Treatments There are five main ways in which a pearl can be treated and each has its own tell-tale signs that a gemmologist will look for when assessing a pearl. Staining and dyeing Irradiation Coating Filling Doctoring To find out more about these treatments click HERE.   Quick Facts  Chemical Composition: Calcium carbonate, conchiolin (conchin), water Specific Gravity: 2.60 – 2.78 Mohs Hardness: 2.50-3.50, compact structure   Send your pearls to Anc…

It was a pleasure to have with us staff from QVC who attended a one-day training course on Understanding Jewellery. Delegates included TV presenters, those who write content for the website and assistant buyers.  As part of their day, delegates were given guided tours around different divisions of Assay Office Birmingham to help them understand the hallmarking process and other specialised expertise available . They visited the AnchorCert Gem Lab, where they were greeted by Jayne Wrig…

AnchorCert Gem Lab is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new website www.anchorcertgemlab.com AnchorCert Gem Lab is an independent centre of excellence for Diamond, Gemstone and Pearl identification, and offers a wide range of reports as well as laser inscription services. AnchorCert Gem Lab takes its responsibility to protect both the Trade and the Consumer very seriously and has invested heavily in sophisticated equipment and highly trained staff to ensure it delivers the …