ISO 9001 Certified Laboratory

The seal of authenticity you can trust.

Independent gemstone identification, jewellery appraisal and diamond grading from a laboratory built on rigorous testing and transparent, verifiable reporting.

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What We Do

Four pillars of authenticity

From loose gemstones to finished jewellery, every piece is examined using standard gemmological instruments and methodology before a report is issued.

Faceted blue sapphires

Gemstone Identification

Precise identification of natural, synthetic and treated gemstones using refractometry, spectroscopy and standard gemmological testing.

Antique gold jewellery ring

Jewellery Appraisal

Detailed appraisal of finished jewellery pieces covering metal, stone setting, weight and overall craftsmanship.

Round brilliant cut diamond

Diamond Grading

Grading of diamonds on the 4Cs - cut, colour, clarity and carat weight - against internationally recognised standards.

Certified sapphire ring

Certification & Reports

Every report carries a unique report number and a scannable QR code, so its authenticity can be verified online at any time.

Why IGJI

Built for absolute trust

Every part of our process is designed around one goal: a report you and your customers can rely on without question.

Independent & Unbiased

We have no commercial stake in any item we test - every finding is ours alone.

ISO 9001 Certified Process

Every step, from intake to final report, follows a documented quality management system.

Instant QR Verification

Every certificate is independently checkable online in seconds, no account needed.

Experienced Gemologists

Findings are examined and cross-checked by our team before any report is released.

Our Process

From rough stone to final report

Every submission follows the same disciplined process, designed to remove bias and capture every measurable property with laboratory precision.

Intake & Documentation

Item received, photographed and logged against a unique report number.

Preliminary Examination

Initial visual and physical assessment by our gemologists.

Laboratory Testing

Refractometry, spectroscopy and other standard gemmological tests performed.

Internal Review & Approval

Findings independently reviewed and approved before a report is finalised.

Certification & QR Verification

Report issued with a unique number and QR code, instantly verifiable online.

In The Lab

Precision, up close

A glimpse of the gemstones and jewellery that pass through our laboratory every day.

Verification

Verify in three steps

Confirming a certificate's authenticity takes seconds, not paperwork.

Scan or Enter

Scan the QR code on your certificate, or enter its report number on our verify page.

Instant Lookup

Our system checks the number directly against the original laboratory record.

View Verified Details

See the certificate's confirmed details on screen - genuine, and independently checkable.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I verify an IGJI report?

Scan the QR code printed on your certificate, or go to our Verify Report page and enter the report number shown on the document.

Is IGJI's testing really independent?

Yes. We have no commercial interest in any item submitted for testing - our findings reflect our laboratory's own examination alone.

What does ISO 9001 certification mean for my report?

It means our laboratory follows a documented quality management system across every stage of testing, so results are consistent and repeatable.

What if my report number isn't found?

Double-check the number for typos first. If it still isn't found, contact us directly and our team will help confirm your certificate.

Do older certificates have a QR code?

QR codes are printed on certificates issued from 2026 onward. Older reports can still be verified by report number on our Verify Report page.

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