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Shopping
for Gems, Jewelry & Watches
 Jewels by Love, 5th generation jewelers. Jewels by Love is a landmark store on 3 Front Street, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
The arrival of Breguet timepieces is the newest addition to the fine collection from world's most famous watchmakers available now at Jewels by Love on St. Martin! The legendary house of Breguet has created extra ordinary creations since its foundation in 1775, timepieces that have been worn by distinguished celebrities such as Queen Victoria, Arthur Rubinstein and Sir Winston Churchill. |
Jewels by Love is granted Official Agent Status for the world’s finest watches: Patek Philippe - Breguet - Vacheron Constantin - A. Lange & Söhne - I. W. C. - Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Ulysse Nardin - Hublot - Oris. Diamond Experts Specializing in Ideal Cut GIA Certified Diamonds. Exquisite hand-crafted jewelry designed in-house. Also Schoeffel Pearls, Sauro and Caran d'Ache. Jewels by Love offers Quality, Value, Integrity and Prestige.
 (599) 542 6808. Email  jblsxm@aol.com.
Jewels by Love, a jeweler with a legacy of excellence, is also on 7 rue Charles de Gaulle in Marigot, St. Martin.
(590) 590-87 25 50. Email: jewelsbylove@aol.com |
Alberto Cappello House of Tanzanite
Philipsburg Wathey Square. They carry the most
extensive and finest collection of Tanzanite,
Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Turquoise and Majestic
Topaz. Alberto Cappello is the exclusive dealer
of Brazanite, the newest and hottest color change
gemstone of the Caribbean.
(599) 542-1287
AMA Jewelers
Philipsburg Front Street and Princess Juliana
Airport and AMA Diamonds International at Horizon
View Beach Hotel in Philipsburg. This family
owned business carries one of the most diverse
product lines available on St. Maarten: fine
jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather, luggage,
fragrance and more, "for him for her forever"
(599) 545-6935
Artistic Jewelers
Philipsburg Front Street and Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle. Carries some of the most popular
brands for jewelry and watches.
(599) 542-3456 and (590) 590 522-480
Ballerina Jewelers
Philipsburg Front Street. Specializes in diamond
jewelry and loose diamonds. Offer also fine
Italian designer jewelry, and name brand watches
e.g. Wenger, Paul Picot, Versace.
(599) 542-4399
Caribbean Gems Philipsburg Front Street.
Established for two decades on St Maarten, they
enjoy an excellent reputation for their loose
diamonds, exotic unset gemstones like Tanzanites
and Colombian emeralds, fine jewelry, large
collection of rings, bracelets, earrings, name
brand watches, pearls. Exclusive styles, European
craftsmanship, In-house workshop.
(599) 542-2176
Colombian Emeralds International
Philipsburg Old Street. Offers a stunning selection
of jewelry, exquisite emeralds and colored gem-set
jewelry with diamonds and tanzanite. Watches.
(599) 542-6410
Shopping
Hours in St Maarten and St Martin:
Stores
on the French side are generally open 9am-1pm
and 3pm-7pm. On the Dutch side, in Philipsburg,
stores are typically open non stop 9am-6pm Monday
to Saturday. Some stores are open on Sunday
morning for a few hours. |
DC Diamond Creations & TI
Tanzanite International and Amsterdam
Diamond Gallery Philipsburg Front Street
and Wathey Square. Marigot at West Indies Mall.
A nice selection of fine jewelry, loose diamonds,
other precious gem stones and jewelry, quality
timepieces.
(599) 542-2559 and 542-7992
DK Gems International Philipsburg Front
Street. Carries a large selection of fine jewelry.
Exclusive pieces set with rubies, sapphires
and emeralds. They als offer sparkling loose
diamonds, Australian opal, tanzanite, Swiss
timepieces and designer jewelry. There is a
designer on staff to create personalized quality
pieces.
(599) 542-1978
Effy Collection Philipsburg Front Street.
Chic, timeless, elegant and award-winning designer
jewelry. They carry fashionable fine jewelry
of exceptional quality and value .
