June 8th, 2009
The World of Gems in Thailand
Thailand has had the reputation throughout the Orient as being the center of culture and civilization. This has been demonstrated in the Thailand luxury hotels, and the rich heritage of the architecture and the art of the country. Known for their exquisite design and delicate craftsmanship, the artists of Thailand have been well known for creating some of the most beautiful works in the world. Many of the techniques have been passed down generation after generation, and many of the traditional characteristics are still in use today. One of the industries that has been a key to the economic and artistic world is that of jewelery making and fine gem stones. Much emphasis in Thailand is place on the beliefs that certain gems, jewels and stones affect the success and the fortune of those wearing them. This belief extends to clothing colors as well, that the time of year, and the date of birth should guide each person in the colors best suited to provide one with these benefits.
Thailand has some of the finest artisans, known throughout the world for their craft, as well as being a location of resources for the precious stones. Many regions have produced sapphires, such as Si Saket, Kanchanaburi, and Phetchabun. And many other districts are known for the rubies. These rubies are well sought for by the jewelery industries around the world, apparently possessing magical beauty in the deepest red. These rubies are a large component in the credit given to Thailand as the “Land of Jewels”.
What began as a few artisans working out of their huts, has turned into and international exporting business. The jewelry industry is among the top 10 economic institutions in the country, which serves in creating millions of jobs for the citizens, and contributing billions of dollars each year to the economy. The pricing in Thailand is reasonable and the product is of the highest of quality, bringing many foreigners to the country in search of possessing one of the incredible creations. What makes this sector, in this country, even more competitive on the world market, is that the raw materials used to make jewelry in this country is exempt from tariffs, and for any traveler purchasing pieces, the Government reimburses those with the taxes they are charged when leaving the country. For those want the glamor of finely crafted pieces, of the highest quality, Thailand is the place to find them.
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