American Gemological Laboratories is a unit of Collectors Universe, the leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles and gemstones, which was founded in 1986 and publicly traded since 1999. In 1977, Ameri
The AGTA Gemological Testing Center is the natural coloured gemstone industry’s premier independent laboratory providing the industry and the public with a complete range of services, including gemstone identification, origin determination and pearl ide
First and foremost, we need to look at the quality and strength of the color change. A strong change where the colors are bright and attractive under any kind of light is most desirable. Many stones are either a beautiful green in daylight or a nice pinki