Chamade is a wonderful jeweler which offers a wide range of jewelry items. Several different artists where showcased in various places through the ship. Fine jewelry such as 14, 18, or 22 karat gold bracelets, chains and rings, and south sea pearl strands can be found with a platinum selection, estate jewelry and Texas charms.

Their Native American collection is impressive and they sell ethnic offerings from the Hopi, Navajo and Zuni reservations. Chamade is a member of the Indian Arts & Crafts Association ensuring their merchandise is authentic. In addition to jewelry, other Native American items are available such as handcrafted concho belts, bolo ties, squash blossoms, and shell necklaces. Brightly colored turquoise, coral and amber pieces are highlighted. Some unique fetish carvings are also for sale.

My favorite type of jewelry are the designer pieces and Chamade offers plenty. Decorative stones, radiant gems and designer sterling silver allows the shopper to pick out a unique item to make a personal statement with their jewelry selections. Some of the silver pieces with inlaid turquoise are intricately made and very delicate in appearance.

In the front of the store we found some really unique jewelry boxes. They were handmade out of different types of wood and were almost like puzzle boxes of some sort. You had to take out certain pieces of wood to get the lid open. On the inside, there boxes were designed well and had several little compartments to hold smaller items.

Chamade (pronounced "sha-mod") is a french term used to convey happiness, excitement and the heartpounding rush of a first time love. Even if you are not shopping for jewelry, it is worth stopping in to appreciate the artwork of the pieces.