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D U T Y- F R E E
S H O P P I N G
Lifestyles
Duty-Free Shopping
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Jamaica’s shopping
can be as hot and
delightful as its
tropical sun. You
may be surprised
to learn that more
than 75 percent of
visitors go duty-free
shopping, purchasing jewelry, perfume,
BSIG
avings
watches, crystal,
leather goods and
liquor as the most
popular items.
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Why is it such a big industry
(US$120 million-a-year), you may wonder? Start with significant savings.
You can literally shop till you drop (on
the nearest beach) because duty-free,
tax-free prices are 20 to 60 percent less
than U.S. prices. Then there’s service.
Knowledgeable and friendly Jamaican
jewelers make it easy to fit you to something comfortable — like a dazzling
diamond or designer watch, in no time.
“Once people discover what we
have to offer, they come back to us
again and again,” says Kumar Samtani,
president of the Duty Free Association
of Jamaica. “After all, this is a business
of trust, of merchants standing behind
their merchandise.”
Oh the joy of exploring Jamaica’s
fine shops! You can choose from more
product in one location than you may
see in a lifetime. With showcase after
showcase of designer jewelry and
watches, French perfumes and fine
crystal, it may be beyond your imagination, so where do you start? Start
with this publication, where you’ll find
accurate information, reliable merchants and pages of interesting advertisements. Visit the plazas and browse.
Make a plan and don’t be misdirected
by taxi or bus drivers.
And remember that shopping is
for all to enjoy. “One of the wonderful
things about Jamaica is couples can
relax. Everyone feels like a newlywed,” says Samtani. “They have time
together that they don’t have at home
— time to choose gifts for each other
and to make memories.”
Consider one of the fine duty-free
stores in Ocho Rios. A couple sips a little cognac. The shop owner brings his
jeweler’s loupe and invites them to
take a closer look. The diamond is cut
so exquisitely, it has nearly twice as
many facets as any they have ever
seen. In another shop, the owner considers introducing a new gemstone to
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Once you go, you know.
the Caribbean. This fiery opal is ablaze
with the oranges and yellows you
would see in a brilliant sunrise. In
Montego Bay, a honeymooner studies
a sporty bracelet of titanium and gold.
But a pair of filigreed earrings catches
her eye — earrings so highly styled
percent less than in the U.S.”
Heard about the watch Madonna
gave Oprah? The Philip Stein, credited
not only with keeping good time, but
also with shielding you from the electronic static of computers and cell
phones, is available here duty-free.
SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE
Your GUARANTEE From the Publisher
J
amaica’s duty-free and other fine merchants take great pride in
providing quality and variety of merchandise. As the publishers of
Destination Jamaica, we have personally visited every store advertised in this publication. We have seen the variety, checked the quality
and made purchases of our own. We know every one of our advertisers
and proudly stand behind their reputations. We are proud to recommend and guarantee the authenticity and quality of products purchased
from any advertisers in this publication. We welcome your comments at
[email protected].
RECOMMENDED STORES
Bijoux Jewellers
Casa de Oro
Colors Jewellers
House of Diamonds
Jamaica Farewell
Jewels & Time
Rainbow Stores
Rum Roast & Royals
Swiss Stores
Tajmahal’s Duty Free
she would expect to see them in Vogue.
Her friend surveys the many perfumes
that line shelf after shelf, including the
favorite fragrances of her mom, her
kids, and her aunt. In Jamaica, they
sell for 20-30 percent less than in the
U.S. or Europe.
Follow the savvy shoppers to
the numerous stores in and around
Jamaica’s favorite tourist destinations.
(Editor’s note: We know these merchants. They guarantee quality merchandise and good service.)
If you’re dreaming of a watch that
sells for $6,200 in the U.S. — you will
find it in Jamaica for much less. “It
may be the savings on watches that
astounds my customers most,” continues the jeweler. “Movado timepieces are available here for 50
The Presita Shops
The Royal Shop
Things Jamaican
Tropicana Jewelers
Jamaican jewelers do more than
help you keep time. They help you
get married. Each year thousands of
visitors get engaged here, More come
to marry. So what about the ring?
White and black diamonds, canary yellow diamonds, the pink and blue batu
sari diamonds made famous by John
Hardy’s Balinese collection: all are
available in glorious profusion here.
