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ewelry has become an essential fashion-related shopping product in this day and age. Not even too much but rings, bracelets, necklaces or earrings, little girls to men purchase and wear them. Today, I would like to introduce you to the beautiful handicraft jewelry shops and its history of creating such marvelous jewelry. 

Myanmar Gems and Jewelries

Most of the best jewelry shops in Myanmar are located in Bogyoke Aung San Market, Yangon. Bogyoke Aung San Market is famous for its gold and gems shops, and clothing shops. Myanmar’s jewelry sector is one of the essential economic sector of Myanmar can be broadly divided into two main parts:

Gems:

Precious stones like jade, sapphires, spinel, pearls and ruby have been found in Myanmar since time immemorial. Even now, these valuable stones are still being mined in Myanmar.

Gold and Silver Jewelries:

Myanmar is also known as the “Golden Land” because of its huge reserves of gold. In olden times, most people were classified by the weight of a person’s gold jewelry which was considered to be his or her essential wealth. As for silver, it has been used since time immemorial to make a variety of items like bowls, utensils, coins, jewelry and so on.

Gemstones Street market in Yangon 
Gemstones Street market in Yangon 

Myanmar Unique Jewelry Brands

Nowadays, many designer jewelry brands are starting to use these natural resources to create their own handmade designs and sell with more options. The combination of modern and traditional styles has given birth to some truly amazing pieces of jewelry.

Jewelry brands, also best gold shops are plentiful in Myanmar, but here there are some unique ones with imitable designs which can prove Myanmar ways of creativity and Myanmar cultures. Having a taste of these brands will give uniqueness to your life.

1) PADI Jewelry

Products: Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings

Main Material: Amber, Gold, Jade, Ruby, Amethyst

Honored for solo designs then mostly inspired from Kachin traditions is a unique way of this PADI. They also mention that they are characterized by the incorporation of Myanmar traditional handmade crafts and techniques with a modern sensibility. It is so awesome that every piece of this brand is handcrafted by local artisans using local materials.

The PADI brand has certain features and services such as the collections named “Maka“, ”Fall color edition”. The ideas are respected and handicrafts are needed. Available from 20k to18k gold but all are personalized. One who loves Myanmar traditions combined with modern accessories are a must purchase option. 

MEKA White Jade Set by PADI Jewelry
MEKA White Jade Set by PADI Jewelry
White and Green Jade Drop Earrings by PADI Jewelry
White and Green Jade Drop Earrings by PADI Jewelry
Ruby Necklace by PADI Jewelry
Ruby Necklace by PADI Jewelry

2) Eden Jewelry

Products: Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings

Main Material: Gold, Sliver, Stainless Steel, Beaded, Stones, Leather

Located in Yangon, but well known for its inimitable designs. Eden’s designs are ever with it’s colorful intentions and aspirations. “Each of our purchases will directly benefit the women in Eden’s comprehensive program to reach, rescue and restore trafficking victims” which is a well proposed brand.

"Time to Raise" products collection is inspired by "Hong An" a girl who bravely freed and flew from difficulties as an eagle. "Time to Speak Up" products collection will encourage you to walk your paths, to speak up your ideas. For "Long Lost Precious Collection", the story is about the time to feel freedom and fly home. In addition, “Walk on water" products collection can give both exciting, fresh and confident feelings to the users. 

Not only the products represent a glorious trademark of women empowerment, but also display virtually beautiful and well produced handmade products, it is so worth buying and wearing. Price ranges are from 3K to 7k Myanmar Kyats, about 15 to 60 in US dollars. But the coating is chic and precise, they can last long to five years. Wonderful!

For fancy lovers, Eden Jewelry is more meaningful with its story behind and its purpose and services afterwards. Eden Jewelry is the most suitable as a one stop shop for the International market as they have an online store where you can made payments and choose certain features, services and designs. So , don't hesitate to have a taste of this Eden Jeweler.

Wrapped in Love Necklace
Wrapped in Love Necklace
Seek Justice Bangle bracelet
Seek Justice Bangle bracelet
Desert Sunrise Pendant Necklace
Desert Sunrise Pendant Necklace

3) Ma Ma the Jeweller

Products: Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings

Main Material: Gold, Ruby, Pearls, Diamonds, Amthyst, etc..

      "Ma Ma" means "elder sister" in Myanmar. She, herself, the girl who loves jewelry, can give a lot of services such as giving advice to the customers on how to wear as an essential part of fashion. It is noteworthy for wonderful designs, with a sweet price, handcrafted in Myanmar by well-experienced goldsmiths.

Accessible from 18k to 24k gold, some are with unique gems and some are with rare stones with good quality. All can be custom-made products. From ancient designs to modern, you deserve to invest in gems and jewelry.

Earrings by Ma Ma the Jeweler
Earrings by Ma Ma the Jeweler
Locket by Ma Ma the Jeweler
Locket by Ma Ma the Jeweler
Ring by Ma Ma the Jeweler
Ring by Ma Ma the Jeweler

4) Chit Par Jewelry

Products: Necklaces, Earrings, Rings, Lockets

Main Material: Spinel, Ruby, Moonstone

Classy Jewelry is for women but charming Jewelry is for girls, Right? "Chit Par” means “Love me” and jewelry is earned to get other ways of attention to the owner. Modern chic designs with spinels, it is essential jewelry for youths. At the same time, it seems youthful for a mature person. Designs are premium but prices are not. Pendants’ designs are also brilliant. Products like Classy rings but also modernized are the strengths of the brand. I am sure everyone will get the shining days plus attention with Chit Par Jewelry.  

Necklace by Chit Par Jewelry
Necklace by Chit Par Jewelry
Earrings by Chit Par Jewelry
Earrings by Chit Par Jewelry
Ring by Chit Par Jewelry
Ring by Chit Par Jewelry

Support our Local Brands

If you are wondering where to find gold shops to get jewelry in Myanmar, the above are some of the local brands that you should check out! By supporting these businesses, you are also supporting the local economy and artisans. So next time you are looking for a special piece of jewelry, remember to consider these Myanmar brands!

 If you are an investor, or have a hobby with collecting gems or jewelry, I surely recommend checking these brands of Myanmar. Feel the luxury life with this amazing handicraft of jewelry brands.

Author : Nzi


Posted 
January 3, 2022