When I went on a Caribbean Cruise after high school, I was fascinated at the fact that there were so many shops to purchase things right on the ship. I was especially enamored with the little shop that sold designer jewelry. I had always wanted some, but could never afford them.

I was shocked at the prices they had on luxury jewelry. I knew that back home these pieces would sell for four times what they were selling them for here and I had to buy some diamonds to take home with me. I didn’t care if there were things I had to go without on the trip, I was going to have them.

I bought a few pieces of unique designer jewelry at a fabulous price and I bought diamond solitaire earrings. That was many years ago, and to this day, the jewelry that I bought in that little shop is still my favorite. I think it is time for another cruise.