Hearts on Fire diamonds — a line cut
so that eight hearts are visible in the
stone — can be found here. So can
Gabrielle Diamonds, with their extraordinary faceting by one of the world’s
most famous diamond cutting families,
the Tolkowskys. A ring costing $9,500
in the U.S. can be found at House of
Diamonds in Ocho Rios for about
US$5,000. Your savings could pay for
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Kingston: 107 Harbour Street • Mall Plaza • Pegasua Hotel
Ocho Rios: Island Village • Ocean Village, Main Street
Montego Bay: Hip Strip, Gloucester Ave.
Phone: (876) 922 8050-4
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your entire honeymoon.
A couple ready for a classic threestone diamond anniversary ring will find
it here as well. Anniversary rings also come
set with opals or pink mother of pearl.
Bring on the pearls: white ones,
black ones and flesh tones. Maybe the
grays are the subtlest of all. Top-ofthe-line Mikimoto pearls come dutyfree. A strand that costs US$5,100 in
the U.S. and Europe can be found for
about US$3,500. Still haven’t found the
thing that strikes just the right note?
Who crafts these unique pieces?
The Italian geniuses of Carrera y
Carrera and the famous Harry Winston
are two. A Neiman Marcus favorite,
John Hardy, has his jewelry made in
Bali, where it takes an hour for an artist
to complete one inch of the signature
braid of precious metals. Judith Jack
is for those who love marcasite. The
work of Wendy Brigade is less well
known, since much of it goes to private clients such as Kevin Costner and
Rene Russo. While watching a film
starring Ms. Russo, one Jamaican jeweler knew he had to find the creator
of a certain pearl necklace. “Wendy
Brigade doesn’t work with many retailers. I am absolutely delighted to be able
to present her,” he says.
Shops have showcase after showcase of glittering gold and silver
chains. And don’t forget handbags.
Chopard bags, with butterfly wings
embossed over pastel leathers, start at
US$800. In Europe or the U.S. they
would be 25 percent higher.
There are more fine things: Mont
Blanc pens, glassware, porcelain and
crystal. Several of the stores include
such goodies. Crystal is Bijoux territory. One duty-free jeweler explains, “In
the last few years crystal jewelry has
come into its own.” Lalique and
Baccarat bracelets, butterfly brooches
and red heart pendants are irresistible.
Something at Bijoux will surely make
you laugh or cry — a Lladró clown, a
school of Lalique angel fish in mad
pinks and teals, or that Daum glass
vase in greens and lavenders so subtle
that it must have been sketched by
the impressionist Claude Monet. Plus,
there are vases and wine glasses by
Baccarat, Swarovski and Waterford.
Fragrances are also popular. You’ll
find almost everything from Anne
Klein to Calvin Klein duty-free. Classics
such as Chanel #5 are here in abundance. Perfumes, eaux de toilette, even
gift boxes are available duty-free in
Jamaica, discounted 30-40 percent.
How did this business begin?
A patriarch of the duty-free market
remembers a time when “there were
only 20 or 30 cars in Montego Bay. Our
business was almost exclusively seasonal, serving the Rockefellers and
a very few others. As people fell in love
with Jamaica, and tourism grew, so
did our business.”
Give yourself time to enjoy
the shops and have a good look. Get
out of the hotel. No hotel can offer
the depth or breadth of products that
the duty-free shops can.
Montego Bay has two major dutyfree shopping areas. Downtown’s City
Centre is among the premier complexes.
In a one block area, recommended
merchants — Casa de Oro, The Presita
Shops, The Royal Shop, and Tropicana
— display an array of merchandise for
discriminating buyers. The trip is well
worth the few minutes it might take
from some hotels.
Half Moon Shopping Village is
Montego Bay’s most upscale, a short
drive from Half Moon Golf, Tennis
& Beach Club and other hotels in
the Rose Hall area. The architectural
design, with domed turrets, brick
walkways and luxurious landscaping,
stands against the backdrop of the blue
sea. At Half Moon you’ll find several
duty-free stores — Bijoux, Casa de Oro,
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BEST AND BRIGHTEST...
WHICH are the world’s most famous
diamonds? These glittering stones
are spectacular enough to make their
appearance regularly among top-ten
lists of diamonds.
1. Koh-I-Noor (“Mountain Of
Light”) a 105.6 carat diamond dating
to 1304, this stone may have the most
ancient history of all. The Koh-I-Noor
is originally from India. Legend has it
the stone was part of the throne of
Shah Jehan, before being presented
to Queen Victoria. It is currently part
of the British Crown jewels.
