In addition to offering expert appraisals, we serve our region by offering numerous laboratory services for customers wishing to confirm identity and quality or learn more about their gemstones, silver and jewelry. Here is a brief list of some of our laboratory services, many of which are provided while our clients observe.
- Gemstone identification and quality analysis
- Analysis of potential enhancements to diamonds, colored gemstones and pearls
- Identification of gemstone geographic origin
- Authentication of timepieces, including date of manufacture
- Damage reports for gemstones and jewelry to help clients resolve claims with their insurance adjustors
- Identification of hallmarks on silver place settings and serving pieces
- Identification of metals, including karat content of gold
- Estimates of carat weight of mounted gemstones
- Confirming accuracy of laboratory documents; adding important information not contained in those reports
- Plotting of flaws in diamonds and inclusions in colored gemstones
- Gemstone/jewelry photography