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Global Guide to Gemological Laboratories
Italy
Innovhub SSI - Cisgemviale Achille Papa, 3020149 MilanoT: 39.02.8515.5250 F: 39.02.8515.5258W: www.innovhub.it/web/divisione-innovazione-e-cisgem/laboratorio-cisgem E: info.cisgem@mi.camcom.itCONTACT: Antonello Donini, Elena GambiniOWNER: INNOVHUB SSI – Chamber of Commerce of MilanDIRECTOR: Dr. Attilio MartinettiSPECIALIZATION: Engineering, optics, GIA, master’s degree geological sciences.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Laser inscription. SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT: UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, FTIR spectrophotometer, Raman microprobe also used for photoluminescence, EDXRF spectrometer, SEM-EDS, X-ray generator for radiographs and X-ray luminescence, X-ray generator for powder diffraction, X-ray generator for single crystal diffraction of radiographs, laser tomography.SERVICES OFFERED: Diamond grading, identification of natural, synthetic and treated, which includes fissure filling, irradiation and HPHT. Grading of colored diamonds. Colored stones, including coral, ivory, etc.: identification of species for natural, synthetic and treated, description of color, weight and dimensions, cut, country of origin upon request. Pearls: identification, weight and dimensions, thickness of nacre, environment (saltwater/freshwater) upon request.CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: Certificate and preliminary with complete identification of species for natural, synthetic and treated (LMHC wording). On request, country of origin for rubies, sapphires and emeralds. On request for pearls: thickness of nacre (for bead nucleated cultured pearls), kind and environment. DIAMOND CERTIFICATES/REPORTS: Full diamond certificate. Identification of natural, synthetic and treated, which includes laser drilling, fissure filling, irradiation and HPHT. Grading of colored diamonds.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Educational short courses.
International Gemological Institute (IGI) ItalyVia O. Sala 2632040 Borca di Cadore (Bl.), CavaleseT: 39.043.548.26.19 F: 39.043.548.26.19W: www.igiworldwide.com E: italy@igiworldwide.comCONTACT: Luigi Costantini, managing directorSee Belgium, IGI Antwerp for details. Article from the Rapaport Magazine - November 2012. To subscribe click here.
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