2. The Great Star of Africa is
the largest of the stones cut from the
mother of all diamonds, the 3,106carat Cullinan. It adorned the sceptre
of King Edward VII and now rests in
the Tower of London along with the
rest of the British Crown Jewels.
3. The Centenary is the world’s
largest flawless, colorless,
modern-cut diamond.
Master diamond
cutter Gabi
Tolkowsky and
his team spent
nearly three
years cutting
the stone. In
1999, the Centenary was sold
to an anonymous
buyer for a sum estimated at $90-$100 million. No one has seen the
diamond since.
4. The Sancy, weighing in at 55
carats, has a most illustrious history.
Discovered in India, the stone had
made its way to Constantinople by
1570. It has been owned by England’s
royal Stuarts, France’s King Louis XIV,
Russia’s Prince Demidoff, and in more
modern times, England’s Lady Astor,
to name but a few. Today it is displayed in Paris’ Louvre museum.
5. The Regent weighed in at 410
carats in the rough. It was first purchased by British Prime Minister
William Pitt. Before too long the gem
was in the hands of the French, or
rather in the crown of their king. After
the French Revolution, Napoleon set
the stone into his sword. Today, the
diamond rests at the Louvre museum.
6. A flattened, pear-shaped diamond weighing 70.20 carats is known
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as The idol’s Eye. Legend has it the
stone was actually set in the eye of an
idol. Another tale tells of the Sheik of
Kashmir using the gem to ransom a
beloved princess. More recently the
stone has been in the hands of Denver
Post heiress May Bonfils Stanlon.
7. The mysterious Blue Hope
(pictured), a 45.52-carat diamond, is
said to carry a curse. Once the diamond belonged to France’s King Louis
XIV and was known as the “blue diamond of the crown.” The Hope diamond picked up its accursed reputation after being stolen during the
French Revolution. Henry Philip Hope
bought the stone after it turned up in
London in 1830. As the story goes, all
who have owned the diamond, from
the Hope family on have suffered misfortune. Today, the stone is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, D.C.
8. The Golden
Jubilee is a wonder
of the modern diamond world. An
intense yellowbrown 545.67carat diamond
(approximately
the size of a
baseball), the
Golden Jubilee
was presented to
Thailand’s King Bhumibol
Adulyadej in honor of his 50th
year on the throne. Currently, the
Golden Jubilee diamond is mounted
in the Thai Royal Sceptre.
9. The Taylor-Burton Diamond
recalls one of the great romances of
the 20th Century between Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Burton presented the 69.42-carat pear-shaped
diamond to his beloved. After the Taylor-Burton split, Elizabeth Taylor sold
the diamond to raise money for a hospital in Botswana.
10. Rumored to have been stolen
out of the eye of a god in an ancient
Hindu temple, the Orloff Diamond
weighs 186.60 carats. The world’s
fourth largest diamond was finally
presented to Russia’s Catherine the
Great.Today, the Orloff can be found
among the treasures in the Russian
Diamond Fund.
— Courtesy of House of Diamonds
Colors Jewellers, The Royal Shop,
Tajmahal’s and Tropicana — as well
as linen shops, boutiques, even a store
devoted to Bob Marley. Half Moon
Shopping Village also has a pub to
rival any in Mother England.
Not far away in the tourist area is
Blue Diamond Shopping Centre home
to a movie theatre, supermarket and
Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers specializing in jewelry, liquor, cigars, coffee and spices.
Even more shopping is available
at Swiss Stores on Gloucester Avenue
(the Hip Strip), which also has boutiques and souvenir shops. Pick up last
minute gifts such as spices and coffee
at the airport. Things Jamaican offers
authentic gifts and crafts; take home
popular international and domestic
liquors (savings up to 50 percent) at
Jamaica Farewell. Bijoux Jewellers also
has a store at the airport.
Ocho Rios also provides several
important shopping areas. Soni’s Plaza,
on Main Street in the heart of town, is
especially bustling on cruise ship days.
Here you will find a number of the
prestigious recommended duty-free
shops such as Casa de Oro, Colors
Jewellers and House of Diamonds.
A little west on Main Street, in the
center of town, is Swiss Stores at Ocean
Village. Farther west on Main Street,
opposite Turtle Towers, is Tajmahal
Shopping Centre, with the domed roof
of its namesake. Its unique design will
attract your eye, as will its dozens of
shops, including the new Hard Rock
Café with retail store on the ground
level. Like Soni’s, Tajmahal is busy,
especially on days when cruise ships
are in port. Duty-free stores here
include Bijoux Jewellers, Colors
Jewellers, House of Diamonds, Jewels
& Time, The Royal Shop, Tajmahal’s
and Tropicana.
