1/15/2013

Review of New Orchid Jade Factory, Chiangmai by Frommer's

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New Orchid Jade Factory Frommer's Recommended

7/7 Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai


Review of New Orchid Jade Factory, Chiangmai by Frommer's

One of many shops with a wide variety of lacquered orchid jewelry. Petal earrings, which come in the most vivid (though natural) colors, are featherweight, perfect in this hot climate, and cost about 300B ($12) a pair. There's also beautiful jade jewelry and carved standing pieces, exported to Gumps in San Francisco, among others. Although the Chinese and traditional Thais prefer green jade, the superior Burmese jade or jadeite (as opposed to nephrite, Chinese jade) comes in shades of gold, white, red, or lilac. A well-cut pendant costs anywhere from $150. Rubies, sapphires, and semiprecious stones are sold here.

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