Best Things to Buy in Grand Cayman

Art galleries in Cayman showcase the high-quality works of local artists and craftspeople. Featured work includes original paintings, Caymanite jewellery, hand-woven thatch products, Cayman sea salt, soap products, artisanal jams, hot sauces and sculptures.

Most jewellery stores on-Island carry a broad selection of high-end watches, including brands like Cartier, Rolex and Tag Heuer. Cayman is also a great place to buy jewellery as it can be cheaper than Europe or the US. You can enjoy savings of up to 30% on items like watches, gems and most precious metals.

Grand Cayman have a few very good stores that sell international brands of perfume, cosmetics, makeup and skincare, all at duty free prices often much less than the USA, Canada and Europe.

Grand Cayman has an impressive selection of clothing stores both along Seven Mile Beach and in Camana Bay. However, you can also find some great shops in the hotels.

Locally made collectibles showcase the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Cayman Islands. Visitors can acquire unique items such as handcrafted jewelry featuring Caymanite, a rare local semi-precious stone that can only be found in Cayman, as well as thatch work, woven baskets, beautifully decorated pottery, soaps, teas, pepper jelly, jerk spices, and many other things that are uniquely Cayman.

For antique maps, ancient and shipwreck coins and interesting antique prints visit Artifacts (345) 949 2442 situated within the Cayside Galleries building on Harbour Drive in George Town.

Cayman is famous for selling fantastic cameras at prices far better than those in the US and Europe. The main dealer is Cathy Church’s Photo Centre located on South Church Street, just outside of George Town.

Hidden away under the jagged crust of Grand Cayman’s East End and the craggy cliffs of the Bluff in Cayman Brac, lies a beautiful rock called Caymanite. With layers of earth tone colours created by the different metallic contents of each strata, once expertly cut and polished, the stone’s radiant hues transform jewellery and carvings into a completely unique Caymanian gift. There is a Caymanite display at the Cayman Islands National Museum and it can be purchased from the Museum shop, the Craft Market, Pure Art Gallery & Gifts and the farmers market at the Cricket Ground.

Designer handbags, luggage sets, belts and more from designers such as Fendi, Cartier, Chopard and Longchamp are available in various Kirk Freeport boutiques.

Lalique, Waterford, Swarovski, Baccarat, Wedgewood, Herend, Versace, Vera Wang and Lladro are just some of the designers whose pieces are available here from Kirk Freeport. Look out for the Lladro and Lalique stingrays, exclusive to the Cayman Islands.