Pearl Shopping Recommendations

[Summerprincess]

Hello All,

 

We are will be here on a cruise in Late July (I know it will be so hot and crowded but that is when our scheduled allowed a trip this year so we are justing going to enjoy it!) and I am looking for suggestions on where to buy pearls. I have cruised here before but not paid enough attention, but this time would like to buy some. I am interested in necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. I also love cameos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all!

Edited April 27, 2019 by Summerprincess

[cruisemom42]

What ports are you visiting?  Italy's not really known for pearls. In fact, I'd think that's something better purchased in Asia... (or at home, where you have a better chance of not getting fleeced).

[euro cruiser]

There are plenty of cameo shops in Naples and Sorrento but you need to be careful that you're not buying something imported from China.

 

The biggest one I know of is Donadio in Portici, where all the tour buses used to stop.   I don't know if they still have a retail operation but you can check:  http://www.donadio.it/donadio-world.html?___store=en

[Summerprincess]

On 4/27/2019 at 4:42 PM, euro cruiser said:

There are plenty of cameo shops in Naples and Sorrento but you need to be careful that you're not buying something imported from China.

 

The biggest one I know of is Donadio in Portici, where all the tour buses used to stop.   I don't know if they still have a retail operation but you can check:  http://www.donadio.it/donadio-world.html?___store=en

Thank you very much for your help. 😊

[Ashland]

On 4/27/2019 at 10:39 AM, cruisemom42 said:

What ports are you visiting?  Italy's not really known for pearls. In fact, I'd think that's something better purchased in Asia... (or at home, where you have a better chance of not getting fleeced).

China (Shanghai) is where I've gotten some amazing pearls.