Trace DNA from a century‐old holotype specimen resolves taxonomic uncertainties: the case of the Hawaiian pink precious coral
Trace DNA from a century‐old holotype specimen resolves taxonomic uncertainties: the case of the Hawaiian pink precious coral (Pleurocorallium secundum), a CITES‐listed species used in jewelry.
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,
The age of gems (2025)
Presentation by Dr. Michael S. Krzemnicki at the 2025 AGA conference in Tucson in February 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
SSEF at Tucson AGTA show (03 – 09 February 2025)
SSEF is honoured to take part in the upcoming edition of the AGTA show in Tucson (AZ, USA). We will be offering coloured gemstone express testing services at our booth in the East Galleria. SSEFAGTA Booth in the East Galleria03 – 09 February 2025 Tel: +41 79 219 72 38 (only during AGTA Tucson show) [&hell
SSEF closed 21 December – 5 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 2025. We would like to inform you that the SSEF laboratory will be closed for the holidays from December 21st [&hel
SSEF Scholarship recipients 2024
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
Gemmological Characterisation of Emeralds from Musakashi, Zambia, and Implications for Their Geographic Origin Determination
Gemmological Characterisation of Emeralds from Musakashi, Zambia, and Implications for Their Geographic Origin Determination. Journal of Gemmology, 2024, 39, 4, 338-350.
New research on Musakashi emeralds published
SSEF researchers have published their recent research on Musakashi emeralds in the latest edition of the Journal of Gemmology. Abstract: Emeralds from the Musakashi area of Zambia entered the gem trade in early 2002 inrather small quantities. Faceted stones are mostly available in smaller sizes (1–5 ct) but o