The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) opened the newest laboratory in Basel, which is twice the size of the previous laboratory building. This will significantly increase the volume of services provided by SSEF to the diamond industry.
The laboratory was specially created to ensure the development of SSEF units for the evaluation of diamonds, gems and pearls, as well as maintaining the organization's leading positions in gemological research. In addition, this step will allow SSEF to provide training programs for the diamond industry in Switzerland and throughout Europe.
At the opening ceremony of the new laboratory there were prominent figures in the diamond, jewelry and watch industry.
President of the World Jewelery Confederation (CIBJO, the World Jewelery Confederation) Gaetano Cavalieri said: "SSEF is a real treasure for our trade, it is an important organization that needs to be valued and respected."
At the same time, Daniel Struyf of Christie's recalled several well-known auctioned jewelry, valuated and analyzed by experts from SSEF.
During the opening ceremony, the Institute held a public presentation of its Automated Spectral Diamond Inspection (ASDI) system that allows analyzing and measuring large amounts of "mele" diamonds less than 3.8 mm in diameter, filtering out imitation stones, possible synthetic diamonds and probable diamonds with HPHT treatment.
"Trade is constantly facing new and complex manifestations, and old values ​​such as trust and confidence now need support in the form of an independent gemological report," said SSEF director Dr. Michael Krzemnicki. the main mission was and will be to provide you with the best gemological services. "