Adjacent to the cruise-ship pier is
the spacious Island Village, as much an
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entertainment park as a shopping destination. Restaurants, cafés, duty-free
shops and specialty stores sit amid
flowering trees and lagoons. Musicians
often play Caribbean rhythms from a
large outdoor stage. Don’t miss Reggae-
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Xplosion, an interactive reggae museum, or Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville,
a popular restaurant and beach bar.
Recommended duty-free stores include
Bijoux, Casa de Oro, Jewels & Time,
The Royal Shop, Tropicana, Swiss
Stores, and Rum Roast and Royals, with
delicious coffees, liquors and international cigars.
A wide selection of high-quality
souvenirs, jewelry, coffee and spices are
found at Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers
at Little Pub Shopping Complex. Also
in the Ocho Rios area is Wassi Art’s
showroom. It’s worth a visit to see
bright and colorful hand-crafted pottery come to life.
Kingston is another great place for
shopping. Bijoux Jewellers has a large
store on Dominica Drive, near the
Hilton. Swiss Stores has three shops:
the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Mall Plaza
on Constant Spring Road and downtown on Harbour Street. While visiting
historic Devon House take some time
to pick up some coffee and spices at
Rum Roast and Royals, fine hand-crafted goods at Things Jamaican and pottery from Wassi Art.
Negril’s duty-free bargains are at
Time Square Shopping Mall on Norman
Manley Boulevard. This upscale plaza
has over a dozen stores, cafés and souvenir shops. It’s the hottest place for
duty-free cigars, perfumes, jewelry,
leather and watches, which give the
mall its name. Recommended stores
include Casa de Oro, Colors Jewellers,
The Royal Shop, and Tropicana.
All major tourism areas have crafts
markets. Make it a point to visit. The
markets can fill the day with shopping
as entertainment. Vendors call out,
“Come give me a look, mon.” From
inside packed stalls bursting with straw
hats and bags, wood and shell necklaces, carved faces and fish and more
treasures anxious to go home. Enjoy
the sun, and a little shopping too.
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Lifestyles
HOPPING
S
Showcase
Now Showing At A DutyFree Merchant Near You:
dazzling diamonds, faux diamonds,
crystal figures, up-to-the-minute
timepieces, lustrous pearls
and mother of pearl to adorn you.
There are also spirits to savor,
fine cigars to smoke and
heavenly coffee to sip.
Wrapped in Luxury
Express yourself with
Shine, the new ladies
collection from
Raymond Weil
available at Casa de
Oro Jewelers islandwide. Femininity and
sleek luxury grace this timepiece. Shine
illuminates with diamonds and mirrors
the desire of its owner. Shine’s interchangeable strap takes you
from the elegance of satin
shantung to the modernity of a steel bracelet.
Sparkling Personality
Big, bold and beautiful rings from
Judith Ripka are straight from the
pages of Vogue magazine and
available at Bijoux Jewelers
with locations in
Kingston, Ocho Rios
and Montego Bay.
Color your world
with the Fontaine
Ring bursting with
colors from passionate pink to ocean
blue to sunshine
canary.
Tajmahal_Ardemar Piguet
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Color Your World
One of today’s hot looks, Kabana’s solid heart-shaped Pink
Mother of Pearl is inlaid into rose gold, with diamond
accents. Wear it on the pink silk cord for a fun, fresh look
or on a rose gold chain for a more classic appearance.
It’s available at The Royal Shop with locations in Ocho
Rios, Montego Bay and Negril.
Timing is
Everything
Tobacco
Road
What could be
better than a
good smoke
after a fine meal
in paradise? Or
anytime for that matter… Cigar aficionados
always appreciate a good
cigar. Genuine Jamaican
and Cuban cigars featuring
top brands are available
at Rainbow Souvenirs
& Jewellers with fine
stores in Montego Bay
and Ocho Rios.
From the renowned
French jeweler and
watchmaker comes
Cartier’s Pasha
Seatimer watch.
Several different
models are available.
Shown are white dial,
steel bracelet and black
dial, steel bracelet with satinfinish steel case with polished
bezel, Cartier 049 calibre automatic
mechanical movement, unidirectional
rotating bezel (water-resistant to 100
meters). Available at Casa de Oro
Jewelers island-wide.
