parisienneatheart Posted March 17, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I will be on the westerdam in a couple of weeks and am wondering if they still have the merabella jewelry shop? If so, what is the deal? I've heard on here that not a lot of people buy from them...is there another jewelry store on board? Does anyone know any of the brands that are carried in merabella? Any thoughts? I usually buy jewelry on board and in ports if I find something I like but I haven't heard many positive comments on merabella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yes, there are other jewelry stores, both real and fashion. It's all expensive. I don't know how they stay in business...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie2pies Posted March 17, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yes, there are other jewelry stores, both real and fashion. It's all expensive. I don't know how they stay in business...EM At the prices they charge, the markup must be massive. How much do they have to sell to make it pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnygidget Posted March 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Been on the Westerdam last fall. Bought a lovely necklace at Merabella's on board, it was from the Levian chocolate diamond collection. Could have got this same necklace at the mall here, but it's a delightful reminder of the cruise we were on. Now we did not pay the price it was marked, as I knew the value and the sale price here at home and got a good price after some fun haggleing and they gave us a bottle of champagne to celebrate the sale. A nice way to spend a couple of hours on a sea day. My husband likes to indulge me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 17, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2011 yes -- the marabella shops are on all ships -- and the jewekry sold there is very expensive -- rare see anyone in the shop yes -- there is the regular jewelry boutique on every ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphoenix Posted March 17, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Purchased a Swarovski charm bracelet onboard the Volendam during our AK cruise. There are a variety of types of fashion jewellery, along with gold by the inch ( actually goldplated ). This bracelet does hold a warm memory for me...I may have saved a wee bit on the purchase price, but not a significant saving, Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted March 17, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yes, there are other jewelry stores, both real and fashion. It's all expensive. I don't know how they stay in business...EM But, it could be a deal for someone who has OBC, and not interesed in the Spa or alcohol, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMuir Posted March 17, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Why the Thumbs Down? The OP wasn't really complaining; just asking some questions. Mrs M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 17, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Why the Thumbs Down? New posters often think that's a question mark. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisienneatheart Posted March 17, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks everyone for all of the info! As soon as I posted this last night, I noticed the thumbs down icon...I don't know who put it on here unless it was accidentally me...Looking forward to my cruise and whatever treasures I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycelynne Posted March 17, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks everyone for all of the info! As soon as I posted this last night, I noticed the thumbs down icon...I don't know who put it on here unless it was accidentally me...Looking forward to my cruise and whatever treasures I find. Just for kicks, could you see if they still have the lovely oval tanzanite ring surrounded by small diamonds that sold for the low, low price of $9,000? (It was really pretty, but that's at least four week-long cruises.):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted March 18, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 18, 2011 then buy on a land based shop for a similar item at a fraction of the cost. The designs are great but many have been copied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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