight
Mall.
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340/774-2442.
Cardow Jewelers
Often called the Tiffany's of the Caribbean, Cardow Jewelers
boasts the largest selection of fine jewelry in the world. This fabulous shop, where
more than 20,000 rings are displayed, offers savings because of its worldwide direct
buying, large turnover, and duty-free prices. Unusual and traditional designs are
offered in diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and Brazilian stones, as well as
pearls. Cardow also has a whole wall of Italian gold chains, and features antique-coin
jewelry as well.
39 Main St.
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340/776-1140.
www.cardow.com.
Diamonds International
If you believe that diamonds are a girl's best
friend, you've come to the right place. These outlets have the largest selection of
diamonds on the island. You can purchase tanzanite gems and emeralds as well.
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Diamonds Are Forever
Jewelry
is the most common item for
sale in St. Thomas. Look carefully over
the selections of gold and gemstones
(emeralds are traditionally considered
the finest savings). Gold that is marked
24-karat in the United States and
Canada is marked 999 (or 99.9% pure
gold) on European items. Gold marked
18-karat in the United States and Can-
ada has a European marking of 750 (or
75% pure), and 14-karat gold is marked
585 (or 58.5% pure).
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