Kanchanaburi is known mostly because of the movie Bridge over the River Kwai.
But they are also known for their Black spinel. There’s rough, there’s faceted and some incredibly ornate jewellery.
Some of the first pictures are taken in a private museum. Mama has gifted pieces to the royal family over many years.
The machinery they use is basic, but the results are fabulous.
For those of you who don’t realise Black spinel can also be called onyx and black jack.
