The Hidden Gem Podcast – Episode #6 with Brian Cook: On Paraíba tourmaline and a colour the world had never seen
Geologist and gem hunter Brian Cook joins Laurent Cartier to talk about a life spent chasing crystals in Brazil — and about being one of the first people outside the country to see Paraíba tourmaline.
New Free Online Gem Courses in Farsi and Italian
Our collection of free gemmology courses keeps expanding. After English, French, Chinese, Japanese and Burmese, learners can now discover the world of gems in Farsi and Italian, bringing SSEF’s expertise to an ever wider audience.
Applications now open to win 5 Full-Access Tickets to TREASURES
SSEF is pleased to offer five scholarship sponsorships for students and young academics wishing to attend the Treasures – International Colloquium, taking place at the Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon.
The Emerald Course: Online. Video-based. All-inclusive.
Whether you are a gem professional or a gemstone enthus […]
SSEF on-site testing in Hong Kong, 10 – 20 September 2026
Have your coloured gemstones tested by SSEF right here […]
Applications now open for the 2026 Education Scholarships
We are delighted to announce that applications are now […]
SSEF in Bangkok 12 – 21 August 2026
Get your gemstones tested by SSEF without leaving Bangk […]
New source of Paraíba tourmalines reportedly discovered in Ethiopia
Copper-bearing tourmalines — widely known in the trade […]
Fraudulent filling of fissures in emeralds after they have been laboratory tested
Trade Alert: June 15, 2026 Based on a number of recent […]
SSEF in Bangkok 27 May – 05 June 2026
We will be in Bangkok 27 May – 05 June 2026 offering ou […]