At Mr.Spinel Where Passion Meets Perfection in Every Gemstone
Passion & Precision
We are driven by a passion for gemstones, carefully sourcing and delivering only the most beautiful and brilliant stones to our clients.
The Crown Jewels
Our specialty lies in exceptional Spinels, Sapphires, and Rubies. We guarantee that each gem is a masterpiece of quality and craftsmanship.
Bangkok's Gem Legacy
From our home in Bangkok, a city celebrated for its gemstone heritage, we offer a direct link to the world’s most sought-after treasures.
Ethics & Excellence
Every gemstone we offer is ethically sourced and certified, giving you confidence and peace of mind whether you’re a collector, jeweler, or enthusiast.
🌟 The Visionary Behind MrSpinel: From Passion to Perfection 🌟
Mr. Spinel’s journey began in 2000, during his first year of university. He traveled to the gem mining town of Mong Hsu to help his uncle in a shop selling mining equipment. While there, he found himself captivated by the world of colored gemstones.
At the time, Mong Hsu was known exclusively for rubies. Without any formal resources or seminars available, he began to teach himself, all while balancing his work to save for tuition. After two years, he felt a strong desire to trade gems. His family, however, viewed the gem trade as too unstable. His father famously warned him, “If you suddenly need money, what will you do with a gemstone? You can’t trade it for rice when you're hungry.”
Undeterred, he began working as a motorbike taxi driver in the mining areas to save up the capital he needed. The road was difficult, filled with costly mistakes, and at times he lost everything. But each failure only fueled his determination.
His path changed when a fellow driver invited him to Mogok. During the two-day trip, he was gifted a gemstone he had never seen before: spinel. It looked like vivid colored glass, but its value was unknown. He brought the stones home to research, becoming more and more fascinated. But others in the trade dismissed it, saying it had no value.
He saw something different. He saw its brilliance rivaling diamonds, its 200+ natural colors, and the fact that each stone was unique and untreated. For him, spinel represented infinity.
Determined to give spinel the recognition it deserved, he began collecting and trading it, slowly building trust in its beauty. In 2014, he introduced spinel to Bangkok and Chanthaburi. Back then, most gem dealers were more familiar with stones like tourmaline and aquamarine. They brushed him off, but they couldn't forget the man who wouldn't stop offering spinel. They began calling him "Mr. Spinel."
Fifteen years later, spinel has soared from obscurity, with its market value surging over 500%. The nickname, once given in jest, is now a mark of respect. It reflects a journey of vision, grit, and an unwavering love for beauty.