Lab Services

As a well-trained researcher and gemologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, we utilize cutting-edge technology and scientific equipment to offer professional, independent, and objective service for gemstone identification, grading and appraising. Our 22 years gemology experience and expertise allows us to accurately identify a wide range of gemstone, diamond, jade (Fei Cui, Nephrite, etc.,), minerals, crystals, providing reliable results for all your identification needs.

Please email info@bayareagemlab.com or call us 925-998-9608 about details.

Diamonds

With Infrared Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and Diamond Tester, we can accurately identify natural diamond with Lab grown diamonds, and distinguishing them from simulants

Color Gemstones

Accurately identifying all kinds of color gemstones: determining their mineral species, quality grade, treatments, and distinguishing them from simulants

Fui Cui ( > Jadeite)

Raman and IR Spectroscopy allow us to accurately identify the mineral composition of Fei Cui (a collective term of Jadeite, Omphacite and Kosmochlor), the treatment (Type B, Type C, Type B+C Jade) and simulants.

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Metal Purity

We can accurately determine the purity and composition of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, etc., ) in a completely nondestructive manner.