«Red fox agate» from Patagonia, Argentina
Fluid inclusions containing mica and quartz, in aquamarine from Pakistan
Inclusions of rutile (dark crystal and fine needles) and clusters of zircon grains in umbalite garnet, Tanzania
Two-phase inclusion in amethyst, Brazil
Epigenetic inclusion (probanly melanterite) in quartz, Brazil, parallel polarisers
Agate from Reichweiler, Germany
Dendrites in agate
Inclusions of rock crystal and rutile needles in quartz, Brazil, polarised light

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