Somsiri Juntamin

Somsiri Juntamin precious metal and gemstone jewelry

“Hi! I’m Somsiri Juntamin; my nickname is ‘Ple.’ I was born in 1969 in Sa Kaeo province (the eastern part of Thailand).

“I went to study in Bangkok when I was 13. I finished my Hotel and Tourism Management studies and worked in Bangkok until I was 36 years old; then I came back to live in Sa Kaeo.

“I have enjoyed dressing up since childhood, and have always been interested in beauty and jewelry, so I’ve been trying to make it by myself. The first product I sold was a pair of earrings. My province is located near Chanthaburi (a center of gemstone mining), so I had an idea to select some beautiful gemstones to make earrings. It was nice, but not a very fine piece.

“I tried to improve my design and was picky when choosing natural gemstones. Fortunately, I have a friend in Chiang Mai who helps me with silver materials.

“Apart from making jewelry, I also make some snacks to sell in the neighborhood.

“My life goals are to earn a lot of money so I can travel abroad to find inspiration, new concepts, and designs; and to have a workshop to build jobs for other people in my neighborhood.

“I hope everyone will love my jewelry. Thank you.”

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“Hi! I’m Somsiri Juntamin; my nickname is ‘Ple.’ I was born in 1969 in Sa Kaeo province (the eastern part of Thailand).

“I went to study in Bangkok when I was 13. I finished my Hotel and Tourism Management studies and worked in Bangkok until I was 36 years old; then I came back to live in Sa Kaeo.

“I have enjoyed dressing up since childhood, and have always been interested in beauty and jewelry, so I’ve been trying to make it by myself. The first product I sold was a pair of earrings. My province is located near Chanthaburi (a center of gemstone mining), so I had an idea to select some beautiful gemstones to make earrings. It was nice, but not a very fine piece.

“I tried to improve my design and was picky when choosing natural gemstones. Fortunately, I have a friend in Chiang Mai who helps me with silver materials.

“Apart from making jewelry, I also make some snacks to sell in the neighborhood.

“My life goals are to earn a lot of money so I can travel abroad to find inspiration, new concepts, and designs; and to have a workshop to build jobs for other people in my neighborhood.

“I hope everyone will love my jewelry. Thank you.”

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24k Gold-Plated Amethyst and Garnet Waterfall Necklace 'Stylish Rose'

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24k Gold-Plated Kyanite and Amethyst Waterfall Necklace 'Lilac Sweet'

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24k Gold-Accented 6-Carat Tourmaline Beaded Strand Bracelet 'Creativity Reflections'

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Modern Drop-Shaped Lapis Lazuli Silver Dangle Earrings 'Modern Drop'

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Brushed-Satin Finished Tourmaline Silver Dangle Earrings 'Minimalistic Drop'

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24k Gold-Plated Prehnite and Amethyst Dangle Earrings 'Wise Bliss'

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Modern Lapis Lazuli Beaded Dangle Earrings from Thailand 'Bright Curve'

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Alison i considered keeping these for myself, but i know my friend will love these earrings and that they will look so good on her.

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May 20, 2022

L Liana

very nice and delicate work

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April 26, 2022

M Mary

I can’t tell you how many compliments I get when I wear these earrings—they look so cool with just about anything! I hope to find at least another pair like them with perhaps a different color of stones. They’re just perfect.

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January 26, 2022

S Steffi

They are the perfect length. I like long, dangling earrings(sexy) and they show in my longer dark hair. Wear them most days. They make me feel sophisticated and elegant!

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November 29, 2021

A Alison

i considered keeping these for myself, but i know my friend will love these earrings and that they will look so good on her.

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October 26, 2021

N Nilika

Got these for my teenager. She loves these lightweight spiral earrings with a polished smoky quartz suspended from a chain giving an interesting twist to the earring. The two separate parts are very well put together giving it the right amount of movement.

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August 6, 2021

S Sherry

I love these beautiful earrings! The apatite beads are a vivid blue and the design is so elegant and delicate.

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July 14, 2021

N Nancy

Love these dainty earnings!

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June 28, 2021

E Ellen

These earrings are dazzling and I love them!

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April 8, 2021

L Laura

Beautiful craftsmanship. Lovely showing on the ear. Can be worn casually or for formal occasions.

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March 11, 2021

S Sophia

Dainty and elegant perfect for special occasions. As expected they are a little fragile.

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February 19, 2021

T Toby

Very elegant and matches almost everything I have, surprisingly. They look lovely against my hair, and hang just low enough to be seen and appreciated.

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January 22, 2021

B Barbara

Elegant, nicely crafted, and they frame my face beautifully. I'm very happy with my purchase.

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July 17, 2020

L Lori

Omgosh! These earrings are so unique and lovely! Will enjoy wearing them with anything, from casual to dressy!

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May 22, 2020

J Jeanette

Very light. I like the way the lapis beads swing on the chains.