Tag: Jewelry Tips

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.

06/20/2026 Cruise Port Shopping Tips for Beginners

New to cruise ship shopping? Start here. Nine years of experience distilled into simple tips for first-time shoppers.

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…