Overview of Swiss Gemmological Institute
- Located in Basel, Switzerland
- Founded on August 22, 1972
- Part of the Schweizerische Stiftung für Edelstein Forschung (SSEF)
- George Bosshart was the first director
- Dr. Michael Krzemnicki is the current director
Services Offered by Swiss Gemmological Institute
- Analysis of precious stones and jewelry
- Issuing test reports for colored gemstones, diamonds, and pearls
- Expert independent advice to gemmological clientele
- Gemmological training courses from basic to specialized
- Strong focus on gemstone authenticity, origin, and treatments
Recognition and Memberships
- Recognized by the International Confederation of Jewellers and Goldsmiths (CIBJO)
- Member of the International Colored Stone Association (ICA)
- Member of the Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC)
- Introduced full gem treatment disclosure policy in 1998
- Committed to maintaining high standards in gemstone testing
Research and Innovations
- Collaborates with leading Swiss universities and gemmological laboratories
- First gemmological laboratory to offer testing for Beryllium diffusion in corundum
- Successfully extracted DNA from pearls for DNA fingerprinting
- Developed the ASDI instrument for detecting synthetic diamond melee
- Introduced radiocarbon age dating of pearls as a service
Notable Discoveries and Publications
- Published a book called SSEF Standards & Applications for Diamond Reports, Gemstone Reports, and Test Reports
- Unveiled a new methodology to extract DNA from precious coral samples for species identification
- Various articles and publications in scientific journals and gemological magazines
- Continuous contribution to gemmological knowledge and skills in the trade
- Regular updates and advancements in gemstone testing techniques and technologies
Swiss Gemmological Institute Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/swiss-gemmological-institute |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Gemmological_Institute |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7658875 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/04z_wj5 |