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Thailand

Thailand: Chanthaburi / Kanchanaburi

Historic ruby and sapphire area and major cutting/trading center; many stones are heat treated.

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Production data

Gem species from this origin

Black Spinel
25% of global production
Purple Sapphire
15% of global production
Star Ruby
12% of global production
White Sapphire
11% of global production
Yellow Sapphire
11% of global production
Green Sapphire
10% of global production
Star Sapphire
9% of global production
Blue Sapphire
8% of global production
Sapphire
8% of global production
Ruby
6.5% of global production

Percentages are estimated market-origin shares of global production. Not audited mine statistics.

Geography

Location