PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Consultation

Gemlab provides expert consultation, feasibility studies, logistics and technical support on various projects related to the gem-mining and gem-treating segments of the industry. In the last 15 years, twelve major projects have implemented in optimizing the quality of various types of ruby-sapphire from several mines around the world. Our fees range depending the complexity of the project. Our clients vary from jumbo-size companies to private individuals from any segment of the gem and jewelry industry. All requests received are completely confidential.

HEAT-TREATING SERVICES FOR RUBY-SAPPHIRE. Our lab provides contract heat-treatment services for ruby-sapphire (minimum 5 kilos per project) :

Contract heat-treatment on ruby-sapphire service is limited. Our capabilities include CO/CO2, H2/N2, O2, O2/N2 fugacity process with/without additives (borax, phosphates, others) to 1800oC using GEMLAB top-bottom load muffle furnace model 181-3B. Specialists in beryllium, lead, tantalum, bismuth and other additives heating processes. Cost depend the type of ruby-sapphire submitted for contract treatment. Please contact us.


RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN HEAT-TREATING RUBY-SAPPHIRE. We have the technical expertise and use the latest technology and equipment to undertake any research & development project related to heat-treating rubies-sapphires.

- Failure analysis projects. Investigation, examination and evaluation of client's gem treatment furnaces and related equipment.

- Development of confirmed heat-treatment processes. Specialists in providing "know-how" technology on ruby-sapphire from various gem mines around the globe. Methodology of population samples and application of various heat treatment parameters for pilot heat treatment processes according to chromophoric impurities of the submitted samples. Under previous arrangement clients may submit their corundum specimens in our laboratory for evaluation. Upon completion of the project a comprehensive report of the project is issued. Please contact us.


Ted working in his laboratory on a gemstone treatment project
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT REPORTS. We issue evaluation and assessment reports on heat-treated various types of rubies-sapphires. Please contact us.  

INVESTIGATING REPORTING & LITIGATION. Specialists on investigating reporting, litigation and expert testimonials witness related to gem frauds and scams. Please contact us.

 
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