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A certificate is only trustworthy if the laboratory physically examines the stone. Here is the fully insured journey your emerald takes.
Your emerald is sealed, photographed and collected from our Medellín facility with a full insurance declaration.
The stone travels door-to-door by DHL Express, fully insured at its declared value, with live tracking in both directions.
Specialists verify origin, species, treatment and grade — work that can only be done on the physical stone.
Your emerald returns with its official report, sealed documentation and a verifiable certificate number.
Origin fingerprinting, treatment detection and colour grading all require the physical gemstone under a microscope — no credible lab certifies from a photo. The all-in price shown on this page already includes certification, insured round-trip DHL shipping and export handling.
Tap a region to see its flagship labs, what each certificate is known for, and a sample report.
Every certification we offer — with turnaround, price, and lead time from Colombia.
| Lab | Region | Tier | Turnaround | Total from Colombia | Estimated price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gübelin Gem LabLucerne | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Elite Investment Grade ★★★★★ | 12–18 business days | 4–6 weeks | $1,450–$2,200 | High-end investors, collectors, museum-grade pieces |
| SSEFBasel | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Elite Investment Grade ★★★★★ | 10–15 business days | 4–6 weeks | $1,200–$1,850 | Auction consignments and high-value collections |
| GemaEquity House CertificationMedellín | 🇨🇴 GemaEquity | Included with every purchase ★★★★★ | Same day | No extra wait | Included | Every purchase — origin proof at no extra cost |
| GIACarlsbad / New York | 🇺🇸 USA | Global Authority ★★★★☆ | 7–10 business days | 2–3 weeks | $650–$950 | Retail sales, insurance and resale |
| AGLNew York | 🇺🇸 USA | Global Authority ★★★★☆ | 5–8 business days | 2–3 weeks | $550–$800 | Colored-stone specialists and US buyers |
| Gübelin Hong KongCentral | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Asia Gateway ★★★★★ | 10–15 business days | 2–3 weeks | $950–$1,400 | Asian collectors and high-end retail |
| GIA Hong KongKowloon | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Asia Gateway ★★★★☆ | 7–10 business days | 2–3 weeks | $550–$800 | Hong Kong and mainland China trade |
| GIA DubaiBusiness Bay | 🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | Middle East Hub ★★★★☆ | 7–10 business days | 2–3 weeks | $600–$850 | Middle East wholesale and retail |
| IGI DubaiDMCC | 🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | Middle East Hub ★★★☆☆ | 5–7 business days | 1–2 weeks | $400–$600 | Commercial and fashion jewelry |
| CDTECBogotá | 🇨🇴 Colombia | Source-Direct Validation ★★★☆☆ | 3–5 business days | Local — no shipping | $90 | Purists and direct-from-source buyers |
| ICGEMLABBogotá | 🇨🇴 Colombia | Source-Direct Validation ★★☆☆☆ | 2–3 business days | Local — no shipping | $15 | Origin documentation without shipping costs |
Yes. Every price range already includes the laboratory certification, insured DHL round-trip shipping from Colombia and export handling — there are no hidden shipping or insurance fees.
A certificate is only credible if the laboratory physically examines the stone. Origin, treatment and grading are verified under a microscope, which cannot be done from photographs.
Yes. Every shipment is insured at its full declared value, door-to-door, with sealed packaging and live tracking in both directions.
It depends on the lab. Colombian labs (CDTEC, ICGEMLAB) take only a few days, while elite Swiss labs take several weeks including the insured round-trip.
Every emerald ships with our own house certificate — your proof of origin, backed by Colombia’s official export documentation. Verify any certificate number below.
Carat weight, cut, colour and clarity are recorded and sealed at dispatch.
Each stone’s mine and region — Muzo, Chivor, Coscuez or Boyacá — is documented and traceable.
Every certificate references the official government origin verification and export authorisation required to legally leave Colombia.
Every certificate includes a QR code that opens this page with the number pre-filled for instant verification.
Prices include laboratory certification, insured DHL round-trip shipping from Colombia, and export handling. Local Colombian labs (CDTEC, ICGEMLAB) require no shipping or insurance.