Oro Diamanté - Fine Jewelers of Distinction
There are jewelry stores on Front Street, and then there is Oro Diamanté. The distinction becomes clear within minutes of walking through the door.
Established on Sint Maarten in 1990 by a family of second-generation jewelers, Oro Diamanté has built over three decades of reputation on three principles: exceptional quality, first-rate service, and an inventory that genuinely cannot be found everywhere. The name says it plainly — oro and diamanté mean gold and diamond across Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese — and the international heritage of the founders runs through everything the store carries.
Pre-owned luxury watches
A dedicated section of the store is reserved for pre-owned luxury timepieces. If you are looking for a collector's Rolex or another significant brand, Oro Diamanté's inventory is worth examining carefully. The Weekly Edition published a full article on this collection — pre-owned watches as investment-grade purchases — which remains one of the more useful pieces of jewelry journalism published on the island.
Diamonds
Oro Diamanté specializes in loose diamonds and diamond jewelry, and maintains what is arguably the largest inventory of GIA certified diamonds on the island. For buyers who understand diamond grading, that certification matters — it means independent verification of cut, color, clarity, and carat from the Gemological Institute of America, the global standard.
They are also one of a small number of privileged distributors of the Brilliant Fire diamond — a patented 97-facet round brilliant cut that produces exceptional light return. For comparison, a standard round brilliant has 58 facets. The difference is visible.
Fancy colored diamonds are another specialty. Canary yellow, natural pink, blue, and green — gemstones that were historically the domain of royalty and are now available to serious collectors and buyers who want something beyond the conventional. Oro Diamanté carries one of the largest selections of GIA certified natural fancy colored diamonds on the island.
Designer collections and rare gemstones
The fine jewelry collection includes pieces by Hidalgo — known for distinctive rings combining diamonds, enamel, and colored gemstones — Sandra Biachi's colored diamond collection, and Gabriel & Co's bridal and stackable ring designs. For collectors of unusual gemstones, the store carries Padparadscha sapphire, Paraiba tourmaline, and natural color-changing Alexandrite — stones that serious gemologists travel to find.
The guarantee
All purchases come with certified appraisals and a full one-year unconditional warranty. For a significant jewelry purchase made during a vacation, that warranty has real value.
Finding Oro Diamanté
The store is located at 62B Front Street, Philipsburg — three doors to the left of the Court House as you face it, approximately 100 yards from Captain Hodge Wharf where the water taxis arrive from the cruise pier. A one-minute walk from the central parking lot.
📍 62B Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 📞 +1 721 543-0342 (on island) / +1 800 764-0884 (from USA) 🌐 www.oro-diamante.com 💎 Loose diamonds, GIA certified, Brilliant Fire, fancy colored diamonds 🔖 Hidalgo, Sandra Biachi, Gabriel & Co, Skagen, Seiko, Citizen ⌚ Pre-owned luxury watches including Rolex 📋 All purchases include certified appraisal and one-year warrantySt-Maarten.com updates business information within 48 hours of notification. To report a change: info@st-maarten.com