(599) 542-3951
Goldfinger Jewelry Philipsburg Front
Street, and Marigot, Rue de la République,
Marina Royale and Le West Indies. Goldfinger
are the official Rolex agent on the island.
They also carry fine watches from Cartier, Omega,
Tag Heuer, Piguet, Breguet, Gucci and many more.
In addition they have a wide selection of designer
jewelry.
(599) 542-4661 and (590) 590 875-996
Joe´s Jewelry International Philipsburg
Front Street. Established in 1980, Joe´s
is renowned for masterpieces at affordable prices.
Large selection of diamonds, tanzanite, name
brand watches, pearls, designer jewelry.
(599) 543-7020
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Little Europe Jewelers Philipsburg
Front Street, and Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle. The largest, and the oldest family
jewelry store on the island. Boasts an enormous
selection of luxury jewels and watches.
The family has been in the jewelry business
since 1875!
(599) 542-4371 and (590) 590 879-264 |
Little Switzerland Philipsburg Front Street, and Marigot, Rue
de la Liberté. The most trusted duty-free
retailer in the Caribbean! They carry collections
of designer and world renowned names in fine
jewelry, watches, china, crystal and gifts.
(599) 542-3530 and (590) 590 870-902
Majesty Jewelers Philipsburg Front Street.
Beautiful selection of exquisite Australian
opal, Kabana jewelry, pink sapphires. Large
assortment of loose diamonds, three-stone diamond
rings and other gemstone jewelry.
(599) 542-2473
Om Jewelers Philipsburg
Front Street (next to the Court House). Certified
gemologist on the island for almost two decades.
They will give you fine advice according to
the budget you want to spend on their beautiful
color diamond jewelry, amazing collection of
designer pieces and watches (Invicta, Chase
Durer, Nobel, and Dare to be Different by Alfex).
(599) 542-4372
Omni Jewelers Philipsburg Front Street.
At the pier across from Burger King, Coliseum
Casino Arcade, and at Princess Juliana Airport.
Beautiful jewelry at fantastic prices, stunning
collection of quality diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites,
emeralds, rubies, topaz and opals. Broad selection
of gold bracelets, earrings and chains. Name
brand watches. Duty Free!
(599) 542-4469
Oro de Sol Philipsburg Front
Street and Marigot, Rue de la Liberté.
Established for more than 20 years, they carry
some of the finest watch brands in the world
(Cartier, Ebel, Chopard, Lecman, Blancpain etc).
The right shop for lovers of refined jewelry
and luxury watches
(599) 542-8895 and (590) 590 875-651
Oro
Diamanté Philipsburg Front Street.
Established for almost thirty years. Unrivaled
collection of certified loose diamonds, canary
yellow diamonds, tanzanites, emeralds, rubies,
sapphires, pearls and other gemstones. Large
selection of rings, bracelets, earrings, gold
and platinum jewelry. Switch watches and clocks.
In-house custom crafting.
(599) 543-0342
Pearl
Gems Philipsburg Front Street. Pearl
Gems is renowned for carrying the largest selection
of pearls in the Caribbean as well as an extensive
collection of fine jewelry at excellent prices.
(599) 542-6758
Shopper´s
Haven Philipsburg Front Street. Extensive
range of natural fancy colored diamonds, loose
diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones,
set or un-set. Unique, hand-crafted settings
in Platinum and gold.
(599) 543-1046
TFJ
Tiffany´s Fine Jewelry
Philipsburg 2 x on Front Street. Brilliant designs,
diamonds of excellent quality and in exclusive
creations. Tiffany´s has an exquisite
collection of tanzanite, emerald, sapphire,
rubies, gold, platinum and also men´s
jewelry. Exclusive distributor for fine Italian
Jewelry such as Bibigi, Fibula Roma, Mattina,
Roberta Porrati.
(599) 542-0561
Touch
of Gold Philipsburg Front Street. Features
a large inventory of loose diamonds, elegantly
handcrafted platinum, gold offset with diamonds,
tanzanite, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other
gems. Designer jewelry by Louis Feraud, Chimento,
Susy Mor, brand name watches (Daniel Mink, Christian
Bernard, Wenger, Skagen, Coin Watch, Azzaro,
Seiko, Citizen). Uncompromising quality and
exceptional value at Duty-free and tax-free
prices (up to 50% off US retail prices!).
