How Much Does Jewelry Cost in Aruba?

How much does jewelry cost in Aruba? Nobody publishes this, so we will. The ranges below are what you can realistically expect to pay in Aruba’s reputable stores. They are indicative, drawn from published prices and from what our customers report, and they will drift with gold and diamond markets. In short, use them to know when a quote is normal and when it is not.

Diamonds and engagement rings

• 1.0 ct natural round, GIA G to H, VS, Excellent cut: roughly $5,000 to $8,000 loose. Add $800 to $2,500 for a simple platinum or gold setting.
• 1.0 ct lab-grown, IGI, similar grade: by contrast, roughly $700 to $1,500 loose.
• 0.5 ct natural: roughly $1,200 to $2,500 loose.
• 2.0 ct natural, good grades: from about $18,000, and then up steeply with colour and clarity.

How much does jewelry cost in Aruba when it is gold?

• Plain 14k chains and bracelets: priced by weight. In practice, expect the day’s gold price plus a 20 to 60% making margin, depending on the style. For example, a 10-gram 14k chain sits in the low hundreds of dollars.
• 18k Italian designer pieces: meanwhile, $800 to $5,000 and up.

Watches

• Entry Swiss quartz (Tissot, Hamilton): $300 to $900.
• Automatic (Longines, Oris, TAG Heuer, TUDOR): next, $1,500 to $5,000.
• Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier: finally, the brand’s official list price, from roughly $6,000 for an Oyster Perpetual to $15,000 and up for precious-metal and allocated models.

Coloured stones, pearls and gifts

• Tanzanite ring or pendant, good colour, 1 to 2 ct: $600 to $3,000.
• Colombian emerald, 1 ct, good colour: $2,000 to $8,000, depending on clarity and treatment.
• Akoya pearl strand: $600 to $3,000. Similarly, South Sea and Tahitian start from $2,000.
• Sterling silver island pendants: $30 to $120. Larimar in silver: $60 to $400. 14k gold huggies or pendants: $150 to $600.

What the discount signs mean

“Up to 70% off” is measured against a suggested retail price the store itself sets, so it tells you nothing about value. Instead, compare the certificate and the metal weight. Next, add the 7% turnover tax if it is not included. Then compare with what the same specification costs at home plus your sales tax. If the Aruba number is lower, it is a good buy. When it is the same, you are saving the sales tax. Should it be higher, walk on. For a neutral reference on diamond grading, the GIA’s guide to the 4Cs is a good start.

So, how much does jewelry cost in Aruba for your specific piece? Send the quote to us. We tell you honestly whether it is fair, and what we would show you for the same money. Likewise, our shopping guide explains where to compare.