Our Technology

The Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer is our most advanced instrument. In addition to accurately placing the geographical origin of gemstones, this device can also test for beryllium and determine the presence of multiple elements. Beryllium is used to enhance gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, but cannot be detected by most machines. The Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer ensures our customers are aware of any and all enhancements present in their stones, including beryllium enhancements. This instrument also excels in identifying the presence of macro, micro, and sub-micro elements, allowing for the most detailed analysis possible.

The Ultraviolet-Visible-Near Infrared Spectrometer allows our experts to distinguish between natural and synthetic colored gemstones, such as rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The device can then pinpoint the geographical origin of the stones that do derive from nature. This instrument can also test gemstones for common enhancements and modifications.

The Fourier-transform Infrared Spectrometer allows us to distinguish between natural and synthetic stones, as well as to detect alteration methods, such as whether a sapphire has been treated or an emerald has been enhanced.

The Raman Spectrometer enables our team to identify gemstones. It is also an ideal tool for detecting and analyzing enhancements applied to specific gemstones, such as spinel.

The Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer allows us to differentiate between natural and synthetic gemstones, as well as analyze the elements of a stone to determine its geographical origin. The EDXRF also allows us to test a gemstone for various enhancement methods. At ICA | GemLab, we have three different Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers, allowing us to customize each user’s analysis for optimal results.