Analyze, test, and certify
More complex than the analysis of loose gemstones, we expertise in the analysis and documentation of finished jewellery items is unrivalled anywhere. Without disassembling heirlooms or complex pieces, we performs thorough, objective and expert analysis of finished jewellery items
Jewellery certification provides all gemstone and mounting specifics, as well as clear standardized photos showing details of craftsmanship that may not otherwise be visible.
Through Assessments
“As mounting permits” appears when metal parts surrounding the gemstone(s) allow VGL to provide detailed information, but perhaps less accurately than in an unmounted situation. The words “approximate” and “range” are used in descriptors in such cases. Ultimately some pieces may require un-mounting if the style prevents the scientific tests necessary for meaningful assessment.
A total commitment to understanding consumer concerns has motivated VGL to develop rules and procedures for information provision on any item which can be analyzed, according to the laws of our fields of specialty. This empowers jewellery buyers to find precisely what they want, with complete confidence in the accuracy and authority of the VGL documentation.