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SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 26 February – 08 March 2026
We will be in Hong Kong 26 February – 08 March 2026 offering our on-site testing services. Equipped with our mobile instruments and spectrometers, we will be testing coloured gemstones (no diamonds
New insights on Paraíba tourmaline origin determination
Determining the geographic origin of Cu-bearing tourmaline poses a significant challenge in gemmology, particularly when traditional microscopic methods yield inconclusive results. This study applies
SSEF at Tucson AGTA show (02 – 06 February 2026)
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 B
SSEF Scholarship recipients 2025
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 b
SSEF closed 20 December – 2 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 2026
Julia Griffith joins SSEF as Head of Education
We’re pleased to announce that Julia Griffith FGA, DGA, EG recently joined SSEF to lead our education programs, bringing extensive experience in gemmology training. Formerly with Gem-A and founder o
SSEF at the 99th CIBJO Congress
As part of a Swiss non-profit foundation, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF recognises its responsibility to go beyond laboratory services and to actively contribute to the integrity, transparency
SSEF at the 38th IGC Conference
The recent International Gemmological Conference (IGC 2025), held in Athens, brought together leading researchers and laboratories from around the world to present the latest advances in gem science.
Applications now open for the Second Edition of the SSEF Education Scholarships
SSEF is delighted to launch the second edition of its two annual educational scholarships in gemmology. Each scholarship offers the winner the opportunity to attend a course at SSEF free of charge. In
SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 11 – 21 September 2025
We will be in Hong Kong 11 – 21 September offering our on-site testing services, during the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fairs. Equipped with our mobile instruments and spectrometers, we wil
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
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, w
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
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 B
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