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US labs other than GIA that will certify natural pearls?

silva

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Are there any other reputable labs other than GIA that will test natural pearls? I have a natural pearl necklace but lost the GIA cert. I know in Europe they have SSEF and Anchor labs among others that test. Apparently IGI used to do this but doesn’t anymore. I’m just wondering because the turn around time for pearls at GIA is so long.
 
Might the GIA not have the certificate on file? Would think it necessary so that people can check certificates are not forged.
 
Might the GIA not have the certificate on file? Would think it necessary so that people can check certificates are not forged.

I don’t know what the certificate number is so a new one is needed.
 
I don't know of any other lab but you could ask on the other pearl forum. Google "pearl education forum" and you will find it. Per rules here I can't name it or post a link for it.
 
Are there any other reputable labs other than GIA that will test natural pearls? I have a natural pearl necklace but lost the GIA cert. I know in Europe they have SSEF and Anchor labs among others that test. Apparently IGI used to do this but doesn’t anymore. I’m just wondering because the turn around time for pearls at GIA is so long.

I just made an account with GIA this week and plan to send in what I think are a strand of natural pearls for verification. I am assuming the lead time is a few weeks at least?
 
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