American Gem Society Accredited Gem Laboratory
HFJA's Laboratory Instruments Include:
- Binocular Microscope
- Mettler Toledo Electronic Scale
- Touchstone & Acids
- SW & LW Ultraviolet Lamp
- Millimeter Gauge
- Dichroscope
- Refractometer
- Chelsea Color Filter
- Leverage Gauge
- Fiberoptic Light
- Spectroscope
- Polariscope
- GIA "Diamondlite" light source
- Heavy Liquids
- AGS Graded Diamond Master Set
Professional Gem Identification Services
Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals has a fully equipped American Gem Society (AGS) Accredited Gem Laboratory and an extensive library for performing evaluations, conducting research, and creating USPAP-compliant reports. According to AGS, the Accredited Gem Lab® (AGL) designation means this firm has the equipment required to perform gemological testing and appraisals. The equipment includes a gemological dark-field binocular microscope (essential for gemological observations), a master color grading set graded by AGS Laboratories per American Gem Society (AGS) Standards (for reliable color comparisons of diamonds), a gemological library of reference materials, and more. Firms with the Accredited Gem Lab® designation prove to their customers and clients they are vested in the thorough inspection of gemstones and jewelry.