Gemstone Certificates

Optional Gemstone Certification

GemSelect offers optional gemstone certification for many gemstones available on our website. Certificates are issued by independent gemological laboratories and can help confirm the gemstone type and authenticity.

You can add a certificate from the gemstone detail page before adding the item to your cart. Click "Certificate Options" above the "Add to Cart" button to view the available options.

Please note: Certificates must be added before checkout. Once an order has been processed, certification usually cannot be added later because the gemstone must be taken to the laboratory for inspection.

Certificate Options at a Glance

• AIG GemLab
  Bangkok, Thailand
  Cost: USD 35.00 per stone
  Turnaround: 5-10 working days
• ICA GemLab
  Bangkok, Thailand
  Cost: USD 90.00 per stone
  Turnaround: 8-12 working days
• BGL Lab
  Chanthaburi, Thailand
  Cost: USD 18.00 per stone
  Turnaround: 3-4 working days

Free GemSelect Identification Report

GemSelect also provides a complimentary company identification report for many items. This report can be previewed before purchase and downloaded from your customer account after purchase.

To download your report after ordering, log in to your account, go to Order History, click Show Details, and select Download Identification Report.

Certificate Details

We currently offer brief identification reports from three independent gemological laboratories in Thailand.

American International GemLab (AIG)

AIG is located in Bangkok, Thailand. AIG is an international gemstone testing facility specializing in colored gemstone analysis.

Cost: USD 35.00 per stone

Turnaround Time: 5-10 working days

International Colored Gemstone Association Laboratory (ICA GemLab)

ICA GemLab is located in Bangkok, Thailand. ICA GemLab operates in affiliation with the International Colored Gemstone Association and is one of the leading international gemological labs for colored gemstones.

Cost: USD 90.00 per stone

Turnaround Time: 8-12 working days

Burapha Gemological Laboratory (BGL Lab)

BGL Lab is located in Chanthaburi, Thailand. BGL is a well-known and respected laboratory in the local and international gem trade.

Cost: USD 18.00 per stone

Turnaround Time: 3-4 working days

What the Certificate Includes

The certificates offered by AIG, ICA GemLab and BGL Lab are brief identification reports.

These reports can usually confirm:

• Gemstone type
• Whether the gemstone is natural or man-made
• Some common treatments or enhancements, when detectable

What the Certificate Does Not Include

Brief identification reports are not appraisal reports and do not provide a gemstone value.

They usually do not include:

• Country of origin
• Market value or appraisal price
• Detailed grading for color or clarity
• Detection of every possible treatment

If you need an origin report, please contact us. Origin reports may be available for an additional cost and are usually recommended only for gemstones where origin can strongly affect value, such as Burma ruby, Ceylon sapphire or Colombian emerald.

Important Notes

• Certification prices are based on testing one gemstone only.
• For matching pairs or gemstone lots, the laboratory will usually test one specimen from the pair or lot.
• Very small gemstones measuring 2 mm or less may not be eligible for laboratory testing.
• Some advanced or uncommon treatments may not be detectable with standard laboratory equipment.

Sample Certificates

Sample AIG GemLab brief identification report:

Sample ICA GemLab brief identification report:

Sample BGL brief identification report:

Need Help Choosing a Certificate?

If you are unsure which certificate option is best for your gemstone, please contact GemSelect support.