This is nice, and a lot of people will surely use this service, but don't forget that they can be wrong and there are no repercussions to them for being wrong, so don't forget it can happen.
GIA Now Offering Origin Reports for Alexandrite
February 1, 2019
The GIA is now offering origin reports for alexandrite. Pictured here is a dark green 2.85-carat cushion-cut alexandrite from the Ural Mountains in Russia. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Eduard J. Gübelin Collection. Photo by Robert Weldon © GIA.)
"Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America is now offering origin reports for alexandrite.
It will be available as part of GIA’s Colored Stone Identification and Origin Report services, alongside ruby, sapphire, emerald, Paraiba tourmaline and red spinel.
The reports identify the type of gemstone, indicate if they are natural or lab-grown, outline any detectable treatments and offer research-based opinions on the stone’s geographic origin.
They also include a detailed description of the gemstone with cut, shape, weight, measurement and color, along with a photograph.
For more information about GIA colored stone reports and services, including fees, visit GIA.edu. ... "
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamond ... lexandrite
GIA Now Offering Origin Reports for Alexandrite
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AND have it done in the country you would be working in or selling in if possible for legal repercussions. Personally. You can come to ME for a Provenance or green as an artisan certificate for my opal. I am the mine, cutter, appraiser, reseller for all my Virgin Valley gemstones.
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