Gold Rush
You’ll find all that glitters at
Tropicana Jewelers. You
may want to slip on a
classy Bvlgari white
gold necklace with
diamond pave (0.95
ct), white gold ring
with diamond pave
(0.36 ct) and white
gold bracelet with diamond pave (1.45 ct). It’s
your choice at Tropicana
Jewelers in Montego Bay,
Ocho Rios, and Negril.
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Know
Your
FourC’s?
A diamond is a highly
refractive, colorless crystalline
allotrope of carbon used in its
purest form as gemstones. It is
earth’s hardest naturally occuring substance.
Each diamond is graded
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Watch Me Twirl
The new Twirl watch underscores
the modern femininity of the Gucci
woman. Conceived as a glamorous trick of sorts, the Twirl watch
can change its identity from timepiece to chic bracelet with a single
motion. It’s available at Tropicana
Jewelers in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios
and Negril and at Casa de Oro
according to the four C’s
(carat, color, clarity and cut)
which influence the price. A
carat, equal to 200 milligrams,
describes the unit
of weight of the stone.
Diamonds come in a rainbow
of colors. Usually colored diamonds are rarer than white
diamonds, and some, like pink
diamonds are very expensive.
Clarity refers to inclusions,
flaws and identifying characteristics such as crystals, clouds or
feathers.
Of course, the clearer the
stone, the higher the value.
Longing for Pearls
Put these on and feel like you’ve arrived
at the “pearly gates.” The best pearls
glow from within. Mikimoto pearls
are grown in various shapes and
sizes inside special oysters in seas
and rivers around the world. The
superb Mikimoto collection of
important South Sea and
Tahitian cultured jewelry can be
purchased at Casa de Oro
Cut describes the angle, proportion and shape of the diamond. For example, there are
round and princess cuts (the
most popular cuts) as well as
marquis and oval. Ask questions then decide what factors
are most important to you.
Merchants can provide a loupe
to magnify the stone for
inspection. Remember, diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
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A Billion Absolut(e)s
Talk about a numbers games.
The Absolut Vodka plant in
Sweden produced and sold
its one-billionth bottle in
March 2004. Look for
Absolut Vodka and other
fine spirits duty-free from
Jamaica Farewell, found in
the departure lobby of
Montego Bay’s Sir Donald
Sangster International Airport.
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Bracer chronograph.
Solid stainless steel.
Swiss quartz $395.
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A Girl’s Best Friend
The melting point of diamonds is
6,900 0 F. Maybe that’s why they
call them “hot rocks.” Symbolic
of a couple’s enduring love is
the extraordinary 105-facet collection of Gabrielle diamonds
by master diamond cutter Gabi
Tolkowsky, available at House of
Diamonds in Ocho Rios. The
Tolkowsky’s began its tradition in the
diamond trade in the 1800s.
Time and Time Again
Begin an enduring love affair with Patek Philippe,
the Swiss watchmaker founded in 1839.
Strap on the luxurious Ladies’
Twenty~4, featuring a stainless steel case and
bracelet with 36 diamonds surrounding
the face. Complete
with diamond and
gold hour markers.
Or choose the
Ladies’ Twenty~4
with 18k rose gold
case and bracelet with
34 diamonds and
Chocolate Dream dial,
also with diamond and
gold hour markers.
Available at Tropicana Jewelers
in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay
and Negril.
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Spice
Up
Your
Life
Spice up your
kitchen cabinet
at home with
“Royal Jerk” sauce
and other fine spices and
seasonings manufactured and bottled by Rum Roast and Royals. Visit their
stores in Kingston and Ocho Rios and
make sure Blue Mountain coffee, the
king of coffee, is on your shopping list.
Looking Best Dressed
Jewelry from Thomas Sabo suits
every kind of occasion and
outfit, from business clothes
to evening wear or
leisure. Sterling silver
bracelets come with
matching earrings,
pendants and rings
available at Swiss
Stores with locations in
Kingston, Ocho Rios
and Montego Bay.
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Gotta’ Have 2 Hearts
Strapping on a timepiece by
Frederique Constant will make
your heart beat faster, especially
the newest automatic, stainless
steel Double Heart Beat ladies
watch by the Switzerland based
watchmaker. The watch bezel is
adorned with 56 diamonds. The
double heartbeat dial shows
Swiss movement with 25 jewels.
