After a brief visit to Siem Reap, and the temples of Angor Wat, it was back to work in Bangkok! Even our “southern souls” were tested by the heat and humidity of this bustling city along the Chao Praya river. It’s starting to feel like the endless summer!

This is our third trip here to source jewelry, where the focus is on gem stones. It may sound odd to the American consumer, but much of the rest of the world is very “compartmentalized”. You want gold,– you go to Kerala, or Jaipur, India/ you want stones,— you go to Ceylon, and Thailand. (in China there is one city for socks! another for porcelain.)

This year with the economy we have focused on the semi-precious stones (easier on our budget and yours). Aquamarine, amythest, carnelian, peridot: and some of the lesser known but beautifuly colored stones such as labrodite, citrine, black spinel, green onyx, and rainbow moonstone.

I will be combining these with the pearls once we reach Beijing for a new and more up-dated look in fashion pearls. I’ll try to post pictures of the unset stones on the web page tonight so that you can see them. All beautifully cut and clear—they’re gorgeous!!!

If you have seen something that you’d like to emulate, or have an idea for something that you need for a particular outfit, send me an e-mail.

We’ll work together to create someting unique and affordable for you!

We’re happy to hear that ya’ll are having a beautiful fall!

Marty and Rex