Gems & Jewellery Appraisal Laboratory (GJAL) was conceived by Iqbal M. Hossen as an independent gem lab to serve the Greater Vancouver area and the Fraser Valley. GJAL provides professional Gemological Appraisal & Laboratory Services to the jewellery trade, and to private owners of jewellery and watches. Our laboratory services are also available for Customs, Bankruptcy, Estate, and Insurance purposes.
GJAL handles your valued collections with the utmost care. Our gemologist can also provide independent consultancy if you require our expertise prior to an important acquisition. We rely on industry recognized standards, and equipment when inspecting jewellery and/or watches.
Independent & Arms Length Process
Today’s consumer deservingly demands trust and professionalism when dealing with high value assets. Our process is completely independent from that of a buyer or seller. We consult with our client and determine the purpose of the inspection. We inspect the items as an independent gemologist, and start with a general visual inspection, noting any defects, scratches, chips, and/or breakage. We then identify the metal content, look for any hallmarks, or branding on the metal. We then identify the gemstones involved, and determine color, clarity, cut, weight, and any treatment applicable to the gemstone.
We also refer to any accompanied certification lab report, paper trail, and or original proof of purchase to confirm the piece being observed. Once we have enough qualitative and quantitative gemological data, we then proceed to the valuation phase, if required. Valuation is determined based on all our finding as noted above, and depending on the purpose of the inspection, a value is reached based on a formula that applies above wholesale cost and production of the item. For watches, we refer to the brand’s retail values.
Address
202-15388-24th Avenue, South Surrey, BC V4A2J2 Canada
(by Appointment Only)
