About The EGL - European Gemological Laboratory
Friday, June 3, 2011 by admin
Mr. Guy Margel founded the European Gemological Laboratory in Antwerp in 1973. Mr. Margel received his gemological training in the United States in the late 1960’s. He returned two years after the opening in Antwerp to open an American branch in New York, followed by another in Los Angeles in 1978. Currently the EGL is virtually world wide with laboratories in South Africa, Paris, London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Istanbul, and India.
The stated mission of the EGL is to take the guesswork out of diamond buying by the use of diamond grading consultations and certificates that adhere to internationally accepted standards. The EGL is not in the business of selling diamonds, and are independent of any sales organizations. They deal with professional diamond wholesalers, retailers, manufactures, and diamond craftsmen. They also provide educational training through the EGL College of Gemology.
The EGL considers diamond grading to be more an art or at the very least an applied science rather than an exact science. They attempt to standardize grading criteria to maintain consistency from laboratory to laboratory worldwide. Although their reputation is good, and they are known for their consistency, there is a feeling in the diamond industry that their standards are a bit lower than their competitors overall. This makes them the institute of choice for holders of diamonds with lesser quality who hope to receive a higher rating on their certificate than might be received elsewhere.
The main function of the EGL is the grading of diamonds and the issuing of a World Wide Diamond Grading Certificate. The certificate records carat weight, color grade, clarity grade, and the measurements and physical properties of the diamonds. On request, the graded diamonds will be returned in a sealed capsule. The unbroken seal then assures the customer that the diamond inside matches the certificate.
The stated mission of the EGL is to take the guesswork out of diamond buying by the use of diamond grading consultations and certificates that adhere to internationally accepted standards. The EGL is not in the business of selling diamonds, and are independent of any sales organizations. They deal with professional diamond wholesalers, retailers, manufactures, and diamond craftsmen. They also provide educational training through the EGL College of Gemology.
The EGL considers diamond grading to be more an art or at the very least an applied science rather than an exact science. They attempt to standardize grading criteria to maintain consistency from laboratory to laboratory worldwide. Although their reputation is good, and they are known for their consistency, there is a feeling in the diamond industry that their standards are a bit lower than their competitors overall. This makes them the institute of choice for holders of diamonds with lesser quality who hope to receive a higher rating on their certificate than might be received elsewhere.
The main function of the EGL is the grading of diamonds and the issuing of a World Wide Diamond Grading Certificate. The certificate records carat weight, color grade, clarity grade, and the measurements and physical properties of the diamonds. On request, the graded diamonds will be returned in a sealed capsule. The unbroken seal then assures the customer that the diamond inside matches the certificate.
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