IIGJ launches Origin Certification!
IIGJ Research & Laboratories Center announces t he industry’s much-awaited service for emerald! IIGJ-Research & Laboratories Centre (IIGJ-RLC) is the new brand identity after the merger of two well-established laboratories operated by the GJEPC – the Gem Testing Laboratory (GTL, Jaipur) and the Indian Gemmological Institute – Gem Testing Laboratory (IGI-GTL, Delhi). The laboratory has now emerged as the leading facility in the country for certification of loose coloured gemstones, diamonds, and studded jewellery. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, commented, “The Council aims to adopt a holistic approach to strengthen each vertical of the industry, and the Origin Certification service for emeralds through our top-notch and well-equipped laboratory in Jaipur, the world’s hub for emerald processing, is yet another milestone in advancing our mission. Labs such as IIGJ-RLC are important to establish the provenance, authenticity, and value of the stone.” Nirmal Kumar Bardiya, Re