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Global Guide to Gemological Laboratories

Hong Kong












Asian Gemmological Institute & Laboratory Ltd.

7th Floor, 11 Lock Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
T: 852.2723.0429    F: 852.2367.5201
W: www.agil.com.hk    E: agil@agil.com.hk

CONTACTS: Dominic Mok
OWNER: Dominic Mok, MSc, FGA, FGAA, DGA
DIRECTOR: Dominic Mok, MSc, FGA, FGAA, DGA
SPECIALIZATION: All types of gem identification and gemological training.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Complete gem testing equipment, DiamondSure, Sarin DiaMension, Diamond Colorimeter.
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT: XRF analysis, electron microprobe, SEM, FTIR spectrometer, Geiger counter, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, cathodoluminescence spectroscopy, Raman spectrometer.
SERVICES OFFERED: Gem testing: all types of gem identification. Valuation: insurance valuation only for insurance companies, jewelry probate valuation and audit valuation for accounting firms. Corporation training: tailor-made gemological and sales training.
PRODUCTS OFFERED: Conventional gem testing instruments and gemological microscope.
CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: All types of gem identification. Gem properties described according to International Gemological Standards. All certificates/reports sealed with special anticounterfeiting holographic label and can be verified in the AGIL Internet Check Cert System.
DIAMOND CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: Diamond 4Cs grading report. Natural diamond, synthetic diamond and treated diamond testing reports. All certificates/reports sealed with special anticounterfeiting holographic label and can be verified in the AGIL Internet Check Cert System.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Jadeite/Jade diploma course.Diamond 4Cs grading course. Programs for FGA/DGA gemology, jewelry design course, jewelry appreciation course.



Gübelin Gem Lab Ltd.
Hong Kong branch:
Room 1005, 10/F, Aon China Building
29 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong
T: 852.2868.2781    F: 852.2868.2791
W: hkg@gubelingemlab.ch    E: www.gubelingemlab.ch

CONTACT: Angela Ip
See Switzerland, Gübelin Gem Lab Ltd. for details.



Hong Kong Gems Laboratory Co. Ltd.
4/F, Tung Hip Commercial Building,
248 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
T: 852.2815.1880    F: 852.2854.3970
W: www.hkgems.com.hk    E: lab@hkgemslab.com.hk

CONTACT: Dr. Miro F. Y. Ng
OWNER: C. M. Ou Yang, BSc, M. Phil., FGS (Ldn), FGA (Ldn) Dip. Dia (GIA)
DIRECTOR: C. M. Ou Yang, BSc, M. Phil., FGS (Ldn), FGA (Ldn) Dip. Dia (GIA)
SPECIALIZATION: All types of gem identification, including rough.Special EQUIPMENT: Complete gem testing equipment, infrared spectrophotometer, access to electron microprobe, SEM, powder XRD and other advanced instruments.
SERVICES OFFERED: All range of gem testing and identification of diamonds, colored gemstones, jade, organics, etc. Valuations for probate insurance purposes. Gem properties described according to International Gemological Standards.
PRODUCTS OFFERED: Certificates and testing reports.
CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: Complete / detailed certificates, appraisal, FTIR and oral reports. Certificates comply with governmental Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) standards.
DIAMOND CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: Complete certificates for diamond identification and 4Cs report based on GIA standards.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Fei Cui / Jadeite-Jade (introduction and diploma), Gem-A courses (gemology foundation, gemology diploma, diamond diploma), HRD courses, including certified diamond grader (CDG); non-exam-based courses on basic gemology, diamond, pearl, amber, ancient jade, jewelry design, jewelry manufacture, jewelry sales techniques, etc.



Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Ltd.
Room 1401-2 Chow Sang Sang Building
229 Nathan Road, Kowloon
T: 852.2388.9688    F: 852.2388.9921
W: www.jadeitelaboratory.com.hk    E: hkjsl@netvigator.com

CONTACT: Joanne Chan, FGAHK, CG, FGA, GG
OWNER: Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association
DIRECTOR: CHAN Sing Chuk, Charles, BBS, JP; CHAN Yat Keung; CHAN Wai Lap, Victor; CHAU Chun Tat, Danny; CHIU Kwan Ling; GIN Man Tai, Sammy; HUI Sai Ying; LAU Wai Kwong; LI King Hi; SIN Nga Yan, Benedict; WONG Pak Keung, Alain.
SPECIALIZATION: Mainly jadeite jade testing, also some colored stone identification.
SERVICES OFFERED: Jadeite jade testing accredited by HICAS to ISO/IEC:17025 and gemstone testing.
CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: HOKLAS-accredited reports with ILAC-MRA mark for jadeite jade testing.



International Gemological Institute (IGI) Hong Kong
Suite 501, Tower 1, The Gateway, Harbour City,
25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
T: 852.2522.9880    F: 852.2388.9921
W: www.igiworldwide.com    E: hk@igiworldwide.com

CONTACT: Marc Brauner, chief executive officer (CEO)
IGI LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE: Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Toronto, Los Angeles, New Dehli, Chennai, Surat, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Cavalese and Shanghai.
See Belgium, IGI Antwerp for details.

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