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BUYING GEMS & JEWELLERY IN THAILAND
 
 
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Jewel Fest Club Official Insignia
The mark of genuine,
high quality, value-for-money
fine jewellery items

 

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.

The JFC logo features an icon of a ruby ring with the names 'TGJTA' and 'Jewel Fest Club', is affixed in front of all JFC member outlets. This logo is registered with the Department of Intellectual Property and its use is reserved exclusively for JFC members.

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.

To provide the best quality gems and jewellery products at the most reasonable prices with money back guarantee to both local as well as customers from abroad.

Today the JFC consists of more than
50 respectable gems and jewellery companies who have agreed to adopt high standards of product quality, conduct their business in good faith based on ethical standards, and provide customer satisfaction.

Prior to being awarded membership, members of the JFC are first required to be members of the Thai Gems and Jewellery Traders Association (TGJTA) to ensure that they are first recognised by the accredited trade organisation.

Gems and jewellery items purchased from establishments displaying the Jewel Fest Club logo mark are certified for their authenticity and quality.

Customers are assured that the products have been made from quality raw materials and are of superior craftsmanship and design.

Products bought from a JFC shop also carry a money-back guarantee. If buyers have reason to believe that the goods they bought from a JFC member are not of the standards claimed, goods can be returned for a refund.


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Look out for the Jewel Fest Club logo mark when you're next shopping for fine jewellery, precious and semi-precious gems.

When you buy a piece of jewellery from an establishment which is clearly identified as a member of the Jewel Fest Club, your purchase will be duly recorded, and a certificate with details of the purchase will be issued.

The certificate will clearly state the nature and price of the purchase. It will also guarantee a refund. 90% on condition that you return the merchandise in good condition to the point of sale within 30 days.

A refund of 80% is guaranteed if the items are returned in the original condition after 30 days but within 45 days of purchase.

If purchases are made by credit card, an applicable bank charge may be deducted by the seller, but refunds must be paid within 30 days of the item(s) being returned to the point of sale, and in the currency in which the purchase has been made by the client. Such refunds may take the form of either cash or bank draft.

The Club is supervised by the TGJTA with committee members from related public and private organisations including the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, Department of Export Promotion and the Tourist Police and Tourist Assistance Centre.


Thailand has long enjoyed world recognition for its quality gems and jewellery As a multi-million baht source of jobs, foreign exchange and domestic income, the gems and jewellery industry is of great importance to the country. If therefore, there are unethical operators who tarnish the reputation of Thailand and its gems and jewellery industry, measure have been undertaken to ensure that unscrupulous operators are being isolated and deprived of business. TAT has therefore renewed its call for Thailand's jewellery shops to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and products in dealing with customers, and has promised continued marketing support for those who do so by raising the visibility of the Jewel Fest Club and encouraging visitors to shop only at the JFC-registered outlets.

TAT will continue to promote Thailand as one of the world's quality gems and jewellery shopping destinations by promoting JFC activities through our various channels and in-house media, both domestically and internationally. Visitors are being encouraged to buy jewellery products from only JFC member outlets.

Look out for the Jewel Fest Club logo mark when you're next shopping for fine jewellery, precious and semi-precious gems.


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)

942/152 Charn Issara Tower - 15th Floor
Rama 4 Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500.

Phone : (66 2) 267 5233-6, 235 3039
Fax : (66 2) 267 5237-8, 235 3040
E-mail : tgjta@mozart.inet.co.th
Web site : www.tgjta.com OR www.thaigemjewelry.or.th

 
 
 
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