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Hi my friends, I hope you don’t mind but before you head off on your summer vacation, I’ve planned a last minute trip for each of us. So pack your bags and please make sure to bring your bathing suit and plenty of sunblock because we are headed over to the beautiful Andaman Sea.

Exploring the beautiful waters of the Andaman Sea

Long fabled amongst travelers for its legendary beaches, remote location, world-class diving, & emerald green & blue waters, the Andaman Sea takes even the most experienced explorers breath away upon arrival.

I find the tranquility & the peace you experience when ‘Free Diving’ to be so calming to the soul.

Located to the west of Thailand, the Andaman Sea is home to close to 300 islands with only a dozen open to tourist. This modern day paradise with spectacular jungles has not only been the destination for Hollywood films but is home to one of the last Nomadic tribes in the world.

I’ve explored many remote villages around the world who live independently from today’s modern lifestyle, but I had never met a tribe of ‘Sea Gypsies’ like the people of the Molken Village.

Last year I was lucky enough to spend a week exploring not only the picturesque islands of the Andaman Sea, but also the stunning waters that surround them. Under the expertise of a local guide, I learned about the rich history of these islands and the ‘sea gypsies’ who inhabit them. I also had the opportunity to go ‘free diving’ into some of the most pristine waters I’ve ever experienced.

There is nothing like the angelic faces of children, no matter where I travel, they have the biggest impact on my experience.

I quite often see the face of my own daughter Olive in the faces of the children I meet during my explorations.

I knew this trip would be the inspiration for our next JAI Collection after the very first day of exploring these beautiful waters. It truly is a magical place, whether I was exploring its lush jungles or experiencing the diverse and exotic marine life, inspiration was around every corner

I spent hours each day under the sea, exploring every nook and crevice of each coral shelf I came upon. New marine life greeted me with each blink of my eyes.

I saw some of the most beautiful living art that I’ve ever experienced while exploring these untouched waterways.

Throughout our history, water has come to symbolize many things to many people around the world. Whether in works of faith, art, or legendary tales, the relationship between man and water is as important today as it was at the beginning of time.

Traveling throughout Asia I’ve always been drawn to the legend of the Koi fish and decided to do our own interpretation as the first figurative design within the Andaman Sea Collection.

I chose blue topaz as the color of the eyes of the Koi designs to reflect the crystal blue waters of the sea.

My time exploring all the wonders of the Andaman Sea helped me better understand the universal symbols of the ocean: purity, freedom, courage, and empowerment.

I love mixture of leather and silver. The two Koi fish intertwined is a symbol of good fortune, happiness, and harmony.

I’m excited to bring these inspirations and experiences to life for you in our newest JAI collection, the Andaman Sea, which will debut this Saturday, May 23rd at 9pm ET with my friend Jill Bauer. Please join me for an hour of beautiful new designs and all the inspirations behind them. If you are a morning person, then please join me at 5am that Saturday morning with a cup of coffee for an hour of your favorite JAI designs with Stacey Stauffer.

Safe Travels / Scott

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I’m also excited to share with you more new designs within our Sukhothai Collection and our Croco Collection. This new double headed croco cuff was one of the most requested new designs that I received from you.