Barbados. As befits its national motto, Pride and Industry, Barbados plays host to a plethora of fine jewelers and luxury shops. Most shopping is located in Bridgetown, the capital city.

When it comes to jewelry, the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon of Italy is world-renowned, specifically for its incredible glass beadwork and artisan glass jewelry. While technically a series of islands linked by bridges, Murano has been the center of high-end glass production since the 13th century. However, if you are looking for precious metals and stones, St. Maarten/St. Martin in the Caribbean is often cited as a "jewelry paradise" due to its status as a duty-free port. The capital, Philipsburg, is lined with hundreds of boutiques selling everything from loose diamonds to luxury watches at competitive prices. In Asia, Bali is famous for its intricate silver and gold jewelry, particularly in the village of Celuk, where traditional smiths have been crafting ornate pieces for generations. Each of these islands offers a different "niche" in the jewelry world, whether it is the artistic glass of Italy, the high-stakes gemstone trading of the Caribbean, or the delicate, handcrafted silver traditions found in the heart of Indonesia.