Gemological Lab Services

In-House Gemological Lab Services

Services & Fees:
Basic Gemstone Identification and Grading:

$45 for the first item, then $20 for each additional item

Prepare for Submission:

Pick how to submit: Ship your gemstone(s) directly, or Hand Deliver*
Print and fill out the Basic Identification and Grading Submission Form (PDF)
Pay with your submission with a Cashier’s check, Money order, or receive an invoice prior to return payable with PayPal (Payment must be made in full before reports and items will be returned.)

Turnaround: Up to 15 business days per item.

Gemological Service Terms and Conditions:
Client Agreement & Terms, Conditions, and Limitations (PDF)

Please look at our FAQ page for more details about our gem lab services.

Legal Disclaimer: We make no claims as to the accuracy of identifications and grading. They are solely based upon our research, experience, and equipment availability/limitations at the time of examination. We are not certified appraisers. If any valuation is given the resulting is an approximation, and is based upon research, experience, and available information at the time of valuation. Factors contributing to a particular gem value can only be accurately assessed during a visual check by a certified appraisal specialist.

Footnotes: *In-person drop off/pickup by appointment only. Limit 1 appointment per week/5 items per appointment.