Tag: Gemstones

08/05/2026 What to Buy in Cozumel — A Cruise Shopper Guide

Cozumel is one of the best ports in the Caribbean for jewelry, Mexican silver, and authentic local treasures. Here is exactly what to buy in Cozumel — and why.

07/18/2026 How to Spot Quality Jewelry at Cruise Ports — 5 Things to Check

You don’t need to be a gemologist to tell good jewelry from mediocre. After 9 years helping cruise guests shop the Caribbean, here are five things to check — from metal stamps to the weight test.

06/15/2026 Alexandrite Color Change: The Gem That Turns Green to Red at Cruise Ports

Alexandrite is a color-changing gemstone — green in daylight, red under warm light. Here’s why natural alexandrite is so rare, and where cruise passengers can see it in person.

05/20/2026 Tanzanite Is Running Out — Here’s What Cruise Shoppers Should Know

There is a gemstone that is 1,000 times rarer than a diamond. It is found in exactly one place on…