Rings Ban Rong Khun, Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand VIP Rough, cut and polished gemstones, from a lapidary workshop in Chiang Rai
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From the rough stone to the finished jewel
Dakanda Gems is a gem cutting workshop in Ban Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, run by Mr. Kritthum Piathip.
Here, stones are bought rough and worked by hand: jade is sliced, and gemstones of every kind are cut and polished, from precious stones like ruby and sapphire to jade, quartz, amethyst, tourmaline and garnet.
The workshop also makes jewelry settings of all types to order, so a stone can leave the shop as a finished ring or pendant.
And because the craft should be passed on, Dakanda Gems teaches gem cutting and how to identify and tell gemstones apart.
Come and see the showroom, bring your own stone, or send us a message on LINE.
Every stone is different. I cut each one by hand, to show the best of its color.
Behind the work
The Search
Stones are searched for in riverbeds, washed and sieved by hand, then sorted by type: jade, quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, ruby, sapphire and more.
Raw Stone Selection
Each rough stone is examined under the loupe: its color, clarity and inclusions decide what it can become.
Cutting & Polishing
The stone is shaped and its facets are cut one by one on the wheel, then polished to reveal their brilliance.
The Setting
The finished gem is set by hand in a ring, pendant or earrings, made to order around the stone.
Inside Dakanda Gems
Come and see us
Visits welcome
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Report
Laughing Buddha in Natural Jadeite, Type A, 31.45 ct — AIG Certified
Reference: DG-012
Stone: Natural jadeite, Type A-JADECarving: Laughing BuddhaWeight: 31.45 ctMeasurements: 24.55 x 30.00 x 7.20 mmColor: Purple / Green / WhiteOrigin: Burma (Myanmar)Hardness: 6.5 - 7.0Presentation: Loose (unmounted)
Certificate: AIG (American International GemLab) Gemstone Report no. GEM20251128153263, dated 28 November 2025. The report can be verified online at www.aiglabs.com. The certificate photos are shown at the end of the gallery.
About jadeite: jadeite is the rarer and harder of the two minerals sold as jade, and the one most prized in Asia. "Type A" is the trade grade for jadeite that has not been bleached, dyed or impregnated with resin: only cut and polished in the traditional way. Burma (Myanmar) is the world's main source of fine jadeite.
About the Laughing Buddha: the smiling, round-bellied figure known as Budai (Hotei in Japan) is a symbol of happiness, abundance and good fortune, and one of the most loved subjects in carved jade.
Price on request: send us a message with the reference.
See the stone and its report at the workshop: 116 Moo 1, Laan Mai Hom, Ban Rong Khun, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000. Call or LINE Mr. Kritthum Piathip: 095-494-4412 (international +66 95 494 4412), LINE ID: v152219. Open every day, 8 am to 5 pm.
พระสังกัจจายน์แกะสลักจากหยกเจไดต์ธรรมชาติ Type A จากพม่า สีม่วงอ่อน เขียว และขาว น้ำหนัก 31.45 กะรัต มีใบรับรอง AIG
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About Dakanda Gems
Precious and semi-precious gemstones, rough, cut and polished. Jade cutting and gem cutting of all types, gem cutting lessons and gemstone identification, and jewelry settings made to order. Workshop in Ban Rong Khun, Chiang Rai. Phone 095-494-4412, LINE ID: v152219. Open every day, 8 am to 5 pm.
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