Upcoming on-sites: Münich (Oct. 2021) and Geneva (Nov. 2021)
We are pleased to announce that we will be present with on-site testing services in Münich (Germany) during the GemWorld show (22-24 October 2021) and GemGenève from 4 – 7 November 2021 in Geneva (Switzerland). Our booth number in Münich will be: B6.450 Our booth number at GemGenève will be: A39 Pleas
SSEF FACETTE MAGAZINE 2021
The latest edition (June 2021) 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. – The Science of Gem Testing – New Afghan emeralds– Machine learning at SSEF R
SSEF launches free online courses on major gems in English, French and simplified Chinese
The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has launched a series of free-of-charge, online courses, entitled “Understanding Gemstones.” With each covering a specific gem, the courses are comprehensive and self-paced by the student, who is able to start and complete them at any time via SSEF’s Internet-based le
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 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