Agate from Anzi, Maroc
Partially etched diamond crystal
Inclusion of apatite in ruby from Tanzania
«Red fox agate» from Patagonia, Argentina
Twin-crystal of chrysoberyl
Inclusions of rutile (dark crystal and fine needles) and clusters of zircon grains in umbalite garnet, Tanzania
Inclusions of hematite in feldspar (sunstone), India
Dendrites in agate

Objectives

The Swiss Gemmological Society has the following objectives:

  • To promote the gemmological knowledge of its members
  • To extend this knowledge through annual training and to pass on the benefits thereof to the gemstone and pearl trades in the industry
  • Protect the interest of the purchasing public
  • Maintain ethical business practices, combat unfair competition and comply with the international guidelines of the diamond, gemstone and pearl trades