SEF Expands Operation in Basel with New State-of-the-Art Laboratory
February 18, 15
(IDEX Online News) –The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory in Basel that more than doubles the size of its previous facility.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives of the world's leading watch manufacturers, among them representatives of the Swatch group and the Richemont group.
During the opening ceremony, the lab gave a public presentation of its Automated Spectral Diamond Inspection (ASDI) system, which analyses and measures large quantities of melee diamonds, smaller than 3.8 millimeters in diameter, filtering out simulants, possible synthetic diamonds and possible HPHT-treated diamonds.
“The trade is constantly challenged by new and difficult developments, and old values such a trust and confidence nowadays need a backup by an independent gemological report," said SSEF director Dr. Michael Krzemnicki.
“Thus it has been and will be our foremost mission to provide you with the best gemological services, as a worldwide leader in gemstone and pearl testing, based on our three main pillars: a highly experienced team of scientifically educated gemologists, state-of-the-art instrumentation and continuous research to be able to answer all challenges the market is facing, today and tomorrow."