This heart-stopper is available at
Colors Jewellers with stores in
Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril.
Take
Home
A
“Twofer”
Next time you are in
Jamaica and are buying gifts
you may want to take advantage of duty-free savings on
liquors. U.S. citizens are
allowed one liter of liquor
duty-free when leaving
Jamaica and a second liter
can be brought into the U.S.
duty-free if locally produced
by a Caribbean Basin nation.
Other visitors should check
It’s Definitely Jamaican
Jamaican born artist Richard
Atkinson is a self-taught artist
having gained the basic principles of art in school at age 10.
He is a master in papier-maché
art at the highest level. See this
and other extraordinary pieces
at Things Jamaican, Corporate
Office 14 Camp Road, and
Kingston 4 at Devon House in
Kingston, and at both airports.
with Customs for more information.
Some Jamaican liquor
such as Tia Maria can be purchased at a saving of nearly
50 percent. This saving lets
you buy the liquor at a two
for one special or a “twofer”
as they say in Jamaica.
Popular brands of rum such
as Appleton can also be
bought at substantial savings
as well as other types of alcoholic beverages like vodka
and wines. Prices vary islandwide at many duty-free shops
so it pays to shop around.
Here Comes the Sun
Put on a sunny face with Chopard’s
sun shaped pendants in 18k pink
gold, polished or set with diamonds on a colored silk or leather
cord. These beautiful pendants are
available at Tropicana Jewelers
Montego Bay, Ocho Rio, and Negril.
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S H O P P I N G
Creative Elegance
Sculpture and jewelry come together
in the works of The House of Carrera y
Carrera, Spain’s leading and most
prestigious jeweler since 1885.
Reaching beyond the craft of jewelry
design, these unique pieces combine
the traditional elements of Carrera y
Carrera with today’s fashionable edge
and are available at Tajmahal’s Jewelers in
Montego Bay at Half Moon Shopping
Village and Ocho Rios.
A Valuable “Hot Tip”
Be Charmed
Charm your mother
and grandmother with
emotionally expressive gifts
from the Aaron Basha 18k gold,
diamonds and gemstone baby shoe and charm collections. These eye-catching pieces handcrafted in Italy
are available at Colors Jewellers in Montego Bay,
Ocho Rios and Negril.
LIQUOR&
CIGARETTES:
Take home some spicy memories in a jar from
Walkerswood Caribbean Foods, maker of 20 different products ready to take their
place on your kitchen table.
Nearly a household
name in “jerk seasoning,” Walkerswood
was the first company to export
jerk seasoning
from Jamaica.
Take home one
or more of their
products found
island-wide in
stores and in departure lounges in
both airports.
COMPARE & SAVE
Prices shown were accurate
at press time and may vary
during the year due to tariffs
and duties. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars.
LIQUORS
Absolut Vodka
Appleton Rum
Canadian Club
Crown Royal
Johnnie Walker Blk
Tia Maria
Remy Martin VSOP
U.S. Cigarettes
SIZE
MOBAY
AIRPORT
1 liter
750 ml
1 liter
750 ml
1 liter
750 ml
750 ml
carton
$11.00
8.00
11.00
15.00
32.00
9.50
34.00
22.00
It’s Time to Relax
Let yourself feel more relaxed and
less tense by slipping on a Philip
Stein timepiece. The integrated
Teslar® technology from Philip
Stein is designed to shelter the
human body from electromagnetic fields from cell phones and
computers. It’s available at
Jewels & Time in Ocho Rios and
The Presita Shop in Montego Bay.
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The
Savvy Shopper
YOUR
GUIDE TO THE BEST OF
Bijoux Jewellers: Selections of jewelry, watches,
crystal and handcrafted glass in Jamaica.
Creator of the exclusive Waterfall Diamond
Ring. Brands include: Breitling, Raymond Weil,
Michele Watches, Locman, TAG Heuer,
Movado, Longines, Chopard, Ebel, Fossil,
DKNY, Armani, Diesel, John Hardy, Caribbean
Topaz, Roberto Coin, Oliva, Barry Kronen;
Swarovski, Lladro, Baccarat, Lalique, Daum and
Waterford Crystal. Selection of diamond jewelry and gemstone jewelry with tanzanite, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, other semiprecious
stones. Established in 1949. Locations in
Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios. [email protected] • 876-926-4784
SHOPPING
Pulsar. Designer jewelry: Diamonds by Hearts
on Fire, Black Gold & Biwa Pearl Jewelry by
Yvel, 18k Gold & Platinum Baby Shoes by Aaron
Basha, Diamond Jewlery by Damiani, Leo Pizzo
& Aspery, Guldag Diamond Jewelry. Big selection of Solitaire Diamonds. • 876-974-2769
House of Diamonds: Rare yellow and pink diamonds, Gabrielle diamonds with 105 facets.
