SSEF at GemGenève (03-06 November 2022, Booth J16/17)
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 J16/17. SSEFGemGenève Booth J16/1703-06 November 2022 (November 2nd is setup day, goods can be submitted from 10am onwards)Tel: +41 79 2
50 years of SSEF: special symposium & gathering of key industry leaders in Basel
For 50 years, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has been the forefront of scientific gemmological research and testing to support a thriving gemstone and jewellery trade. In tribute of both its mission and accomplishments, some 150 industry leaders and opinion-makers from around the world gathered in Basel
Synthetic moissanite with reflectivity of diamond
Synthetic moissanite with reflectivity of diamond. The Journal of Gemmology, 38(4), 323-325.
Demantoid from Kerman Province, South-east Iran: A Mineralogical and Gemmological Overview
Demantoid from Kerman Province, South-east Iran: A Mineralogical and Gemmological Overview. The Journal of Gemmology, 38(4), 329–347.
ISO standards in the diamond trade: history and benefits (2022)
Presentation at the 2022 Rendez-Vous Gemmologiques de Paris Conference by Jean-Pierre Chalain (original version of this presentation was in French, this version has been translated into English)
SSEF at Jewellery & Gem World Singapore (27-30 September 2022, Booth 5B36)
SSEF will exhibit at Jewellery & Gem World Singapore (27-30 September 2022, Booth 5B36)
The value of pearls: A historical review and current trends
The value of pearls: A historical review and current trends. Published in GemGuide, May/June 2022, 1-8.
Paraiba or Not? Cu-bearing Tourmaline with a Distinct Fe Concentration
Paraiba or Not? Cu-bearing Tourmaline with a Distinct Fe Concentration. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2022, 38 (1), 20-22.
SSEF turns 50 – enter quiz and win prizes!
SSEF turns 50 in 2022! The non profit Schweizerische Stiftung für Edelsteinforschung was founded on August 22nd 1972 by Swiss trade organisations. Test your knowledge (all the answers can be found on our website) with 10 questions about SSEF and gems, and enter the draw to win three fantastic prizes. First pri
Damage caused to gemstones by lasers during jewellery repair
Damage caused to gemstones by lasers during jewellery repair. Journal of the Gemm. Ass. of Hong Kong, Vol. 43, 23-27.