WKT 019 Gems Gallery - The Worlds Largest Jewellery Store

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Tour: WKT 019 – Gold, Jewelry & Gems in Thailand

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World's Largest Jewellery Shop

Gems Gallery

Bangkok – Phuket – Chiang Mai – Pattaya

Khao Sok National Park, A true rainforest of origin - 2½ hours drive from Phuket, Krabi, Ao Nang, Phang Nga, Khao Lak, Nature lovers paradise, wildlife, jungle, Art's river view lodge, Chiew Larn Lake, Rajjabrapa Dam, jungle raft, a dream land of mist and mountains

Thailand is The East’s recognized center for trading in processed gemstones.

Professional and courteous service

Handwork to the smallest detail

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Purchases are accompanied by certificate and lifetime guarantee

International ISO 9001:2000 standards for cutting, quality and setting of precious stones have allowed GEMS GALLERY to win favor and trust among customers worldwide. More than 4 million people and over 300 leading companies make a visit every year. Gems Gallery has become the place where Thailand visitors come to shop for gems and jewelry. The service provided is professional, courteous and informative. With more than 2,000 employees GEMS GALLAEY is The World's Largest Jeweller. The Thai government is part owner of the company.

When arriving, a short slideshow presentation will tells the story about the processing of Thai gem stones.

Why can GEMS GALLERY sell quality gems under the international market value?

Gems Gallery is a wholesale business, serving customers with a reference to the local community.

Gems Gallery is a wholesale business and do not operate mail-orders and has no website.

Gems Gallery has mines in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and co-operates with many other countries.

Gems Gallery has its own team of jewelers who cuts and follows the process to the finished product.

Gems Gallery has low developing and processing costs.

A purchase at Gems Gallery will generally said always be valued higher by experts in your country.

Precious metal and gem prices follow the international market price.

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Get a 12% refund of the total jewel purchase when it exceeds THB 25,000.

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Jewellery history and use

A piece of jewellery is an object worn only for show. It is not a garment in the usual sense, but something to bear on the dressing, or directly on the body. Jewellery will usually be attached with an exquisite metal and thus represent a certain value. Jewellery is often considered to be better, the more expensive they were. That why jewellery traditionally has been used as a way to exhibit wealth. Similarly, the jewellery was also an expression of showing power: Who that had a beautiful crown, or whose wife wore the most expensive jewellery might be the most important man. Most kingdoms have a collection of crown jewels, which is used only on special occasions. Historically, they have also served as a symbol of the royal house's power and might. Traditionally, jewellery was worn mainly by women and only slightly for men. In later European history, the only acceptable jewellery for men was cufflinks, a tie-clasp and engagement / wedding ring. Today a (simple) necklace or ring in one ear is also accepted, although it is still considered improper for higher occasions.

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Description of various gemstones & metal finishes

Amethyst has historically been the most prized gemstone in the quartz family. It is treasured for its purple hue, which can range in tone from light to dark.

Emeralds are one of the three main precious gemstones (along with rubies and sapphires) and are known for their fine green to bluish green colour. They have been treasured throughout history, and some historians report that the Egyptians mined emerald as early as 3500 BC.

Jade is most commonly associated with the colour green, but can come in a number of other colours as well. Jade is closely linked to Asian culture, history, and tradition, and is sometimes referred to as the stone of heaven.

Jasper is a gemstone of the chalcedony family that comes in a variety of colours. Often, jasper will feature unique and interesting patterns within the coloured stone. Picture jasper is a type of jasper known for the colours (often beiges and browns) and swirls in the stone’s pattern.

Quartz refers to a family of crystalline gemstones of various colours and sizes. Among the well-known types of quartz are rose quartz (which has a delicate pink colour), and smoky quartz (which comes in a variety of shades of translucent brown). A number of other gemstones, like Amethyst and Citrine, are also part of the quartz family. Rutilated quartz is a popular type of quartz containing needle-like inclusions.

Ruby – Rubies are known for their intense red colour, and are among the most highly valued precious gemstones. Rubies have been treasured for millennia. In Sanskrit, the word for ruby is ratnaraj, meaning king of precious stones.

Sapphire - The most popular form of sapphire is blue sapphire, which is known for its medium to deep blue colour and strong saturation. Fancy coloured sapphires in various colours are also available. In the United States, blue sapphire tends to be the most popular and most affordable of the three major precious gemstones (emerald, ruby and sapphire).

Turquoise is found in only a few places on earth, and the world’s largest turquoise producing region is the southwest United States. Turquoise is prized for its attractive colour, most often an intense medium blue or a greenish blue, and its ancient heritage. Turquoise is used in a great variety of jewellery styles. It is perhaps most closely associated with southwest and Native American jewellery, but it is also used in many sleek, modern styles. Some turquoise contains a matrix of dark brown markings, which provides an interesting contrast to the gemstone’s bright blue colour.

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Some gemstones (like pearls, coral, and amber) are classified as organic, meaning that they are produced by living organisms. Others are inorganic, meaning that they are generally composed of and arise from minerals. Some gems, for example, amethyst, have become less valued as methods of extracting and importing them have progressed. Some man-made gems can serve in place of natural gems; an example is the cubic zirconia, used in place of the diamond.

Metal finishes

An example of gold plated jewellery

For platinum, gold, and silver jewellery there are many techniques to create finishes. The most common are high-polish, satin/matte, brushed, and hammered. High-polished jewellery is by far the most common and gives the metal the highly-reflective and shiny look. Satin, or matte finish reduces the shine and reflection of the jewellery and is commonly used to accentuate gemstones such as diamonds. Brushed finishes give the jewellery a textured look, and are created by brushing a material (similar to sandpaper) against the metal, leaving 'brush strokes'. Hammered finishes are typically created by using a soft, rounded hammer and hammering the jewellery to give it a wavy texture.

Some jewellery is plated to give it a shiny, reflective look or to achieve a desired colour. Sterling silver jewellery may be plated with a thin layer of 0.999 fine silver (a process known as flashing) or may be plated with rhodium or gold. Base metal costume jewellery may also be plated with silver, gold, or rhodium for a more attractive finish.

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