Video: Watch our latest talk about synthetic diamonds (AGTA Tucson)
Synthetic Diamonds: What’s New and What’s Next? Join Julia Griffith FGA DGA EG from SSEF as she explores intriguing findings from SSEF’s latest research and unpacks what gemmologists need to know now.
Unheated Pink Sapphire from Madagascar with OH-related 3232 and 3185 cm–1 FTIR Bands
A new article in the Journal of Gemmology by SSEF gemmologists examines OH-related FTIR bands at 3232 and 3185 cm⁻¹ — peaks that are often interpreted as indicators of heat treatment.
The 30th Edition of SSEF Facette is now available
The wait is over! We are proud to announce the publication of the 30th edition of SSEF Facette magazine. This milestone issue continues our three-decade tradition of sharing cutting-edge research and insights from the Swiss Gemmological Institute.
SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 26 February – 08 March 2026
We will be in Hong Kong 26 February – 08 March 2026 off […]
New insights on Paraíba tourmaline origin determination
Determining the geographic origin of Cu-bearing tourmal […]
SSEF at Tucson AGTA show (02 – 06 February 2026)
SSEF is honoured to take part in the upcoming edition o […]
SSEF Scholarship recipients 2025
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the inau […]
SSEF closed 20 December – 2 January
Our whole team would like to thank you for your confide […]
Julia Griffith joins SSEF as Head of Education
We’re pleased to announce that Julia Griffith FGA, DGA, […]
SSEF at the 99th CIBJO Congress
As part of a Swiss non-profit foundation, the Swiss Gem […]