EGL Canada's Laboratory Services
As a member of the EGL USA Group, we offer the most comprehensive array of gem identification and evaluation reports in the industry, including customized reports. As a full-service lab, it is unique in the industry, providing identification for rough and polished diamonds as well as coloured gems (including country of origin) and pearls.

We offer:

Comprehensive Reports listing extensive measurements, proportions and other diamond and gemstone characteristics. Customers may select from a wide array of report sizes and formats, which are regularly updated.

Advanced Laser Inscription using a special "cold laser" process that is safe for all gemstones and metal, with no chipping. EGL USA guarantees this in writing.

Customer Login allows you to conveniently check grade results, track the status of your order, and verify a grade by stone number, and review invoices and statements 24-hours-a-day.

EGL USA's Jewelry Webguard™ will verify any jewellery or gems bought online with accompanying lab documentation.

Independent Appraisal is done through an EGL USA affiliate, Universal Gemological Services, offering appraisal services to the trade and consumer in Vancouver and Toronto.
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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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