Dumortierite in rock crystal, Brazil, polarised light
Partially etched diamond crystal
Spinel crystal in dolomite marble, Burma
Inclusions of rutile (dark crystal and fine needles) and clusters of zircon grains in umbalite garnet, Tanzania
Inclusions of anatase crystal and rutile fibres in rock crystal from Brazil
Agate from Reichweiler, Germany
Two-phase inclusions in sapphire, Sri Lanka
Fire opal, Mexico

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