SSEF Mourns the Loss of Former Director Professor Henry A. Hänni
January 13, 2025 Basel, Switzerland – It is with […]
SSEF validates the ASDI-500 device and provides unique worldwide service for melee diamonds down to 0.5mm
ASDI-500, is the world’s first automatic device to verify the nature of diamonds – natural diamonds VS laboratory-grown diamonds VS diamond simulants – down to the tiny size of half a millimeter (0.5mm or 500 micrometers, hence its name ASDI 500).
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
SSEF conducts analysis of cobalt-blue spinel from a newly reported source in Tanzania
For several months already a supply of blue cobalt-bearing spinel has been appearing in the gem trade, including some stones of remarkable size -up to 40 carats- and quality. According to information from reliable sources, the source of the new find is a deposit located about 20 kilometres south-east of Mahenge
Scientists report breakthrough in precious coral traceability using novel genetic-testing method on samples seized by customs
BASEL, SWITZERLAND: FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – An internationa […]
New emeralds from Musakashi in Zambia appear in the market
Advanced testing using Laser Ablation Inductively Coupl […]
LMHC makes progress on harmonisation of colour description and new treatment issues
Significant achievements in the harmonisation of wordin […]
Detecting low temperature heated rubies from Mozambique
SSEF has conducted an extensive research project to est […]
Trade alert: ‘Kashmir-like’ sapphires from Madagascar
This trade alert focuses on those sapphires from this n […]
Age dating of natural pearls as a client service
The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has become the fi […]