I love the facade of the shop, and they have some nice (real) pieces--looked like they had both new…read moreand vintage stuff, and they had real sterling charms--almost got the little sardine can one, but opted for a fun enamel and sterling peacock ring instead. The two people working there were not very friendly. I get you have plenty of tourists "bothering" you to look at what you have in this shop, but that's part of having a shop: People. In your space. Just looking. Until they are just buying. They officially take AmEx, but prefer you not use it. The lady was sorta rude with another customer, and the guy that helped me got all offended because I called this wacky cocktail ring "costume" jewelry, since it is sterling. Yeah, but it still isn't fine jewelry with gem stones, easy killer. You certainly may find a unique Portuguese piece here, but be prepared to deal with attitude.

A great little gem amongst other gems. Sorry for the pun. I looked at quite a few stores before…read moredetermining i'd buy from here. As someone who's looking for handmade cufflinks, i found Carmo to be one of the few that actually did sell them, did have a decent selection, and while the prices were 'non negotiable', they do fill out tax returns for tourists, which no other joalharia offered. But more so, they had things i liked compared to the rest.

Leaders in fine jewelry, luxury timepieces and rare silver objects. The product line ranges from…read moreantique to period and modern, including works by respected designers and international heritage brands.

I dealt with Bruno Silva, what can I say but he was simply amazing! He took his time with me as I…read morelooked at an assortment of MEN'S watches and bracelets. They truly have an unrivaled selection of all types of fine jewelry and accessories. After we were done he even pointed out a wonderful cigar shop up the street, Havana House. I can't say thank you enough! I will continue to come back you have a customer for life.

I went here to get a new battery for my Girard P. watch. They looked at it and said they'd need to…read moresend it out, so they couldn't do it. I thought, really, you don't have the ability to change a battery on a watch brand you carry and service? So I had to wait and take the watch to the retailer where I'd bought it years ago in the States--in ten minutes that store was able to change the battery.