Top Rated Shopping in Laugharne

Established in 1974, this city center family jewelers specializes in diamonds and gold. As well as the beautiful range of quality jewelery on sale, precious stones can be supplied and set and pieces created to your own design. Repairs can be carried out and commissions undertaken for special pieces. The staff offer expert advice and the price range is so wide it shouldn't be difficult to find something to suit most budgets.

This is a small, independent and locally owned jewelry shop. If you are looking for something outside of the standard chain store ranges, Stephen Hughes is a good place to try. You can have a diamond ring designed for you or choose from the large selection in the shop. There's a range of jewelry using Welsh gold and silver and many antique pieces. Second-hand and antique jewelery is bought and sold and part exchange is accepted. Repairs and valuations are carried out and interest-free credit is offered.

Midas Touch is a specialist in handmade jewelery and is a good place to come if you're looking for something a bit different from the normal jewelers' displays. They belong to the National Association of Goldsmiths and have a range of attractive gold adornments. They will set diamond rings, undertake commissions for special pieces and repairs can be carried out on the premises while you wait. They also deal in second-hand Rolexes.

Conveniently situated on the main route to the south Gower beaches, this large surf shop offers a wide range of surf wear. The labels stocked include Quicksilver, Billabong, Reef and Rip Curl. The shop also sells a wide range of new surfboards, windsurfs, wet suits and body boards. The staff are surf fanatics and genuinely helpful. They will tell you the tide times, the best surfing conditions and chat about the local surf scene. During the winter months, the shop switches over to a range of ski and snow equipment, including ski, snowboards, ski wear and ski boots.

This small shop near the market is packed with tempting organic and whole food produce. There's a selection of locally grown, organic fresh fruit and vegetables; a good range of breads and locally made pies and pasties; and a very wide variety of different rice, flours, cereals, pulses, nuts and dried fruits, all very reasonably priced. Salt-free and gluten-free foods are available, along with fresh spices, Fair Trade products and organic wines. Aardvark has recently opened a deli, Aardel, selling organic cooked and uncooked meats, flavored olives and hot organic veggie pies.

Coakley-Greene has been selling fish and game since 1856. Their stall is visible as you enter the market from Union Street and is always busy. Though slightly pricier than the neighbouring stalls, the choice of fish is wide and the freshness unquestionable. Wild sea bass, wild and farmed salmon, including very good value Pacific salmon, different types of sole, monkfish, skate, crab, lobster, scallops, squid and mussels are almost always available. The staff will gut and fillet any fish for you. The small game section offers such treats as wild boar joints and steaks, venison, mallard, pheasant, pigeon, partridge and quails' eggs.