(599) 542-4120
Trident
Jewelers & Shiva´s Gold & Gems
Philipsburg Front Street. This family has operated
fine jewelry stores throughout the Caribbean
for several decades. They boast one of the largest
diamond inventories. Exquisite jewelry designs
featuring emeralds, tanzanites, rubies, sapphires
and semi-precious stones.
(599) 542-5203 and 542-5946
Venetian
Jewelers
Philipsburg Front Street. One of the favorites
on Sint Maarten for value conscious jewelry
lovers seeking the best deals on duty free pieces.
Fancy colored diamond jewelry by C2K designs.
(599) 542-3336
Zhaveri
Jewelers Philipsburg Front Street. Feature
a broad selection of fancy colored diamonds,
canary diamonds, certified loose diamonds, fine
gold jewelry, platinum diamonds, tanzanites,
emeralds, rubies, sapphires, alexandrites either
loose or mounted in exquisite jewelry design.
Brand name watches, genuine cultured pearls.
(599) 542-5176
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Shopping Info
Shopping
for Liquor, Rum, Cigars
St.
Maarten Guavaberry Emporium Philipsburg
Front Street. Guavaberry is the legendary
Island Folk Liqueur of Sint Maarten. It
is still made in the heart of the Historical
Philipsburg at the ancient Guavaberry
Emporium, located in a lovely, white red
gingerbread house (see picture to the
right). They carry fine Liqueurs (Mango,
Lime etc), Vintage and one-of-a-kind rum
products, handmade with local fruits and
spices. Guavaberry describes the history,
cultural tradition and making of Sint
Maarten Guavaberry Liqueur in 5 languages.
(599) 542-2965
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Caribbean
Trends Philipsburg. Carries cigars,
liquor, gift items, and silver body jewelry.
(599) 542-4372
Cigar
Emporium Philipsburg Front Street. Top
quality, authentic Cuban cigars. Excellent humidification
systems.
(599) 542-2787
Ministry
of Rum dedicated to the understanding
and appreciation of this noble spirit
Philipsburg
Liquor Store Pointe Blanche (next to
the cruise ship port). This was the first liquor
store in St Maarten, dating back to 1963. The
authentic, colorful building is home to many
international brands with over 1,500 wines,
spirits, liqueurs, tobacco. The famous Rum Jumbie
Liqueur originated from here, a perfect souvenir
of St Maarten!
(599) 542-3587
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Duty
Free Information
US citizens
who have been out of the country for a
minimum of 48 hrs and have not used their
respective duty-free allowance within
30 days are entitled to a $600 duty-free
tax exemption. Families traveling together
can pool their exemptions. Alcohol: The
duty-free allowance for US citizens age
21 and over is one quart, the value of
which must be included within the $600
exemption.
Canadian
citizens who have been out of the
country for a minimum of 7 days are entitled
to a duty-free exemption of $750 Cdn.
They are also permitted a duty-free exemption
of $200 Cdn each time they are out of
the country for more than 48 hrs. This
$200 exemption may not be claimed during
the same period as the $750 exemption,
nor can your exemptions be pooled with
your spouse and/or children. Alcohol:
The duty-free allowance for Canadian citizens
who meet the legal age of the province
they re-enter is 40 ounces of wine or
liquor or two dozen 12-ounce cans of beer,
the value of which must be included within
the yearly or quarterly exemption.
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Shopping
for Fashion, Designers, Beachwear
5th
Avenue
Philipsburg, Front Street. Designer handbags,
sunglasses, wallets and other fashion accessory.
Unique collection of designer items, including
Gucci, Prada, Moschino, Bally, Versace.
(599) 542-3401
Budget
Nautique Simpson Bay Plaza del Lago.
They carry classic, stylish collection for men,
women, and children. Fashion with marine flavor.
Smart, casual sportswear of leading names.
(599) 544 2866
Celine
Marigot, Rue Général de Gaulle.
