New digital order forms for submissions to SSEF
In order to simplify testing submissions to SSEF we now provide clients the option of filling out a digital order form. Please note that all gems or jewellery submitted to SSEF for testing require an order form to be filled out and signed. These new order forms are quicker and easier to fill out, given [&hellip
SSEF introducing new service using DNA fingerprinting technology that finally enables identification of pearl species
The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is introducing a new service to support the documentation of the origin and provenance of pearls, in partnership with the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Zurich. It is made possible by a substantial expansion of the organisation’s DNA fingerprinting re
SSEF FACETTE MAGAZINE 2020
The latest edition (May 2020) of SSEF’s Facette magazine is now available online as a PDF. This magazine brings you reports of our latest gemmological research and findings, courses and other SSEF activities. – Age dating of gems– GemTrack™– Laser inscription of gems– DNA f
Breakthrough scientific study on precious coral identification leads to new DNA coral fingerprinting service by SSEF
BASEL, SWITZERLAND: MAY 19, 2020 – A breakthrough study entitled “DNA fingerprinting: an effective tool for taxonomic identification of precious corals in jewelry”, authored by researchers from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and the University of Zurich’s Institute of Forensic Medicine (IRM)
Special conditions on SSEF-Ferrari shuttles
We are pleased to announce that as a measure of support for the international gem and jewellery trade we are offering special conditions on most regular SSEF-Ferrari shuttles until December 31st 2023. Until December 31st 2023, the Ferrari shuttle to SSEF from the following locations will be free of c
Special conditions on SSEF-Ferrari shuttles to and from Hong Kong and Bangkok February 24th – April 30th 2020
In light of the difficult situation in Hong Kong and mainland China, and the postponement of the March Gem & Jewellery shows, SSEF has decided to support the trade by offering special conditions on SSEF-Ferrari shuttles from Hong Kong and Bangkok until late April. From 24th of February up until April 30th,
SSEF in Bangkok 13 – 17 January 2020
We will be in Bangkok 13 – 17 January 2020 offering our on-site testing services. Our office is in the gem trade district at the Silom Road. Equipped with our instruments and spectrometers, we will be testing coloured gemstones. Please contact us to make an appointment. More information on our Bangkok offi
SSEF’s ASDI achieves 100% accuracy during testing by DPA’s ASSURE Program
The Automated Spectral Diamond Inspection (ASDI) device, an automated small synthetic diamond screener that was first released in 2014 by the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, has been evaluated by the ASSURE Program of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) and proved to be one the few instruments to have su
Courses at SSEF in 2020
The dates for courses at SSEF in 2020 have been announced. Come and take a course with us to advance your gemmological knowledge! We will be offering a range of courses in 2020 that cover a wide variety of topics including: introduction to gemmology, origin determination and treatment detection of coloured gem
DNA species identification of ivory
The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has become the first gem laboratory worldwide to introduce DNA fingerprinting of ivory as a standard client service. It involves a scientific method that can provide valuable information about the species of ivory being used in jewellery and ornamental objects, in order to