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Jewels of the Caribbean
Look beyond the glittering duty-free booty to
discover some lesser-known riches of the realm.
BY BETSY SHELDON
SHOPPING
reasures abound in the Caribbean. And not just the pirate plunder sometimes
claimed from the shipwreck graveyards under the islands’ sapphire waters — or
the sparkling baubles displayed in the duty-free stores swarmed by cruise pas-
sengers. Dig deeper and you’re bound to unearth some singular finds unique to
the Caribbean — or even to a specific island. Gems found nowhere else. Bangles
born from a local artist’s inspiration. And, yes, even jewelry made from pieces of eight and gold
doubloons. Here are five treasures to shop for in the Caribbean.
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