Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Sourcing at Siam Gems Club 🌍
At Siam Gems Club, ethical sourcing is not a marketing term.
It is the natural result of the way gemstones are mined, traded and processed in the regions we work with.
Most of our gemstones come from Thailand – particularly from traditional gemstone regions such as Chanthaburi, Trat and Bo Rai - as well as from Myanmar and Pailin in Cambodia - places that have been part of the global gemstone trade for generations.
Bangkaja Mine, Chanthaburi, Thailand
Mining as a Family Craft
Gemstone mining in these regions is not industrial.
It is small-scale, local and rooted in family structures.
The mines are usually modest, open-pit operations owned and operated by families. The work is carried out by relatives and close members of the community – often neighbours – who have many years of experience and responsibility for the operation.
Working conditions are calm, safe and familiar. The pace is unhurried, and each gemstone is treated with care rather than efficiency. Knowledge is passed down through generations, and mining remains a respected craft rather than a production process.
These mines are open places. They can be visited. Conversations are welcome. Hospitality is part of the culture.
Lung Samran Mine, Chanthaburi, Thailand
Uncle Samran shines a light on a sapphire that has just been mined.
Presence Instead of Distance
We are regularly on site in Chanthaburi, Trat and the surrounding gemstone regions – often once or twice a month.
We meet our partners, visit mines, exchange news and sometimes see newly excavated gemstone batches directly at the source.
Seeing raw stones come out of the ground, cleaning them, examining their natural structures and imagining their future after cutting or heat treatment creates a direct and honest connection to the material we work with.
This proximity is the basis of our sourcing.
The team at one of our visits to Bangkaja, Chanthaburi, Thailand
Respectful Use of Natural Resources
Many historic gemstone mines in Thailand and neighbouring regions are approaching their natural limits.
Therefore, gemstones are mined carefully and in small quantities.
This naturally leads to a respectful use of resources and a conscious approach to what the earth offers us. The surrounding ecosystems in regions such as Chanthaburi, Trat and Pailin have remained largely intact, and mining continues in harmony with the local environment.
In the Bo Rai region, divers recover rubies from the riverbed near the Thai–Cambodian border.
Long-Term Relationships Built on Trust
Our sourcing is characterised by relationships that go far beyond mere transactions.
Some of our closest partners have been working with us for over 15 years and are considered part of our family. Trust, consistency and mutual respect characterise these partnerships.
This also applies to selected gemstones from Africa, which are sourced through trusted partners and dealers within the Chanthaburi gemstone community – often in small, individual quantities and through long-standing personal relationships.
Traditional gemstone cutting by our trusted and longterm partner Khun Suriya
A Family Business by Nature
As a family-run company, we value personal exchange, transparency and long-term cooperation.
For us, ethical sourcing means knowing the people behind the gemstones, visiting their places of origin whenever possible and being part of the community that brings these natural treasures to light.
Every gemstone we offer reflects not only its natural beauty, but also the calm, respectful and humane manner in which it was sourced.
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