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grading systems

Consistent Grading Standards

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

fake rough stones

Gem Alert – Fake Rough

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

Gem Alert – Lab Certificate Fraud

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

gem fraud

Gem Alert – WARNING GEM FRAUD

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

Gem Alert – All That Glitters

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

colour of gemstone

What Is The Real Colour Of Your Gemstone?

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

coated topaz

Gem Alert – Coated Topaz

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

GEM and jewellery Valuations

Basic Gem Identification Courses – May

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

GEM and jewellery Valuations

Jewellery and Gem Valuations

I started The Gem Lab to provide a unique service to the gem and jewellery industry, which includes gem and jewellery valuations. This is important because we don’t want to be found selling stones that aren’t authentic, or under- (or over!) insuring a precious stone.

GEM and jewellery Valuations

Valuing Coloured Gemstones

Diamonds are graded according to an international grading system. This system ties in to an accepted pricing guide. And this is why traders prefer lab-graded stones: it’s possible to know exactly what you’re working with.