Reputable Jewelry Shops in PDC

mandmgirl · 09-04-2009

Just want some names of some shops that have genuine stones and silver for sale. We will be staying at the Labnah Hotel at Xmas.

Emosh73 · 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by mandmgirl

Just want some names of some shops that have genuine stones and silver for sale. We will be staying at the Labnah Hotel at Xmas.

Good question.

And may I add any reputable shops that repair jewelry (broken links and so on) in PDC as well?

snappysammy · 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by mandmgirl

Just want some names of some shops that have genuine stones and silver for sale. We will be staying at the Labnah Hotel at Xmas.

might be an oxymoron, jk
with all the upscale stuff there is now, i suspect some of it is real
silver, for sure, is good, large range of prices for the same stuff
after they weigh it, you have a pretty good idea what the price should be

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Originally Posted by Emosh73

Good question.

And may I add any reputable shops that repair jewelry (broken links and so on) in PDC as well?

call me when you are in town if you really need this
way off fifth to get a good price

ToofarNorth · 09-04-2009

Don't make the mistake I made and pay the sliver price per g for a mostly stone piece. At least I felt short changed later

snappysammy · 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by ToofarNorth

Don't make the mistake I made and pay the sliver price per g for a mostly stone piece. At least I felt short changed later

what if the stone is a diamond??

candylady401 · 09-04-2009

If you have something specific in mind you want to purchase, do some research on it before you go so you know what you're buying. That said, I've had very good luck buying some great pieces in Playa. On my last trip I was very disappointed in what I saw and didnt buy a thing. I'm hoping my upcoming trip will be better.

I've heard there's a fantastic jewelry shop in Tulum...ask Silvergirl. I think she also had some photos in one of her trip reports.

himynameisjan · 09-04-2009

My favorite shop is Ambar Mexicana, located on 5th.

maestranba · 09-04-2009

I find the silver in Playa to be way over-priced.

candylady401 · 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by himynameisjan

My favorite shop is Ambar Mexicana, located on 5th.

they DO have some beautiful pieces in that shop! Rachel Ray did a piece on that place on one of her "Tasty Travels" shows.

Mercy · 09-05-2009

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Originally Posted by maestranba

I find the silver in Playa to be way over-priced.

How did you find the prices to be at the shop in Tulum?

Here is the link to the thread discussing Vincente's shop in Tulum:
http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ler-tulum.html

DavidB · 09-05-2009

Diamond International does a great job repairing jewelry. We've used the one down around 4th. They re-sized a ring I took down there that I got when Tammy's father passed away. Tammy bought a new (bigger) Tanzinite stone. They put it in the old setting and built a band around the stone to protect it. They charged us $25 US to take the old stone and mount it in a necklace for our daughter. They did a great job on all of it. It took 1 day for the Tanzinite exchanges.

Emosh73 · 09-05-2009

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Originally Posted by DavidB

Diamond International does a great job repairing jewelry. We've used the one down around 4th. They re-sized a ring I took down there that I got when Tammy's father passed away. Tammy bought a new (bigger) Tanzinite stone. They put it in the old setting and built a band around the stone to protect it. They charged us $25 US to take the old stone and mount it in a necklace for our daughter. They did a great job on all of it. It took 1 day for the Tanzinite exchanges.

Thanks buddy.

Luvs2Travel030 · 09-07-2009

Where on 5th is Ambar Mexicana?

maestranba · 09-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Mercy

How did you find the prices to be at the shop in Tulum?

Here is the link to the thread discussing Vincente's shop in Tulum:
http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ler-tulum.html

Vicente's prices were reasonable. I still haggled with him!

But his jewelry is mostly with stones, so you have to know the value of them.

Rissask · 09-08-2009

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Originally Posted by maestranba

I find the silver in Playa to be way over-priced.

Definitely. The best places to get silver are in Zihuantanejo and Puerto Vallarta...close to Taxco.

09-04-2009	#1 (permalink)
mandmgirl sandflea Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Peachland BC Canada Posts: 3	Reputable Jewelry Shops in PDC Just want some names of some shops that have genuine stones and silver for sale. We will be staying at the Labnah Hotel at Xmas.

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candylady401 reposado Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,370	If you have something specific in mind you want to purchase, do some research on it before you go so you know what you're buying. That said, I've had very good luck buying some great pieces in Playa. On my last trip I was very disappointed in what I saw and didnt buy a thing. I'm hoping my upcoming trip will be better. I've heard there's a fantastic jewelry shop in Tulum...ask Silvergirl. I think she also had some photos in one of her trip reports. Last edited by candylady401; 09-04-2009 at 08:08 PM.. Reason: spelling

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ToofarNorth life=playa Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Granby, CT Posts: 946	Don't make the mistake I made and pay the sliver price per g for a mostly stone piece. At least I felt short changed later

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himynameisjan añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,768	My favorite shop is Ambar Mexicana, located on 5th.

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maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,102	I find the silver in Playa to be way over-priced.

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DavidB añejo Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mid Mich Posts: 4,250	Diamond International does a great job repairing jewelry. We've used the one down around 4th. They re-sized a ring I took down there that I got when Tammy's father passed away. Tammy bought a new (bigger) Tanzinite stone. They put it in the old setting and built a band around the stone to protect it. They charged us $25 US to take the old stone and mount it in a necklace for our daughter. They did a great job on all of it. It took 1 day for the Tanzinite exchanges.

09-07-2009	#13 (permalink)
Luvs2Travel030 toe in water Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 41	Where on 5th is Ambar Mexicana?

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