pallensf
Sep 20, 07, 10:17 pm
any suggestions?
thanks! :)
thanks! :)
Thailand - Nice reputable jewelers in Bangkok...
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sonoftheheartland
Sep 21, 07, 8:18 pm
Please PM me for name and reference in Bangkok.
biggestbopper
Sep 22, 07, 1:01 am
The Atlanta Hotel, a rather exotic spot in BKK not too far from the JW Marriott (Atlanta is either a hippy haven or a charming refuge from BKK stress, depending on your view) provides a guide to BKK written by the proprietor.
Among the points in the book, NEVER buy jewelery in BKK if you do not have a very good long time friend from a very good Thai family who will personally take you to a place where his family goes. If you do ANY thing else, you will be cheated.
Don't know about the jewelery, but the book does have lots of good advice.
Personally, I prefer to buy rather cheap stuff in the Weekend Market. Then I don't have to worry about the ripoffs.
Among the points in the book, NEVER buy jewelery in BKK if you do not have a very good long time friend from a very good Thai family who will personally take you to a place where his family goes. If you do ANY thing else, you will be cheated.
Don't know about the jewelery, but the book does have lots of good advice.
Personally, I prefer to buy rather cheap stuff in the Weekend Market. Then I don't have to worry about the ripoffs.
sarming
Sep 22, 07, 1:08 am
An oxymoron.:rolleyes:
trier48
Sep 22, 07, 1:18 am
I can highly recommend:
-Lin Jewelers and Silvercraft
9 New Road (soi 38)
Bangkok 10500
Phone: 02-234-2819 or 02-235-2108
Have been in the store and have also ordered twice from Germany with no problems at all...Very honest and excellent workmanship^^
-Lin Jewelers and Silvercraft
9 New Road (soi 38)
Bangkok 10500
Phone: 02-234-2819 or 02-235-2108
Have been in the store and have also ordered twice from Germany with no problems at all...Very honest and excellent workmanship^^
MegatopLover
Sep 22, 07, 8:46 am
I was going to post about Lin Jewelers too. The Lin family has at least half a dozen seeming separate (save for the common name) stores in the soi sometimes known as Soi Oriental. I've purchased quite a few items from them in the last year or so. Haven't yet had a problem with quality or feeling overcharged. They drive a hard bargain, though, so you need to drive a hard bargain back. The results can be very good.
That said, I'm only talking about buying silvercraft and such from Lin. Not gold or pearls or stones. The Lin family works mostly in silver. Jewelers that focus on gold are more typically found in and around Chinatown, and a lot of pearl shops are around Khao San Road, of all places. Can't recommend anyplace in particular for gold or pearls, and I wouldn't even think about buying gems in Bangkok.
That said, I'm only talking about buying silvercraft and such from Lin. Not gold or pearls or stones. The Lin family works mostly in silver. Jewelers that focus on gold are more typically found in and around Chinatown, and a lot of pearl shops are around Khao San Road, of all places. Can't recommend anyplace in particular for gold or pearls, and I wouldn't even think about buying gems in Bangkok.
JKD
Sep 22, 07, 10:23 pm
I have a personal relationship with this family; they own two stores:
ABC Jewelry in Central World Plaza and
Trez Jewelry in Siam Paragon.
Their quality is high and prices good considering the quality level. Our colleagues have been very happy with their purchases. I recommend them highly.
ABC Jewelry in Central World Plaza and
Trez Jewelry in Siam Paragon.
Their quality is high and prices good considering the quality level. Our colleagues have been very happy with their purchases. I recommend them highly.
pallensf
Sep 23, 07, 7:31 pm
wonderful replies! I will use these as a guide...
hugs!
Patrick :)
hugs!
Patrick :)
Kalboz
Sep 24, 07, 2:59 am
The Atlanta Hotel, a rather exotic spot in BKK not too far from the JW Marriott (Atlanta is either a hippy haven or a charming refuge from BKK stress, depending on your view) provides a guide to BKK written by the proprietor.
Among the points in the book, NEVER buy jewelery in BKK if you do not have a very good long time friend from a very good Thai family who will personally take you to a place where his family goes. If you do ANY thing else, you will be cheated.
Don't know about the jewelery, but the book does have lots of good advice.
Personally, I prefer to buy rather cheap stuff in the Weekend Market. Then I don't have to worry about the ripoffs.
http://www.theatlantahotel.bizland.com/
Among the points in the book, NEVER buy jewelery in BKK if you do not have a very good long time friend from a very good Thai family who will personally take you to a place where his family goes. If you do ANY thing else, you will be cheated.
Don't know about the jewelery, but the book does have lots of good advice.
Personally, I prefer to buy rather cheap stuff in the Weekend Market. Then I don't have to worry about the ripoffs.
http://www.theatlantahotel.bizland.com/
SaigonCyclo
Sep 24, 07, 3:41 am
They have a good reputation and have had several US Presidents buy jewelry there.
http://www.venus-thailand.com/
http://www.venus-thailand.com/
biggestbopper
Sep 24, 07, 11:15 pm
IMHO, no US Presidents have ever bought any jewelry in Bangkok. They may have been given some by the Thai government.
They don't have to worry about being cheated. But, you do (darn it). @:-)
They don't have to worry about being cheated. But, you do (darn it). @:-)
SaigonCyclo
Sep 26, 07, 6:34 am
IMHO, no US Presidents have ever bought any jewelry in Bangkok. They may have been given some by the Thai government.
They don't have to worry about being cheated. But, you do (darn it). @:-)
Their pictures are autographed in the shop, so they probably have at least been there. Many other high ranking officials have also been there.
They don't have to worry about being cheated. But, you do (darn it). @:-)
Their pictures are autographed in the shop, so they probably have at least been there. Many other high ranking officials have also been there.
iancanton
Sep 26, 07, 10:12 am
Among the points in the book, NEVER buy jewelery in BKK if you do not have a very good long time friend from a very good Thai family who will personally take you to a place where his family goes. If you do ANY thing else, you will be cheated.
the above applies largely to jewellery that contains gemstones, such as rubies.
for plain gold jewellery, things are much simpler.
the big, air-conditioned chinese gold shops in yaowarat (the bigger, the better) are an excellent place to buy good value 23-carat gold jewellery sold by weight, with a small labour charge added. this is the kind that is traditionally bought by thai people as a store of value and u are not likely to be cheated, as such jewellery is extremely easy to value. each gold shop posts the buying and selling price of gold in the window, so u can compare prices. the disadvantage of such jewellery is that it is physically very soft.
the link below might be of help in ur research. it also has a picture of a typical gold shop counter.
http://www.thaigoldjewelry.com/
ian. :)
the above applies largely to jewellery that contains gemstones, such as rubies.
for plain gold jewellery, things are much simpler.
the big, air-conditioned chinese gold shops in yaowarat (the bigger, the better) are an excellent place to buy good value 23-carat gold jewellery sold by weight, with a small labour charge added. this is the kind that is traditionally bought by thai people as a store of value and u are not likely to be cheated, as such jewellery is extremely easy to value. each gold shop posts the buying and selling price of gold in the window, so u can compare prices. the disadvantage of such jewellery is that it is physically very soft.
the link below might be of help in ur research. it also has a picture of a typical gold shop counter.
http://www.thaigoldjewelry.com/
ian. :)