most of the jewellers sell silver as well as gold and diamonds ,it would have been my parents ruby wedding anniversary in dec though my dad died in 91 so i thought to cheer mum up i would get her a nice ruby set in something but then got to thinking women dont want ruby's so i got her a nice gold chain with some lovely diamonds in a heart shaped pendant there was a tear or two

Sorry to hear about your dad. That was such a lovely thing you did.

I hate going into these 'jewellery' shops as I literally have no idea what i am asking for or looking at.

The Tibetan Market in Calangute specialises in silver and it's pretty good value.

It is a little "crafty" though so don't expect a perfect finish on everything although it is still worth a look.

Prices are usually fixed by the gram, I have managed to barter down but only very little really.

I bought some very good silver jewellry off the tibetans - it was very good value and they are not too agressive.

I got some of my wifes birthstones set in silver earings, necklace and a ring and it got me maximum brownie points
Here`s a list if your interested :

Month Birthstone Alternatives Colour
January Garnet Dark Red
February Amethyst Purple
March Aquamarine Bloodstone Pale Blue
April Diamond Rock Crystal White
May Emerald Chrysoprase Bright Green
June Pearl Moonstone Cream
July Ruby Cornelian, Onyx Red
August Peridot Sardonyx Pale Green
September Sapphire Lapis Lazuli Deep Blue
October Opal Tourmaline Variegated
November Topaz Citrine Yellow
December Turquoise Sky Blue