SSEF Scholarship recipients 2025
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the inaugural SSEF Educational Scholarships in Gemmology, awarded annually to individuals with a passion for gemmology. These scholarships, established by the SSEF Foundation to make gemmological education more accessible, allow recipients to take an SSEF course fr
SSEF closed 20 December – 2 January
Our whole team would like to thank you for your confidence in our services and for following us on our social media accounts. We wish you peaceful holidays and look forward to working with you in 2026. We would like to inform you that the SSEF laboratory will be closed for the holidays from December 20th [&hel
Julia Griffith joins SSEF as Head of Education
We’re pleased to announce that Julia Griffith FGA, DGA, EG recently joined SSEF to lead our education programs, bringing extensive experience in gemmology training. Formerly with Gem-A and founder of The Gem Academy, Julia is passionate about inspiring professionals and gem enthusiasts through innovative, acc
SSEF at the 99th CIBJO Congress
As part of a Swiss non-profit foundation, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF recognises its responsibility to go beyond laboratory services and to actively contribute to the integrity, transparency, and advancement of the gem and jewellery sector. The 99th CIBJO Congress is currently taking place in Paris (2
SSEF at the 38th IGC Conference
The recent International Gemmological Conference (IGC 2025), held in Athens, brought together leading researchers and laboratories from around the world to present the latest advances in gem science. Among the contributors, two researchers from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF presented findings on two rel
Applications now open for the Second Edition of the SSEF Education Scholarships
SSEF is delighted to launch the second edition of its two annual educational scholarships in gemmology. Each scholarship offers the winner the opportunity to attend a course at SSEF free of charge. In addition, SSEF will cover the costs of economy flights and hotel accommodation (for one participant) required t
SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 11 – 21 September 2025
We will be in Hong Kong 11 – 21 September offering our on-site testing services, during the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fairs. Equipped with our mobile instruments and spectrometers, we will be testing coloured gemstones (no diamonds or pearls) at the Asia World Expo (AWE, 15 – 19 September 2025, b
SSEF at GemGenève (08-11 May 2025, Booth L09)
SSEF is honoured to take part in the upcoming edition of the GemGenève show at Palexpo in Geneva. We will be offering coloured gemstone express testing services at our booth L09. SSEFGemGenève Booth L0908-11 May 2022 (May 7th is setup day, goods can be submitted from 10am onwards)Tel: +41 79 219 72 38 (only d
SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 26 February – 08 March 2025
We will be in Hong Kong 26 February – 08 March offering our on-site testing services, during the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fairs. Equipped with our mobile instruments and spectrometers, we will be testing coloured gemstones (no diamonds or pearls) at the Asia World Expo (AWE, 02 – 06 March 2025,
SSEF Mourns the Loss of Former Director Professor Henry A. Hänni
January 13, 2025 Basel, Switzerland – It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Henry A. Hänni, former Director of the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, who died peacefully at his home in Basel on January 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Professor Hänni, whose remarkable career spa