Jewellery Gem Laboratory (JGL) India was established on 19th March 2002 under the convenership of Late Shri Khailshanker Sharma. Over the years, JGL has earned recognition as one of the oldest gemmological laboratories in the world, providing trusted services to both domestic and international clients.
With evolving technology and industry advancements, JGL has consistently upgraded its services and enhanced the features of its identification reports to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
Jewellery Gem Laboratory (JGL) India specializes in gemstone certification and metal testing. In addition, the laboratory actively engages in research and development to advance techniques for the identification of new gem materials, synthetics, and gemstone treatments.
The findings of JGL’s research initiatives are shared globally through participating in conferences and publications in reputed trades and gemmological journals.
JGL also serves as an information centre, supporting research institutions and industry professionals with reliable insights and expertise.
At JGL INDIA, the strictest of guidelines are followed to ensure the authenticity of gemstones and the detection of possible treatments.
Through a combination of state-of-art analytical techniques and extensive practical skills in interpreting gemmological data, the laboratory makes sure that the results are scientific and transparent.
This commitment guarantees proper disclosure of gemstone characteristics, strengthens public trust in the gems and jewellery industry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, and professionalism.
A Lab Information Circular (LIC) is circulated quarterly featuring latest gem news, research and gem related articles.
JGL is administered by a Technical & Education Sub-Committee comprising six members. The committee sits regularly to discuss the general policy matters and guide the strategic direction of the laboratory.