Stylish and elegant European fashion. Clothes,
swim wear, shoes, leather goods and accessories
for women.
(590) 590 290-190
Endless
Summer Philipsburg, Front Street.
Carry swim wear and resort-wear for the entire
family. Designs from Germany, Italy, France,
the US and Canada.
(599) 542-1510
Hugo
Boss Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle & Rue Kennedy
(590) 590 878-128
La
Romana Marigot, Rue de la République.
For the discerning connoisseur of fine lingerie
that´s the right spot! Classic Italian
designer wear (La Perla), cocktail and evening
wear, classic cotton and linen for men leather
goods, bags and accessories.
(590) 590 878-816
Longchamp
Boutique Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle. The renowned Longchamp from France
has recently opened a boutique in Marigot. The
boutique carries the famous trendy, stylish
and functional fashion of this still family
run business.
(590) 590 879-276
Transactions in the main hotels, shops, and restaurants
on both sides of the island can be made
in US dollars. On the French side, you may
receive your change in Euros. Traveler checks
and major credit cards are widely accepted.
ATM machines are located at all major banks, and at several public places such as the Princess Juliana airport, at the Boardwalk in Philipsburg etc. |
Max
Mara Marigot, Rue Kennedy. The Max
Mara store in Marigot is the Max Mara first
franchise in the Caribbean, offering Italian
chic from the top line Max Mara to sportswear
and casual weekend lines.
(590) 590 529-975.
MCM
Leather The MCM boutique on Airport
Road offers the renowned MCM lifestyle items
for duty free savings at 30% off US price!
(599) 545-5470
Milano
Magia Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle. Fashion, shoes, accessories of many
brands such as Moschino, Salvatore Ferragamo,
Lacroix, Givenchy, Ungaro
(590) 590 878 425
Nemo
Stile & Moda Outlet Marigot,
Rue Général de Gaulle. Italian
Fashion for men, women and children.
(590) 590 870-850
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Plaza
Caraibes
Marigot, Rue Général
de Gaulle. Shopping plaza with several prestigious
boutiques, e.g. Longchamp, Hermes, Polo
Ralph Lauren, and Passions jewelry and watch
store. |
Rima
Beach World Philipsburg, Nisbeth Road
(Pondfill Rd) Factory outlet for Sarongs, beach
wraps, bags, hats, towels, beach accessories,
tropical dresses, souvenirs.
(599) 542-1424
Le
West Indies Marigot, by the harbor.
Brand new stylish shopping mall featuring many
renowned boutiques such as Hediard, New Man,
Lacoste, Lancel, Victory
Shopping
for Electronics, Souvenirs, Accessories
Boolchand´s
Philipsburg Front Street, and Harbour Point
Village. Cameras, electronics
(Pioneer, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp), photo products,
jewelry & watches (Movado, Concord, ESQ,
Fendi, Swiss Military). Best on the island in
digital cameras, with absolutely brand new products,
duty free.
(599) 542-2245
The
Dutch Delft Blue Gallery Philipsburg
Front Street Hand painted Delftware. There are
four types of Delt available: Delft Imari, Delft
Green & Gold, traditional Delft Blue and
Delft Plychrome.
(599) 542-5204
Fun
Shirts Simpson
Bay Palapa Centre. Carry some of the coolest
tees for men, women & children, and a full
line of coffee mugs, key chains, caps, bags,
beach towels, sportswear items.
(599) 545-3832
Lord
& Hunter Philipsburg Front Street
and many other locations. Giftware and accessories,
post cards, sweatshirts, sandals, beach towels,
books, drugstore items etc.
Maneks
Marigot, Rue de la République. Carry
(digital) electronics. Authorized distributor
for Konica Minolta. Wide selection of assorted
merchandise including T-shirts and souvenirs,
tanning lotions, luggage, Swiss army knives,
and duty free liquors.
(590) 590 875-491
Shipwreck
Shops Philipsburg Front Street. This
family run shopping Mecca carries unusual souvenirs,
island art, beach accessories, books, T-shirts,
Caribbean handcraft, scented soap and candles,
fragrances, and an impressive collection of
local gourmet products.
(599) 545-2737 |
