Top 5 Best Places to Shop for Jewelry in Key West

When it comes to purchasing jewelry in Key West, there are numerous options available. From sidewalk vendors to high-end stores with million-dollar diamonds, the selection is impressive, and almost all the stores are reputable. However, it is important to have a clear idea of what you are looking for before making a purchase and to do it when you are not under the influence of alcohol. Whether it's a necklace, watch, earrings, bracelet, engagement ring, or sunken treasure relics, Key West has it all. Key West is also a significant location for sunken treasure, with Mel Fisher being a prominent figure, and some stores even carry original coins from the Atocha. With our expertise in jewelry, watches, and coins, we have compiled a list of the top five options in alphabetical order, so you can make the best choice for your purchase.

1. Ballerina Jewelers (129 Duval St.)

Looking for the best diamond jeweler in the Caribbean Islands? Look no further than Ballerina, with branches in Key West, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. This is a family-run establishment that has been in operation since 1986. Their exquisite diamond collections are complemented by an impressive selection of well-known watch brands, including Frank Muller, IWC, Bell & Ross, Frederique Constant, Mont Blanc, and more. Ask for AAKASH.

2. Conch Jewelers (120 Duval St.)

For a quarter of a century, Conch Jewelers has been renowned as one of the most friendly and well-informed jewelry stores on the island, with an inventory that caters to both high-end and affordable tastes. Ask for John.

3. Bliss Jewelers (269 Front St.)

Another family-run establishment that has been offering classic and stunning jewelry pieces, as well as elegant watches, since 2007. As an authorized retailer for renowned brands like Breitling, Tag Heuer, Omega, and more, they have an extensive collection that is sure to impress. Check them out; they are right in front of "Mr. Big" Thomas T. Walsh Yacht.

4. Key West Treasure Chest (700 Front St # 102.)

Meet Sherry Culpepper, the proprietor of Key West Treasure Chest. She is an authentic Key West Hippie and one of Mel Fisher's scuba divers during the Atocha salvage operation. You will be enchanted by her incredible stories about Mel Fisher and the Atocha salvage operation. She helped discover the world's largest marine treasure just a few miles from her shop and now offers a vast selection of genuine artifacts and coins retrieved from the Atocha.

5. Mel Fisher's Treasures (613 Duval St.)

For 100% authentic Atocha treasure coins, there is no better place than Mel Fisher's Treasures. As they say, "right from the horse's mouth." As the owner and salvor of the Atocha and Margarita shipwrecks, they 100% guarantee the authenticity of their coins through highly secure certificates. They do not tolerate any fraud or deception, which kind of has a unique irony. Mel Fisher, in 1998, was caught by the government for selling fake gold coins at his gift shop in Key West. He admitted to his wrongdoing and agreed to reimburse his customers. Thank God, all her coins come with a 100% guarantee – I hope you don't need it.