moogradod Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 As we are heading for Pattaya soon and some anniversary is up I would like to ask the experienced locals if anyone can recommend a trustworthy jeweller to my wife (Thai) and me. Thanks a lot for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSVANPELT Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 buy your jewellery gift at home and bring with you, no reason to take a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Cartier or Tiffany at Emporium. If you're going to buy rocks, buy rocks that are certified internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thank you all for your suggestions. I cannot afford anything of Cartier or Tiffany. The reason I am still thinking of buying something in Thailand is: 1. My wife has some Thai gold and any gold puchased elsewere would not be 24 carat (in Switzerland it is 18 carat) and therefore not matching well 2. The price you pay for manufactoring outside Thailand (like Switzerland) is multiples, making the finished jewellery much more expensive I can hardly believe that all the shops I have seen in Pattaya in the past are only offering fakes. Some do display extremely nice pieces. Anybody who can really help ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Mark up on jewelry is very high in Europe/USA. But if you a referring to buying gold jewelry then any of the Chinese gold shops would be ok with very low markup for the workmanship. Edited March 26, 2016 by Spaniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks Spaniel I have been purchasing gold many times over the years, but never in combination with a stome like emerald, ruby or amethyst. This time I wold like to buy a combination of a ring with a stone and earrings with a stone. Hope someone can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantak1 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have bought some diamond rings for my wife from a place called Shada on beach rd. Near bay watch restaurant. It was a bit less expensive than in the shops I checked in the states. Nice quality also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Can you recommend a trustworthy goldshop near soi buakhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 From what I understand precious stone settings are never done in 24ct as the metal is to soft so not considered strong safe enough to clasp the stone. I bought an 18ct necklace & earing set with rubies from a contact in Hatton Gardens in London for my missus when our first was born. The young 'un snapped the chain on the necklace & we brought it into a jeweller in Pattayaland for repair. First thing he did was to say it was poor quality & he offered to buy it for a 1/3 of what I paid. I thanked him for the offer & left. Never been inside a Thai jewellers since just the gold shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Unfortunately I wouldn't trust any tradesman in this country. They will all try it on with you. Be careful, this isn't the west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canathai8 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Sure - and they undoubtedly have a few trustworthy, freelancer kathoey as well - good as gold But don't hold your breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Unfortunately I wouldn't trust any tradesman in this country. They will all try it on with you. Be careful, this isn't the west. This is the west....the wild one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 From what I understand precious stone settings are never done in 24ct as the metal is to soft so not considered strong safe enough to clasp the stone. I bought an 18ct necklace & earing set with rubies from a contact in Hatton Gardens in London for my missus when our first was born. The young 'un snapped the chain on the necklace & we brought it into a jeweller in Pattayaland for repair. First thing he did was to say it was poor quality & he offered to buy it for a 1/3 of what I paid. I thanked him for the offer & left. Never been inside a Thai jewellers since just the gold shops. an utmost reason insinuating all Thai jewelry shops resort to fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Unfortunately I wouldn't trust any tradesman in this country. They will all try it on with you. Be careful, this isn't the west. yep! only honest people in the "west" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangsaenguy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I've always dealt with Jeannie or her brother, Jeff who had Diamond's on Beach Road. He told me that the rent was killing him and was planning to relocate. Can not find them now. 20 years ago they had a shop across from Montien called Jeannie's Gems. Anyone have any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks everybody. You all have a point here. Especially the comment 18Karat vs. 24Karat with stones makes a lot of sense. Thanks SidJames ! So if we opt for stones I might really look here in Zurich first since my argument of 24Karat gold is void. If nothing is found we may switch to a pure gold version and then I know where to look. Bought some dozens Baht in the past. ...althought I think it is still tempting ...are not rubies found nearby (Myanmar) and I remember the big blue stones in wonderful necklaces I have seen many times - but I think you are right - there is a risk which I would not have in Zurich - exept for the exorbitant prices you pay for everything here. Even for tiny 18 Karat gold necklaces the prices ar ridiculous here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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