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BUYING
GEMS & JEWELLERY IN THAILAND |
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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.
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
The mark of genuine,
high quality, value-for-money
fine jewellery items |
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. |
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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.
 Look
out for the Jewel Fest Club
logo mark when you're next shopping
for fine jewellery, precious
and semi-precious gems.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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JEWEL FEST CLUB (JFC)
Thai Gems and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA)
Buyer Information
Web link: www.jewelfest.com |
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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 |
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Thai Gems and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA)
Web link: www.thaigemjewelry.or.th/Default.aspx?tabid=1494&language=en-US
Jewel Fest Club
Web link: www.jewelfest.com |
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