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    The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand
    The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand
    The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand
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    The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand

    By Kim Rix

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    This pocket travel guide is part of the ‘Gemstone Detective’ series, created for those planning a trip to the vibrant country of Thailand. Known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, Thailand is famous for its exquisite gemstones and jewellery.

    Written by Kim Rix, a gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has travell

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFilament Publishing
    Release dateJan 22, 2019
    ISBN9781912635511
    The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand
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    Kim Rix

    Kim Rix is a professional photographer and gemmologist (GIA). Based in London where she lives with her husband, Kim travels extensively and has gathered a vast amount of the best local knowledge from her world-wide contacts.

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