Are you besotted with bling? Then beautiful Bali will be the ideal holiday escape for you as here, there are a range of jewellery shops and outlets to tempt you…

They say all that glitters is not gold, and the best place to find true and fine glittering gold is at none other than Bali’s Gold Capital- Celuk, a village that is home to some of the best goldsmiths and silversmiths in the land making it a sought-after destination for not only gold but for silver as well. Celuk is located approximately 4km southwest of the Sukawati District and if you’re holidaying at a Seminyak Bali resort like the prestigious Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort & Spa; it will only take you an hour’s drive to reach it. In Celuk, you can find hundreds of goldsmiths and silversmiths presenting their fine jewellery along the backstreets north and east of the main road. The gold and silver you will find at Celuk is of absolute high quality as they have been produced by craftsmen families whose craftsmanship goes back many generations. Among the many gold and silver products such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, studs, broaches and many other Balinese ceremonial accessories and adornments; you will also be able to find souvenirs and unique silverware like elephant motif spoons, floral design-rich forks, plates and trays.

In search of old-age glamour? Antique Balinese jewellery is one-of-a-kind as this type of jewellery is never marked with any alloy standard, nor is it ever marked by the maker; making them much sought-after items. The best pieces of antique jewellery you can find in Bali are those that belong to the Majapahit Dynasty in Java and Bali as well as the awesomely superb filigree and granulation work of southern Sulawesi, specifically Makassar. The Bali Folk Art Gallery is an ideal place to go antique jewellery shopping as it has a fascinating collection of museum grade jewellery, art and artefacts from not only Bali but from other lands and cultures as well such as ancient Burma and Cambodia.

For modern day jewellery shopping in Bali, there are a number of options that you can choose from such as the Jemme jewellery store on Jalan Petitenget that sell stunning simple diamond bracelets and rings, divine gemstones in spectacular settings and elaborately-crafted pieces that are works of art. Kapal Laut is also another fine option and you will be able to shop at any of their nine showrooms that are located throughout Bali from Jimbaran to Kuta, Seminyak to Sanur.

Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Melissa Somawardana, concealed under the name of Kanya Mae, writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.

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