High quality diamonds and 25 years experience.
Pieces custom designed in gold and platinum.
Brands include: Vertu interchangeable diamond
charms, Elite diamonds on rubber, tanzanite and
opal jewelry by Asher, silver jewelry by Samuel B.
Swiss watches. Free after-sales service in the U.S.
Call for free pickup from your hotel in Ocho Rios.
Tajmahal Shopping Centre and Soni’s Plaza in
Ocho Rios. [email protected]
• 876-795-2921
Casa de Oro: Exclusive outlet in Jamaica for the
world’s finest watches: Cartier, Rado, TAG
Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, Christian Dior,
Hermes, and Tiffany. Other noteworthy brands
include Raymond Weil, Technomarine, Swiss
Army, Fossil and Citizen. Magnificent collection
of jewelry including Mikimoto, Saura 18k gold
chains and many items from Tiffany. Well-priced
selection of diamonds, tanzanite, rubies, emeralds and sapphires set in 14k and 18k gold. A
wide range of fragrances. Established in 1958.
Locations in Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios.
www.casadeoro.com • 876-952-3502
Jamaica Farewell: Offers last minute airport
shopping in the departure lounge. It carries a
large selection of imported and local duty-free
liquor and tobacco products at competitive
prices. Up to 50% discount on some liquors.
Established in 1994. Montego Bay locations:
Sangster International Airport and Montego
Bay Cruise Ship Terminal. www.Jamaicafare
well.com • 876-979-1069
Colors Duty Free Jewellers: Four locations:
Tajmahal Plaza and Soni’s Plaza, Ocho Rios, Half
Moon Shopping Village, Montego Bay, Time
Square Plaza, Negril. Swiss Watches: Movado,
Concord, Zenith, Girard-Perregaux, Ulysse
Nardin, Roger Dubuis, Parmigiani, Heart Beat
by Frederique Constant, Rodolphe, ESQ &
pieces, Dubey & Schaldenbrand timepieces,
Edward Mirell titanium jewelry. Established in
1960. In Montego Bay visit The Presita Shop at
City Centre Shopping Mall. Jewels & Time located in Tajmahal Plaza and Island Village in Ocho
Rios. www.jewelsandtime.com. Email: [email protected] • 876-675-8762
Jewels & Time/The Presita Shops: Offering modern trends through new and exciting brands of
jewelry and watches. Hearts on Fire diamonds,
John Hardy jewelry, Philip Stein Teslar watches,
Mark Henry Alexandrite gemstones, Tanzanite,
Caribbean Topaz jewelry, Maurice LaCroix time-
The Royal Shop: Established in 1969 with locations in Montego Bay (City Centre, Cruise Ship
Terminal, The Rose Hall Beach Resort Lobby,
Half Moon). Negril (Time Square Shopping
Mall), Ocho Rios (Island Village, Tajmahal
Shopping Centre.) Fine watches, jewelry, perfume and gifts. Watch brands: Concord,
Corum, ESQ, Girard Perregaux, Movado,
Omega. Exquisite products by John Hardy,
Kabana, and Mikimoto. Large selection of diamond jewelry, solitaires with canary yellow diamonds, blue diamonds. Three Mont Blanc
shops. Collection of Judith Leiber handbags.
Self-serve perfumery and cosmetic selection.
[email protected]. www.theroyalshop.com • 876-952-1234
Rum Roast and Royals: Liquor, tobacco and coffee boutique known to visitors around the world
for selection of the fine Caribbean rums, wines,
liquors, rare cognacs and aged Scotch malt
whisky. Not to mention a custom-built, walk-in
humidor stocked with genuine Cuban and international cigars. Assortment of Jamaican gift
items. Wide range of Jamaica’s renowned Blue
Mountain coffee, and their own line of spices
and seasonings. Visit Rum Roast and Royals in
Kingston at the historic Devon House or at
Island Village shopping center in Ocho Rios.
[email protected], www.rumroastroyals.com • 876-920-9094
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S H O P P I N G
The
Six
SavvyShopper
Good
TO
SHOPPING
Reasons
YOUR
GUIDE
THE BESTOF
TO SHOP IN
FUN
.
