AnchorCert Gem Lab News

The name Emerald derives from a Persian word meaning “green gem.” Emerald is a green variety of the mineral Beryl. Natural emeralds form in metamorphic or sedimentary rocks as elongated six-sided prismatic crystals, when beryllium, aluminium, silicon, oxygen and one or more trace elements come together in the right geological environment.   Where is it found ? Colombia continues to be at the top of the list in terms of the countries in which fine emeralds are found.  F…

It was a very busy and successful Scottish Gemmological Association Conference which took place at The Peebles Hydro Hotel in Scotland over the May Bank Holiday period.

A new website (www.anchorcertgemlab.com) showcases the expanding services offered by AnchorCert Gem Lab, a division of Assay Office Birmingham and the UK’s leading laboratory for the testing of diamonds, gemstones and pearls. The AnchorCert Gem Lab is truly independent in its offered services, led by experts in their field. It stands alone as a leading testing and grading centre for diamonds, gemstones and pearls in the UK.The new AnchorCert Gem Lab website provides information and servic…

AnchorCert Gem Lab is once again pleased to sponsor the Scottish Gemmological Association Conference 2015 which is taking place at The Peebles Hydro Hotel from Friday 1st May - Monday 4th May. Senior Gemmologist Anu Manchanda and Technical Director Dippal Manchanda will both be attending the Conference and representing AnchorCert Gem Lab and Assay Office Birmingham. They are both looking forward to meeting up with colleagues and fellow gemmologists as well as lea…