Member of Canadian Jewellers Association

EGL Canada is a proud member of the Canadian Jewellers Association.

We offer all fellow CJA members, on proof of membership, a 10% discount off Canadian EGL lab services.

The CJA Code of Ethics:

All members of the Canadian Jewellers Association are entrusted with the responsibility of sale and service of jewellery, watches and related products, and therefore agree:

  • To maintain the highest level of personal integrity, honesty and business ethics
  • To comply with all government laws and regulations relating to the jewellery and watch industry *
  • To support and abide by the regulations, constitution and objectives of the Canadian Jewellers Association and this Code of Ethics
  • To provide a standard of product and service of the highest possible quality commensurate with price
  • To clearly establish the guarantee and/or service policy regarding all merchandise and to fulfill that policy
  • To provide knowledgeable and competent expertise and clearly indicate the true quality of products offered for sale
  • To adhere to sound business practices and thus ensure continuing service to both customers and suppliers alike
  • To refrain from all forms of copyright and trademark infringement.

    You can read more about the Canadian Jewellers Association here .

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Informative Articles
Informative Articles
To keep you abreast of new discoveries in gemstone research, synthetics and treatments, we have listed a selection of informative articles written by experts in their field. Check this page regularly for updates.
"European Gemological Laboratory Defines SI3"
Adding the SI3 clarity grade to the grading system was the next logical step.
'The Scoop on synthetics'
Can we ID them? Should we grade them? Do we need them?
'Cultured Confusion'
Should a man-made diamond be called "synthetic", or "cultured" and who are the important players in this controversial addition to the diamond industry?
"A Gemological Study of A Collection of Chameleon Diamonds"
The rarity of chameleon diamonds and their interest for the connoisseur are due to their unusual ability to change color temporarily when heated to about 150C, or after prolonged storage in the dark.
"Interpreting Diamond Morphology" - Part I
A diamond's morphological features reflect conditions of diamond formation and represent a unique characteristic than can be used to identify details of the sources of diamonds.
"Interpreting Diamond Morphology" - Part II
Morphological features reflect conditions both during diamond formation and also after emplacement, especially where alluvials are concerned.
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