Making Plans to Shop on the Honeymoon
Posted by admin | Tours | Posted on December 28th, 2010
Whether you’re planning a world cruise or an island getaway for your honeymoon, the new venue will offer some unique opportunities for jewelry shopping. If you’re headed for Mexico, for instance you might find some unique ancient Aztec jewelry designs for a very good price that you’d want to add to your jewelry collection. If you plan on going overseas or simply doing some jewelry shopping elsewhere, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Don’t Pay Premium Prices
If you go to a tourist location, you may end up paying more than if you bought a piece of jewelry online. Don’t’ assume you can’t get a specific design online, so once you see something you like, compare it with the prices online. If you’re just as happy to have something from where you actually stayed on your honeymoon, then go ahead and splurge! Just know what you’re buying and how much it should actually cost before you end up with buyer’s remorse.
Look for Quality
Regulations on jewelry may be different than in the United States. Gold in Mexico can contain copper, giving it a rosy appearance. Always seek out a reputable jeweler when buying any pieces overseas. Make sure you can get it certified for genuine diamonds if you are buying diamond jewelry.
Buy What You Can’t Get Elsewhere
There are some native designs you won’t be able to get anywhere else. They may even end up being costume jewelry. Don’t let that dissuade you, as a good piece of costume jewelry from the original country can be a great way to enhance a look with something original that can also be a conversation piece.
Some places are noted for their silver work, and it only makes sense to buy some silver jewelry there. Others may work on rubies or sapphires. Depending on where you end up on your honeymoon, do a little research and see what type of artistic style and jewelry they are best known for and make it a plan to collect a few pieces along the way. They make great souvenirs at bargain rates!