PLOY INTHA

Though the season right now in Thailand is cool and dry, it is still a great experience to stroll along Patong Beach on Phuket Island.

One of the country's most popular beaches, it boasts plenty of active and relaxing options to enjoy. Thailand is also the home of featured jewelry designer Ploy Intha.

PIOTR MALYSZ

Initially constructed as a wooden fortress in the 11th century, Poland's Będzin Castle would be reconstructed in stone during the reign of Casimir the Great around the 1300s.

After several centuries of disrepair, the castle underwent a restoration in the mid 1950s and now houses a museum. Poland is also the home of featured jewelry designer Piotr Malysz.

PEKKA HIRVONEN

The 15th century Olavinlinna Castle in Finland is situated on a small island that overlooks Lake Saimaa.

Its varied architectural details points towards a past that includes construction by Swedish builders, and a subsequent occupancy by Russians. Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Pekka Hirvonen.

QUOTABLE GEMS - HALLE BERRY

The times may have changed, but the people are still the same. We're still looking for love, and that will always be our struggle as human beings.

Halle by halle berry eau de parfum perfume spray - women's

HRATCH BABIKIAN

Today we visit the United States' largest municipal building, the Philadelphia City Hall in Pennsylvania.

Scottish architect John McArthur, Jr. designed the building, and at 548 feet tall, it is the second tallest "masonry" building in the world. Pennsylvania is also currently home to featured jewelry designer Hratch Babikian.