Stunning 5 Thai Baht Gold Chain 23K 76 grams ZM 28" Start Price USD 4,248.87 Current Price USD 4,248.87 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 20, 2008 Location Pattaya City, Chonburi See more about 'Stunning 5 Thai Baht Gold Chain 23K 76 grams ZM 28"' Description Description: This listing is for one brand new Thai Baht 23K gold chain, the weight is five baht which means it contains almost three oz of pure gold, 76 grams. This is a stunning show piece that is unseen by most people in the west. This chain will be the center piece of your gold collection. The chain is very long about 28" in length and for most women it will be a very nice extra long chain, and will also fit all men very well. The style is a  open rounded link and barrel, with patterns with engraved on the links. and barrels. The chain  uses the classic Thai clasp that is found on all Thai jewelry, it can be opened and closed unlimited times because it is made of 23K pure gold. See information below about real Thai Baht Gold. Please do not be fooled by other sellers on eBay who list Thai Baht Gold that is just a cheap plating or coated in gold, these cheap copies are not worth your time and effort. If you want real Thai Baht Gold from legal licensed Thai Government suppliers, this is the listing for you. Each year I spend over half my time in SE Asia and Thailand finding great new products and deals from the Kingdom of Thailand. Even if you travel here yourself you would not be able to find most of my unique listings, and if you could you would pay much more. Check out my other items and auctions. For BUY IT NOW prices please go to my eBay Store . Many more Thai Baht gold items are listed in my eBay store.   About Thai Baht Gold Thai gold goes back a long way. Indeed the word Siam, as Thailand was originally called, means 'gold' in Sanskrit; the Indians called it Suvannabhumi ( Land of Gold ), and the Chinese Jin Lin ( Peninsula of Gold ). The gold trade, which stretches back about 2000 years, was probably the first contact that Thailand had with the outside world. Suphanburi (province of gold) in central Thailand and nearby Utong (plentiful gold) may have been centers of the gold industry. Baht gold jewelry has been produced for hundreds of years by the skilled Thai Baht gold craftsmen, who have always enjoyed a excellent reputation for creating beautiful designs with flawless workmanship. In Thailand the government controls who can use the term " THAI BAHT GOLD " it is known and recognized worldwide as being 96.5% purity of gold by product weight (23K) making it among the highest gold content jewelry made anywhere in the world today. The remaining 3.5% consists of silver and bronze. Thais use a unique unit of measurement for weighing gold, the "baht" which is precisely 15.244 grams. Most gold shops will display on their windows the current buying and selling price of a "baht" of gold bullion of 96.5% purity. The term baht is also the Thai currency unit which is somewhat confusing, this listing is for baht gold. In the early days of Thailand’s history there were few banks in the countryside and provinces and Thai Baht gold jewelry was commonly used as an currency. Baht gold is easy to keep, and could be used in trade and commerce, or converted back into any currency at anytime. Thai gold jewelry "Baht Gold" is a convenient and smart way to invest in a gold objects of beauty that can wear and enjoy. Unlike the gold found in America and other Western countries that is 14K, and only 50% gold, or 18k and less than 75% real gold. This is your chance to own real Thai Baht gold 96.5% pure for what you would pay in the States for 14K gold, get almost double the gold at the same price! Condition: This item is brand new. Please look at the photo for more detail. Terms:  You may pay by check, money order,  or Paypal to confirm shipping address. The buyer may return the item if I have misrepresented it here. Payment is due within 3 days of the close of the auction. Non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and item relisted. I'm a ebay powerseller, id verified, with a 99% positive rating you can buy with confidence, and receive great hassle free service. Because of the large number of auctions that I run I need all bidders to use Ebay's check out system. Even if you are paying by check or money order you must check out with this system. If you can not I asked you respectfully please do not bid. Please read my about me page for more information and terms of Fishinglines sales. By placing a bid or purchase you agree to these terms and conditions. Shipping: I ship everyday using the postal service, this item will be shipped by registered priority airmail  & EMS Worldwide Express Mail Service, with full online tracking. These are the safest way to ship gold throughout the world. For more information about shipping and customs for International shipments please goto my about me page. Please see my about me page for more information about shipping. Worldwide S & H for this item by registered airmail to anywhere in the world  is $19.95, or by EMS with full online tracking $26.95.    Be sure to add me to your favorites list! PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. fishinglines Store Place a Bid!