Buying gems & jewellery in Thailand

THE Jewel Fest Club (JFC) founded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in 1995 represents a joint effort by the Royal Government of Thailand and the private sector to establish quality standards and promote ethical operations in the gems and jewellery trade in Thailand.

When a jeweller becomes a JFC member, the establishment is presented with an Official Club Plaque, the official insignia of genuine, high-quality and value-for-money products. Jewel Fest Club Official Insignia is the mark of genuine, high quality, value-for-money fine jewellery items.

The JFC is a non-profit organization, established under the cooperation and supervision of the Thai Gems and Traders Association, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Tourist Police, the Department of Export Promotion and others.

It is dedicated to monitoring product quality control among Club Members to create utmost confidence in the authenticity and value of customer purchase(s) thereby enhancing the good image of the Thai industry, particularly the retail sector, as well as trade promotion. Gems and jewellery items purchased from establishments displaying the Jewel Fest Club logo mark are certified for their authenticity and quality.

Be wary of any encounter with strangers who pose as students, tour leaders etc. that ends up requiring your presence in an acquainted gems/ jewellery shop. An encounter of this nature could possibly lead to a gem scam.

Buying gems or jewellery to resell at double or triple the purchase price is an impossible proposition under any circumstances and should not be attempted.

If you are unsure about the reputation of a particular establishment, check back with the Jewel Fest Club or the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association.

JEWEL FEST CLUB (JFC)
Thai Gems and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA)

Buyer Information
Web link: http://www.thaigemjewelry.or.th/Default.aspx?tabid=- 1498

Contact information:
JEWEL FEST CLUB / THAI GEM AND JEWELRY TRADERS ASSOCIATION
919/119, 919/615-621 Jewelry Trade Center,
52th FL, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Tel: +66 (0) 2630 1390-7
Fax: +66 (0) 2630-3257
E-mail: info@thaigemjewelry.com

Web link: www.thaigemjewelry.or.th/Default.- aspx?tabid=1494&language=en-US