Silver & turquoise jewelry

Bhutanese silverwork features filigree patterns, turquoise and coral inlays, and ritual symbols like the vajra and endless knot. Koma (silver brooches used to pin Kiras at the shoulder) are iconic. Buy from family-owned workshops in Thimphu and Paro. Weigh the silver — genuine pieces are stamped with 925 or higher. Turquoise can be dyed — ask for origin.