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Contact Information for Gemology Schools, Labs, Research & Appraisal Facilities
Included in this Category are lists of facilities with direct contact information. Please contact GemologyOnline Administration for additions or corrections.
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AGL: American Gemological Laboratories
AGL is an independent, cutting edge lab providing identification reports, detailed enhancement reports, country-of-origin or provenance reports, as well as complete colored stone analysis documents tailored to gems of unique importance.
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AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences)
In my opinion, this school is the greatest value on the planet for pursuing a rounded gemological education!
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CIBJO (Confédération International pour la Bijouterie, Joaillerie)
CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation, represents the interests of all individuals, organisations and companies earning their livelihoods from jewellery, gemstones and precious metals, covering the entire industry from mine to marketplace in the various production, manufacturing, trading and retail centres.
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Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Questions pertaining to Gem-A
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GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Questions or comments pertaining to the GIA
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GGTL Laboratories
Thomas Hainschwang's & Frank Notari's GGTL is on the cutting edge of international gemological research.
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GIA Current Research
GIA is providing cutting edge research articles on many current gemological topics.
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GWLAB
GWLAB™ is an independent gemological chain of laboratories, founded by Gemewizard® - a pioneer in the development of software solutions for colored stones, fancy colored diamonds and jewelry industries, enabling the analysis, description and communication of color in gems.
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Lotus Gemology
Lotus Gemology, the world's only gemological lab specializing in ruby, sapphire & spinel.
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Miscellaneous Grading and Appraisal Labs
Discussions concerning facilities not mentioned above
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SGL: Stone Group Labs
Stone Group Laboratories, LLC, provides non-destructive, advanced gemological testing services to the trade and offers global consulting services as well as custom research projects regarding colored gemstones.
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SSEF: Swiss Gemmological Institute
The Swiss Gemmological Institute, SSEF, has made significant discoveries and developments in the world of gemmology since its founding in 1974.
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World Gem Foundation
The World Gem Foundation is a non-profit international organization that is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and study of gemmology through their comprehensive range of theoretical and practical gemmological courses and programs.
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