SSEF scientists author first published study of new high-quality emerald type from Afghanistan
The first detailed study characterising an emerald type from Afghanistan that has recently become available in the gemstone trade has been prepared by a team of scientists from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, and published in the most recent edition of Journal of Gemmology. One of the challenges posed by
NEW RESEARCH ON EMERALD ORIGIN DETERMINATION
Origin determination of emeralds is a fascinating subject. In our efforts to gain greater insights into gemstones from different origins, SSEF has developed a new machine-learning-assisted chemical data visualization approach for emerald characterisation. The case study compared 168 emeralds from different orig
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 2024. Until December 31st 2024, the Ferrari shuttle to SSEF from the following locations will be free of charge up
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