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EGL USA updates certificate covers
EGL USA has redesigned
its grading certificate covers to bring them up to date in terms
of the organization and relevant gemological information. A new
blue cover, called "The Diamond Certificate," is used
for white diamonds; a white cover, called "The Gem Report,"
is for all other products, including synthetic and treated gemstones.
The decision to redesign the certificate covers was made when EGL
USA took over the West Coast laboratory last April, a move that
has unified and strengthened their operations, said Mark Gershburg,
Director of EGL USA, headquartered in New York City. "By having
labs in two of the most important diamond centers in the U.S., we
can offer more expanded services to our customers. It also helps
with our marketing efforts."
Both covers list EGL USA's two locations, in New York and Los Angeles,
and no longer include references to other EGL labs around the world.
"It's important that our customers understand that we are an
independent organization," said Gershburg.
EGL's New York office was established in 1977. From 1977 to 1986,
it was part of the European Gemological Laboratory network. Since
1986, it has been an independent, privately owned American company.
"We enjoy the same degree of cooperation with other EGL labs
as we do with any recognized lab in the world," said Gershburg.
The inside of each certificate cover includes important information
to help customers interpret their grading certificates. They have
been redesigned for easier reading and updated with important industry
information. For example, the white cover now includes an explanation
of the HPHT technique. The word "processed," referring
to HPHT diamonds, has been replaced with "modified," because
it is a more accurate description, said Gershburg. EGL USA was the
first lab to grade and to design an identification certificate for
HPHT colored diamonds. Other labs have since followed their example.
Unlike most other gem labs, EGL USA is a full-service lab, offering
identification for all types of diamonds as well as colored gems
(including country of origin) and pearls. Its Pearl X-ray Report
identifies the type of pearl as well as can include the nacre thickness
and any dye treatment.
For more information, visit our website at www.EGLUSA.com
or contact EGL USA at 212-730-7380.
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