Jewelry Mecca of the Caribbean
That is correct, we call it the Jewelry Mecca of the Caribbean, with Front Street almost 85% of the stores are dedicated to Fine Jewelry & Watches, it will not be wrong to say that every 5th store on front street is NOT a jewelry store. What makes so many stores selling jewelry survive you may ask, its simple - the great demand for good (Duty Free) jewelry and the volume of our sales makes it all possible.
Why is jewelry so cheap? There are many reasons, St.Maarten is among the world's few duty-free ports. This means that no duty is paid on any item coming in or going out. The typical buyer saves the tax that he or she may pay back home and the tremendous competition brings the price even lower. Typically, jewelry purchased in St.Maarten will appraise for around 40% - 60% higher in the United States
What will I find in the jewelry stores? Ah, lets say, 'Just Name It' and we have it. You will get the best brand names in the jewelry and watch industry. For collectors Front Street Jewelers is a paradise, you may get the world's rarest coins to extinct stones.
Just how many stores sell jewelry in St. Maarten? That would be a difficult question to answer, we lost count, every year new stores open. Most Jewelry stores are located on the Front Street and the rest at the Cruise ship docks, the airport , in some resorts and there are some in Maho area, apart from this St.Martin (French side) has its own share of jewelry stores as well.
Guarantees Most Jewelers provide guarantees on purchases made within a month besides Buyers remorse, we at Radiant Gems stand 100% behind our merchandise and give you a life time guarantee and full purchase value on Up-grades. Not to mention excellent after sales service, with service centers in the U.S. as well. |