5 Best Shopping in Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Boutique Ikimasho

This boutique, which is not far from the "wine cave" or wine cellar of Vin de Tahiti, sells single pearls, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and earrings, as well as a selection of artwork.

Gauguin's Pearls

There's an on-site boutique selling single pearls and pearl jewelry. Free tours of the pearl farm are easily arranged.

Hinano Pearls

If you want to visit a pearl farm, check out Hinano Pearls, about 19 km (12 mi) south of Rotoava. To arrange a visit, call or e-mail the owners.

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Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

Manihi Pearl Beach Resort has two boutiques: a pearl boutique with single pearls and jewelry and a gift shop with souvenirs such as mother-of-pearl items and clothing.

Pearls of Havaiki

If you like pearls, you'll be able to buy individual pearls and pearl jewelry at Pearls of Havaiki. They also have an array of mother-of-pearl pieces.