My absolute favorite jeweler in Tulum!!

silvergirl · 06-04-2009

Two years ago while in Playa for Peepstock March 2007, we ventured off to El Paraiso in Tulum. It truly is my most favorite place.

As I walked along the beach toward the ruins, I came across a palapa set way back off the beach with a sign reading "Joyeria". It didn't look like much and was a bit intimidating, but my mind was made up that I needed to explore.

Anyone that knows me, knows I love my jewelry. I probably would walk thru fire for it..........well, maybe not, but you get my point.

I came upon an amazing man named Vicente. He was so interesting to talk to and it blew my mind that he lived right here on the beach with his dog guarding his business while he was away in town picking up supplies. He made the most incredible jewelry from all sorts of findings. Stones, shells, wild boars teeth.......just amazing original pieces and had a story to tell about every one.

Here are a few pictures from March 2007 of Vicente and his beachfront palapa:

I bought a bracelet from him even though I wanted so much more and when I returned the following year excited to visit with him again, he was gone. His palapa was pretty much destroyed and I kept wondering what could have happened to him. Did he leave Mexico? Did the hurricane destroy his home and business??

After telling Susie Q about this awesome man, she told me she had found a wonderful jeweler in Tulum Pueblo. As she described him to me.......I just knew!!! She had found Vicente!

On my most recent trip this past May 2009, Susie and I visited him together and what a wonderful and happy feeling it was to see him again! This time, in his own gallery which was decorated beautifully and with tons of original pieces along with artwork as well. Everything was displayed beautifully and he was as interesting and as friendly as I remembered him.

I actually returned to visit with him a second time. This time I dragged along Claudette and Nikki and they too fell in love with his work.

For anyone interested he is located right in Tulum Pueblo, maybe a block or so north of Pollo Bronco and on the same side. Here is a copy of his business card with the exact address and I have also taken pictures of his store front.

Us Chicas got bling!!

If you look really close, you can see the face carved into the side of the shell which is inlaid with turqoise and accented with black coral:

This ring I think is my favorite!

Coral bracelet inlaid with turqoise:

This is a real shell! Not so comfortable, but ooohhh so fun to wear!

Ankle bracelet:

Turqoise with Cornelian necklace. Let me tell you.....this sucker is heavy!!

Turqoise neclace with beads from Bali and a wild boar's tooth carved with a Jaguar (Balam) and Kululkan (snake with feathers). Not sure what all that means, but I thought it was totally cool!

Beleive me when I tell you, you won't be sorry if you stop in for a visit.

Westernstargal · 06-04-2009

Wow! What unique pieces...thanks for sharing!

melliedee · 06-04-2009

Thanks for the tip, Silvergirl. I will check his place out in November. I'm always on the hunt for unique jewelry. Really cool stuff! I love shell mixed with turquoise.

Doggiemom · 06-04-2009

Wow!!! Such beautiful stuff!!!

Luv2Dance · 06-04-2009

Me likey!!!!! Beautiful stuff!

Is this lamp for sale????

TMel · 06-04-2009

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Originally Posted by silvergirl

This ring I think is my favorite!

Coral bracelet inlaid with turqoise:

These two are my favorite!! Dead gorgeous! How were the prices on pieces similar to those?

Thanks (!!!) for the great tip!

Marj · 06-04-2009

Nice stuff Kim. Hey girl what's with Face Book taking up all your time??......I miss your posts. No TR this time round? Curious minds would like to know how your son's love life is doing and what kind of trouble you go into while in Playa this time round. Heck, I'm down right disappointed. You're letting down your fans

**Heather** · 06-04-2009

I believe this is the man from whom I bought the most GORGEOUS ring in Tulum. He had a stand set up at Zamas, where I had breakfast, but let me know he had a gallery in town.

caramba · 06-04-2009

So that's where you and Susie got the shell rings. I'll have to stop there in December! I like the coral and turquoise bracelet, too.

silvergirl · 06-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Westernstargal

Wow! What unique pieces...thanks for sharing!

Hope you get a chance to visit!

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Originally Posted by melliedee

Thanks for the tip, Silvergirl. I will check his place out in November. I'm always on the hunt for unique jewelry. Really cool stuff! I love shell mixed with turquoise.

Thanks Mell! He has some really great pieces.

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Wow!!! Such beautiful stuff!!!

You should take a trip to see him, Linda. You would LOVE his stuff!

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Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

Me likey!!!!! Beautiful stuff!

Is this lamp for sale????

I'm pretty sure everything he had in there was for sale. Didn't get a price on it though. My mind was totally on jewelry that day.

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Originally Posted by TMel

These two are my favorite!! Dead gorgeous! How were the prices on pieces similar to those?

Thanks (!!!) for the great tip!

The ring was a bit pricey, but its huge and its beautiful and very heavy so I know it was well worth what I paid.

The bracelet I beleive was around 250 - 300 pesos. Very reasonable.
And very original.

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Originally Posted by Marj

Nice stuff Kim. Hey girl what's with Face Book taking up all your time??......I miss your posts. No TR this time round? Curious minds would like to know how your son's love life is doing and what kind of trouble you go into while in Playa this time round. Heck, I'm down right disappointed. You're letting down your fans

Oh Marj.........I'm sorry.

I do admit that FB is taking more of my time, but now that weather is good I'm spending more time outside and in my garden. Lots of work to be done........its never ending.

At this point, I feel most of my trip reports are beginning to look the same. I had thought about posting another "picture report" because I do have many.

I hope to get to that soon..............I promise.

And whatever trouble I got into this time around..........well, it stayed in Mexico! It was a solo trip ya know!

All kidding aside........I had a great time and got to spend quality time with people I care about. What more could a chica ask for?