Shopping is a wonderful |
experience giving you a feel for
the sights, smells, sounds and tastes
of Jamaica.
SHOP WITH
CONFIDENCE.
Duty-free stores are both
Swiss Stores Ltd.: Time-honored tradition of
excellence and dedication. Exquisite selection
of European and international jewelry as well as
collection of handcrafted jewelry from its workshops in Kingston. Rolex and Omega dealer
for 70 years. Swiss watches available. Swiss
Stores Ltd. is the exclusive agent for IsabelleFa
Jewelry, Thomas Sabo sterling silver, and Swiss
Army dhc+. Other lines at fine Swiss Stores
include Hamilton, Alfex and Caran d’Ache.
Established in 1935. Visit store locations
in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.
www.SwissStoresJamaica.com • 876-922-8050
Things Jamaican: Established April 1, 2001,
Things Jamaican brings together the life experiences, culture and heritage of the Jamaican
people through a wonderful selection of
authentic Jamaican gifts and crafts. For the
finest in woodcarving, ceramic, painting,
Jamaican coffee and condiments visit us at the
Norman Manley and Donald Sangster International Airports, Devon House in Kingston and
Port Antonio. • 876-928-5161
recognized and approved by
the Jamaica Tourist Board.
Tropicana: One of the leading luxury watch and
All merchandise is guaranteed
jewelry providers in Jamaica. Exclusive dealer
for David Yurman. Brands include: Patek
Philippe, Chopard, Bvlgari, Panerai, Harry
Winston, Baume & Mercier and Piaget. Jewelry
from Baraka, Chaumet and Mikimoto. Also 14k
and 18k gold and diamond jewelry from around
the world. Mont Blanc writing instruments and
fine designer handbags. Established in 1978.
Locations in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho
Rios. [email protected] • 876-952-6982
and authentic.
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Selection of merchandise is
unrivalled in the Caribbean.
U LTRA M ODERN.
P L A Z A S
State of the art, air-conditioned stores
situated side by side for convenience.
$A V I N G S .
Tajmahal’s Duty Free Stores: Two Montego Bay
locations in Rose Hall, one in Ocho Rios. Luxury
duty- and tax-free watches, selling jewelry since
1954. Watch brands: Audemars Piguet, Jaeger
le Coultre, Gerald Genta, Oris, Bell & Ross, Elini,
Bertolucci, Ritmo Mvndo, Seiko, Citizen and
Calvin Klein. Designer jewelry : Roberto Coin,
Carrera y Carrera, Hello Kitty, La Nouvelle
Bague. Silver jewelry: Pianegonda from Italy,
Tanya Moss from Mexico, Royal Bali collection
from Indonesia. Gemstones set in 18k or 14k
white and yellow gold include emeralds, rubies,
sapphires, tanzanite, opals and Caribbean
Topaz. Large collection of diamonds to choose
from. www.tajmahaldutyfree.com [email protected] • 876-953-9237
Customer satisfaction is guaranteed
with savings of 20 to 40 percent.
SHIPPING.
Many stores will package and
ship your purchases home.
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Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers: Specializing in
duty-free and tax-free 14k and 18k gold jewelry, Jamaican and Cuban liquor, spices and highquality souvenirs. Take a deep breath and visit
the walk-in humidor, one of a kind in Jamaica
with a wide variety of authentic Cuban and
Jamaican cigars. Locations in Montego Bay at
Blue Diamond Shopping Centre and in Ocho
Rios at Little Pub Shopping Complex on Main
Street • 876-3800, 313-5182
The
Savvy Shopper
YOUR
GUIDE TO THE BEST OF
SHOPPING
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We use only the freshest herbs, vegetables
and seafood in our award-winning restaurant.
“Jerk” Spaghetti Pomodoro with
Large shrimp and fried basil leaves.
Very easy to make: Pan fry shrimp with
diced onions in olive oil and garlic, add
fresh tomatoes (or diced peeled tomatoes),
fresh basil and (if you want the Jamaican
Spicy 'Jerk' flavor) 1/8 teaspoon (or to
taste) Jamaican Jerk Seasoning available
in Jars at the gourmet section of most
supermarkets. Use 5 large or 4 jumbo shrimp
per portion.
Ciao, Eva
Overlooking Ocho Rios, serving lunch and dinner. For reservations, call 974.2333 • All major credit cards accepted.
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