Gübelin Gem Lab opens a laboratory in the gemstone hub Bangkok – focusing on Gem Passports for the i
Gübelin Gem Lab is thrilled to announce the opening of its laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand. The new location offers the full range of gemmological services, with a focus on the recently launched Gem Passport to meet the needs of the gemstone industry.
Bangkok
Bangkok has developed into probably the single most important hub for the coloured gemstone industry, attracting miners, cutters, treaters, traders and jewellers from around the world. Gübelin Gem Lab’s expansion reflects a strategic move to meet the growing demand for reliable, trustworthy gemmological services.
Gem Passport
The new testing facility in Bangkok focuses on the Gem Passport. This new and innovative gemmological document:
- is available for unmounted rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds up to 3.00 ct
- is attractive for gemstones of smaller size or moderate value
- contains the main identification features of a gemstone, i.e. species and variety, country of origin and a simplified disclosure of the treatment status
- is issued on the basis of fully automated evaluation of the analytical data (spectra, chemistry) collected from a stone
- is a genuine Gübelin Gem Lab document offered at a very competitive fee of CHF 200 (THB 8,000; USD 215)
- provides peace of mind to brands and retailers alike
The Gem Passport focuses on key features of the gem, which are determined by artificial intelligence. This shortens the testing workflow, in particular the labour-intensive microscopic assessment, and allows for lower pricing. Thanks to the Gem Passport based on Gemtelligence, also gemstones of moderate value can get a genuine Gübelin Gem Lab document.
Note that Gem Passports differ from Gemmological Reports in terms of the completeness, depth, breadth, details and numbers of analyses, as well as the evaluation and interpretation of the collected data.
“The introduction of the Gem Passport represents a milestone in making trusted gem analyses more accessible and affordable,” explains Daniel Nyfeler, Managing Director, Gübelin Gem Lab.
Raphael Gübelin, President of the House of Gübelin, adds: “As one of the most vibrant centres for gemstone trade, Bangkok is an ideal location for the Gübelin Gem Lab to offer its services, especially the Gem Passport powered by Gemtelligence.”
Location
The new Gübelin Gem Lab is located at the heart of the gem and jewellery district:
Gübelin Gem Lab (Thailand)
29th Floor, Jewelry Trade Center Building
919/363 Silom Road
Silom Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Thailand
Now, the Gem Lab founded in 1923 has four permanent locations world-wide, based in Lucerne, Hong Kong, New York and Bangkok.
Two recently published articles provide a deep-dive into the Gemtelligence software:
1) Nature – Communications Engineering: Link to the article
2) InColor Magazine: Link to the article
For further information, please contact:
Patrick Pfannkuche
P: +41 41 429 16 08
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LinkedIn: @Gubelin Gem Lab