SSEF said iconic natural pearls, like "Le Peregrina," seen here, could be tested using DNA fingerprinting technology to document their origins and provenance. (Photo credit: SSEF)
It’s also expanding its Retailer Support Program with additional educational materials on colored gemstones that jewelers can use to educate their customers.
In his more than 30 years with the institution, the distinguished research fellow has become “widely recognized as the face and voice of GIA research.”
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