Jewelry as gifts is always a hit. In Bangkok, you can buy high quality silver jewelry at good prices.
To make sure that the silver items you are going to buy is genuine, look for the .925 stamp which means the item is made of 92.5% silver. You can also opt for the higher quality hill tribe silver pieces that are made of 99% silver. These unique bracelets, ear rings and necklaces are painstakingly handcrafted by tribal folks in Northern Thailand.
Be aware that some vendors sell replicas of hill tribe silver products. If you want to help the tribes, you can shop online through their official sites. This guarantees the authenticity of the products and the financial rewards the tribes will have.
BEST GIFTS FOR: Spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, parents
PORTABLE LEVEL: Easy to manage
PRICE RANGE: 180 to 18,000 baht ($5.00 – $500.00)
WHERE TO BUY