The Gem and Jewelry Museum in Bangkok is worth visiting not only for lovers of gold and diamonds, but also for anyone interested in geology and gemology — the science of precious stones.
The museum is divided into several thematic exhibitions. One of the exhibits tells about the origin of precious stones and their mining in mines. The next hall demonstrates the processes of stone cutting and the criteria for assessing their clarity and quality classification.
In the exhibition dedicated to precious metals, you will learn how gold, platinum, and silver are produced and how true masterpieces of jewelry art are made from refined metals. A separate exhibition is dedicated to diamonds — real, synthetic, and even artificial.
Much attention is paid to the national characteristics of the jewelry trade and gemstone mining. Thailand is famous for its high-quality and inexpensive jewelry. High-grade diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are mined in the country. The Thai city of Chanthaburi is even home to the largest precious stone market in Asia, where prices start at 5 dollars. If you plan to buy diamonds, sapphires, or finished jewelry with them during your vacation, we recommend first visiting the gem museum and only then, armed with the knowledge you have gained, heading to the market for treasures.
