Education

Websites of Universities, Institutions of Higher Learning, Trade Organizations, Scientific Laboratories, Museums, and other academically-based material related to the gem industry.

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CISGEM Milan Testing Center (Italy)

CISGEM is the Public Service for the Regulation of Gem Materials and Precious Metals. It was set up in 1966 by the Ministry of Industry as an office of the Milan Chamber of Commerce. One of the seven members of the The Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC)

GAAJ: Gemmological Association of Japan (Japan)

One of the seven members of the The Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC). Their main GOAL is to provide the jewellery industry with professional graduates, for example, the internationally recognized ?CGJ? gemmological qualification, granted only by GAAJ in Japan.

EGL USA: European Gemological Laboratory (USA)

EGL USA is one of the world's premier independent gemological laboratories. For over 25 years it has offered the fine jewelry trade and consumers accurate, reliable gemstone identification and professional certification to validate their gemstone purchases. The EGL USA Group is comprised of four North American labs. EGL USA is an independent gemstone grading organization. Originally the EGL USA was a part of the European EGL which was founded in 1974. In 1986 EGL USA became independent of the European organization, and today is not affiliated with other EGL laboratories.

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