Cook Islands
Pearls, especially the exquisite black pearl, can be purchased
at extremely reasonable prices in the Cook Islands. But as
with all gems, quality and value vary widely. We recommend
you purchase black pearls and pearl jewelry from a member
of the Cook Island Pearl Guild.
From time immemorial, pearls have symbolized love, happiness
and good fortune. Legends tell of the mystical birth of pearls
from the sea, which is astonishingly close to reality. Today,
the black pearl is considered the most magical and feminine
of jewels; the passion it excites is as fiery as love; its
power is the beauty of the eternal. It is a gift of magic
and perfection from the Cook Islands.
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Avarua
Visitors marvel at the local arts, black jewelry, crafts and
colorful clothing found at bargain prices throughout the Cook
Islands. Wood carvings and needlework are generally on every
visitor's shopping list. You can breathe a sigh of relief
knowing the quality is high, and you won't have to bargain
over the price.
The main shopping area in the Cook Islands is located in
Avarua, the local township on the northern side of Rarotonga.
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