SSEF at GemGenève (10-13 May, Booth B7-1)
SSEF is honoured to take part in the upcoming first edition of the GemGenève show at Palexpo in Geneva. We will be offering coloured gemstone express testing services at our booth B7-1. Further, Dr. Michael S. Krzemnicki will be giving a talk during GemGenève, details of which can be found further below. S
Origin determination and traceability: An overview for gemstones
Origin determination and traceability: An overview for gemstones. Presentation at GemGenève 2019 by Dr. Michael S. Krzemnicki.
Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar—A Detailed Inclusion Study by Raman Microspectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy
Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar—A Detailed Inclusion Study by Raman Microspectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2019, 36(5), 418-435.
Padparadscha-like Fancy sapphires with Unstable Colours Colouration Mechanisms and Disclosure
Padparadscha-like Fancy sapphires with Unstable Colours: Colouration Mechanisms and Disclosure. Published in InColor, 2019, No. 41, 92-94.
SSEF at Baselworld 2018 (22-27 March, Booth: 3.0/E23)
During BaselWorld 2018 (22 – 27 March), SSEF will be offering its convenient gemstone and pearl testing services. You can find us in the first floor of Hall 3 at booth No. 3.0/ E23, at a different location than in past years. The phone number at our booth (+41 61 699 51 29) remains the […]
Blockchain, Chain of Custody and Trace Elements: An Overview of Tracking and Traceability Opportunities in the Gem Industry
Blockchain, Chain of Custody and Trace Elements: An Overview of Tracking and Traceability Opportunities in the Gem Industry. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 36, 3, 212-227.
A Preliminary SIMS Study Using Carbon Isotopes to Separate Natural from Synthetic Diamonds
A Preliminary SIMS Study Using Carbon Isotopes to Separate Natural from Synthetic Diamonds. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2018, 36, 1, 38-43. Author(s) : H.A.O. Wang, L.E. Cartier, L.P. Baumgartner, A.-S. Bouvier, F. Begué, J.-P. Chalain, M.S. Krzemnicki
Neutron Radiography and Tomography: A New Approach to Visualize the Internal Structures of Pearls
Neutron Radiography and Tomography: A New Approach to Visualize the Internal Structures of Pearls. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2018, 36(1), 56-63.
DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls, Corals and Ivory: A Brief Review of Applications in Gemmology
DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls, Corals and Ivory: A Brief Review of Applications in Gemmology. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2018, 36, 2, 152-160. Author(s): L.E. Cartier, M.S. Krzemnicki, B. Lendvay, J. B. Meyer
Padparadscha-like fancy sapphires with unstable colours
Padparadscha-like fancy sapphires with unstable colours from Madagascar. Fancy sapphires recently found in Madagascar showing an unstable colour, shifting from pinkish orange (padparadscha-like) to pink after a fading test are reported. Read Report (PDF)