Gem and Jewelry Museum, Gemological museum in Silom, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Gem and Jewelry Museum in Bangkok is an exhibition space housing minerals, gemstones, and jewelry pieces arranged in different zones that follow the journey from origin to processing. The rooms display the complete path from extraction to finished jewelry creation.
The museum was established by the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand to document the country's gemstone industry development. The collection preserves important mineral specimens and shows how this industry grew in Thailand over time.
The museum showcases traditional jewelry-making methods that developed in Thailand and reflect local craftsmanship skills. Visitors can observe how these techniques are still applied today when working with gemstones.
The location is divided into eight different zones that use computer-aided information systems to help visitors understand the content. Professional guides offer tours in multiple languages and help visitors explore the museum thoroughly.
The museum has a special section where the fluorescent properties of minerals become visible through scientific lighting methods. These displays show how stones glow under special lights and offer a unique way to discover minerals.
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