About Us
A full-service independent jewelry appraisal company
Who Is Universal Gemological Laboratory (UGL)?
Universal Gemological Laboratory is an independent firm that identifies, appraises, and evaluates gemstones and jewelry. We perform these services for the jewelry trade and the public. Following are some of the services we provide…
Pre-purchase evaluation
Post-purchase confirmation
Appraisal for the purpose of obtaining insurance
Diamond certification
Appraisal for the purpose of liquidation
Appraisal for tax purposes
Colored stone identification
Diamond mapping of inclusions
These are just a few of the many services we perform. Our staff are all graduate gemologists, G.I.A. and/or diamond graduates, G.I.A.
When you visit Universal Gemological Laboratory, you can expect to be treated with the respect you deserve. We explain the complete appraisal process in detail. You are present at all times and the appraisal is performed in front of you, while you watch.
Each of the staff at Universal Gemological Laboratory possesses at least one or all of the following credentials:
Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.)
Associate Member, ISA
Senior Accredited Gemologist, AGA
Diamond Graduate (G.I.A.)
UGL’s services are used by a wide variety of clients:
Banks
Diamond wholesalers
Online sellers
Retail-buying public
Retail stores
TV jewelry sellers