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Jewelry shopping

Where do you most enjoy shopping for jewelry (outside of North America and the Caribbean)? That's the question we presented in a previous issue. We asked you to be specific about where you bought favorite pieces of jewelry, whether in a store or from hawkers on the street, for instance, and to include when you made a specific purchase and how much it cost. We welcomed any helpful tips as well, plus pictures (with captions).

Following are responses we received. If you have something to add, write to Jewelry Shopping, c/o ITN, 2120 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or email editor@intltravelnews.com (please include the address at which you receive ITN).

I like to bring home unique, handmade jewelry crafted from local materials. One of my favorites is a 16-inch necklace carved from a coconut that I purchased in the fortification ruins of Portobello, Panama. A unique face is carved into the central bead. My find cost a mere $5 in December '03 and was purchased from one of three men roaming inside and on the fortress walls.

Cynthia Rignanese

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