IGI - International Gemological Institute, Antwerp

ements/ facts of IGI Worldwide. IGI - WORLD WIDE HISTORY (1975 Onwards.......)

1) IGI was established in 1975 and is today the oldest laboratory in Antwerp.
2) IGI's School of Gemology is first to conduct training courses covering rough diamonds.
3) IGI offers the " Laser Scribe" inscription on diamond service.
4) IGI is the first laboratory to issue Jewelry Identification Reports.
5) IGI is the only laboratory in the world providing repair and re-cut of diamonds.
6) IGI is the first lab to seal diamonds for protection purpose.
7) IGI develops the first comprehensive diamond Cut Grading chart.
8) IGI introduces the " Mobile Lab" Grading on site concept.

9) IGI is the leading laboratory in screening melees goods for high-end jewelries

For protecting the peoples trust on Diamonds and Gemstones, we at IGI continuously strive with the years of expertise , state of the art equipment’s and technologies to serve our consumers and clients impromptu. IGI has its long history of providing independent expertise and safeguards to end customers by providing Diamonds, Gemstone and Jewelry Grading Reports which are accepted worldwide. Total commitment in understanding consumer concerns has motivated IGI to develop comprehensive analysis and clear documentation for consumers. This empowers jewelry buyers to focus on finding precisely what they want, with full assurance in the integrity and quality of the IGI certification. A certificate from IGI represents the all-important 5th C that no one should be without: Confidence. As the world's largest independent Gem Certification and Appraisal Institute for Diamonds, Colored Gemstones and Jewelry, IGI is a standard of excellence for industry professionals and consumers around the globe. LOCATIONS WORLD WIDE:

IGI is the largest organization of its kind, with operating laboratories & offices in Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Shenzen, Kolkata, New Delhi, Thrissur, Jaipur, Surat, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indoor. The IGI School of Gemology has locations in Antwerp, Mumbai, Shanghai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmadabad, Chennai, Dubai, Shanghai, Rome, Ascoli Piceno, Trecastagni, Cavalese, Marcianise and offers a variety of courses designed for professionals and consumer enthusiasts alike.