SSEF

【Switzerland】Julia Griffith Becomes SSEF’s Head of Education

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Editor’s NoteJulia Griffith, a noted educator and founder of the Gem Academy, has been appointed head of education at the Swiss Gemmological…

【Basel, Switz】Precious Talk Podcast: What if we compared rubies and their origins with SSEF?

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Editor’s NoteThis opinion piece is based on a discussion from the Precious Talk Podcast with Michael Krzemnicki, director of the Swiss Gemmological…

【Basel, Switz】Precious Talk Podcast: What if we compared sapphires and their origins with SSEF?

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Editor’s NoteThis opinion piece explores how a sapphire’s origin, as analyzed by the SSEF laboratory, is intrinsically linked to its beauty and…

【Basel, Switz】Former SSEF Director Henry A. Hänni Dies

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Editor’s NoteWe report with sadness the passing of Henry A. Hänni, the former director of the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF). A revered figure…

【Switzerland】State of the Colored Stone Market: The Biggest Research Developments of the Past 5 Years

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores how advanced analytical instruments like the GemTOF are revolutionizing gemstone research. By capturing…

【Basel, Switz】Here’s What SSEF Found When It Studied High-Quality Afghan Emeralds

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights new research from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF on high-quality emeralds from Afghanistan’s Panjshir…

【Hong Kong】Gem of the Orient: Sotheby’s Jewelry Expert on Appreciation of Imperial Green Jadeite

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the cultural significance of jadeite, or *feicui*, in Chinese tradition and its enduring status in the world of…

【Tucson, Ariz】GILC to Discuss Crucial Issues of Color and Gem Origin Descriptions in Tucson

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Editor’s NoteThis article announces a key conference session at the upcoming Tucson Gem Show, focusing on critical industry topics of color…