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Originally Posted by Heather

I believe this is the man from whom I bought the most GORGEOUS ring in Tulum. He had a stand set up at Zamas, where I had breakfast, but let me know he had a gallery in town.

I remember you talking about that ring, Heather. Do you recognize him in the pic? He is awesomely talented.

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Originally Posted by caramba

So that's where you and Susie got the shell rings. I'll have to stop there in December! I like the coral and turquoise bracelet, too.

Oh Anne..........he's got tons of stuff. And......he can make or adjust anything you want. I spent a while in his store and when I went back the second time, I saw things I didn't see the first time around. Especially that turquoise and silver ring. It is drop dead gorgeous!

**Susie Q Roo** · 06-05-2009

I ADORE Vicente and I just drool when I go into his shop. I want it all! I still can't decide if it's wonderful art that attracts me so much or just the calm aura he has about him. He's a beautiful man who makes beautiful things. I wish I could justify more than what I have been able to buy from him.

silvergirl · 06-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

I ADORE Vicente and I just drool when I go into his shop. I want it all! I still can't decide if it's wonderful art that attracts me so much or just the calm aura he has about him. He's a beautiful man who makes beautiful things. I wish I could justify more than what I have been able to buy from him.

Oh.........justify, schmustify.......life's too short, girlfriend!

That's how I justify it anyhow.

Maddison1002 · 06-05-2009

I am so there come next March. Thanks for the tip. Like I need more jewelry. But hey, it's one of a kind!

silvergirl · 06-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Maddison1002

I am so there come next March. Thanks for the tip. Like I need more jewelry. But hey, it's one of a kind!

I promise you won't be sorry!

Eileencc · 06-05-2009

So, another reason for me to go back!

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silvergirl añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,948	My absolute favorite jeweler in Tulum!! Two years ago while in Playa for Peepstock March 2007, we ventured off to El Paraiso in Tulum. It truly is my most favorite place. As I walked along the beach toward the ruins, I came across a palapa set way back off the beach with a sign reading "Joyeria". It didn't look like much and was a bit intimidating, but my mind was made up that I needed to explore. Anyone that knows me, knows I love my jewelry. I probably would walk thru fire for it..........well, maybe not, but you get my point. I came upon an amazing man named Vicente. He was so interesting to talk to and it blew my mind that he lived right here on the beach with his dog guarding his business while he was away in town picking up supplies. He made the most incredible jewelry from all sorts of findings. Stones, shells, wild boars teeth.......just amazing original pieces and had a story to tell about every one. Here are a few pictures from March 2007 of Vicente and his beachfront palapa: I bought a bracelet from him even though I wanted so much more and when I returned the following year excited to visit with him again, he was gone. His palapa was pretty much destroyed and I kept wondering what could have happened to him. Did he leave Mexico? Did the hurricane destroy his home and business?? After telling Susie Q about this awesome man, she told me she had found a wonderful jeweler in Tulum Pueblo. As she described him to me.......I just knew!!! She had found Vicente! On my most recent trip this past May 2009, Susie and I visited him together and what a wonderful and happy feeling it was to see him again! This time, in his own gallery which was decorated beautifully and with tons of original pieces along with artwork as well. Everything was displayed beautifully and he was as interesting and as friendly as I remembered him. I actually returned to visit with him a second time. This time I dragged along Claudette and Nikki and they too fell in love with his work. For anyone interested he is located right in Tulum Pueblo, maybe a block or so north of Pollo Bronco and on the same side. Here is a copy of his business card with the exact address and I have also taken pictures of his store front. Us Chicas got bling!! If you look really close, you can see the face carved into the side of the shell which is inlaid with turqoise and accented with black coral: This ring I think is my favorite! Coral bracelet inlaid with turqoise: This is a real shell! Not so comfortable, but ooohhh so fun to wear! Ankle bracelet: Turqoise with Cornelian necklace. Let me tell you.....this sucker is heavy!! Turqoise neclace with beads from Bali and a wild boar's tooth carved with a Jaguar (Balam) and Kululkan (snake with feathers). Not sure what all that means, but I thought it was totally cool! Beleive me when I tell you, you won't be sorry if you stop in for a visit. __________________ Til I'm Cruising the Carribean! Til back home in Playa

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Westernstargal life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Martin's Mill, Texas Posts: 606	Wow! What unique pieces...thanks for sharing!

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melliedee añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,621	Thanks for the tip, Silvergirl. I will check his place out in November. I'm always on the hunt for unique jewelry. Really cool stuff! I love shell mixed with turquoise.

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Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 9,363	Wow!!! Such beautiful stuff!!!

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Luv2Dance añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,603	Me likey!!!!! Beautiful stuff! Is this lamp for sale????

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Marj life=playa Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 844	Nice stuff Kim. Hey girl what's with Face Book taking up all your time??......I miss your posts. No TR this time round? Curious minds would like to know how your son's love life is doing and what kind of trouble you go into while in Playa this time round. Heck, I'm down right disappointed. You're letting down your fans

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Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,591	I believe this is the man from whom I bought the most GORGEOUS ring in Tulum. He had a stand set up at Zamas, where I had breakfast, but let me know he had a gallery in town.

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caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	So that's where you and Susie got the shell rings. I'll have to stop there in December! I like the coral and turquoise bracelet, too.

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Susie Q Roo Critter Magnet Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 16,086	I ADORE Vicente and I just drool when I go into his shop. I want it all! I still can't decide if it's wonderful art that attracts me so much or just the calm aura he has about him. He's a beautiful man who makes beautiful things. I wish I could justify more than what I have been able to buy from him.

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Maddison1002 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Erie PA Posts: 668	I am so there come next March. Thanks for the tip. Like I need more jewelry. But hey, it's one of a kind!

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Eileencc añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of Boston, Mass Posts: 7,354	So, another reason for me to go back!

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