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plied by European immigrants from Belgium
and other parts of Europe. If you're not looking
for the real thing, the wholesale district of Once
is home to several
bijouterías
, shops which sell
faux jewelry. Most of the costume jewelry sold
there is imported from Europe, but some is
made locally.
H. STERN JEWELERS
Caesar Park, Plaza, Sheraton, Hyatt and Alvear
Palace Hotels and at the Ezeiza Airport.
While the name is international, world
renowned jeweler Hans Stern has remained
faithful to his philosophy that each of his shops
feature jewelry designed by local artists in
order that it reflect its country of origin. Hence,
in the Buenos Aires shops you'll find a lovely
selection of jewelry featuring rhodochrosite.
This delicate rose-colored stone is from the
northwest province of Catamarca and is mined
and sold only in Argentina. Its export is prohib-
ited by law.
Also featured are colorful Brazilian gemstones
such as aquamarines, tourmalines and topaz.
These stones, found in a variety of colors, are
set in unique pieces of jewelry in contemporary
and classic styles. Equally lovely pieces use the
deep blue lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone
mined in nearby Chile.
A shopping bonus at H. Stern is the affidavit
issued to each customer stating that 35% or
more of the metals or gems used at H. Stern are
of Argentinean or Brazilian origin. This means
you are exempt from customs duty.
