ICA | GemLab India, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones, inaugurated its new gemological laboratory in Surat on October 21, bringing its testing and reporting services closer to India’s gems and jewellery industry.
Quick Summary
- ICA | GemLab India inaugurated its new gemological laboratory in Surat on October 21.
- The facility marks the organisation’s entry into the Indian subcontinent.
- Services include testing and reporting for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery.
- The laboratory will identify whether diamonds are natural or synthetic.
- Milan Shah, Amira Hatta and Dr. Dietmar Schwarz attended the inauguration.
- The laboratory is located at Excellent Business Hub, Lal Darwaja, Surat.

ICA | GemLab India Enters the Indian Subcontinent
ICA | GemLab India, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones, inaugurated its new gemological laboratory in Surat.

Surat Laboratory Marks a Step in Global Expansion
The inauguration marks ICA | GemLab’s entry into the Indian subcontinent, bringing its services to one of the world’s major hubs for diamond processing and jewellery trade. It is also a significant step in the organisation’s global expansion.
Testing Services and Professional Reporting Standards
The laboratory will provide testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Its services will include identifying whether the diamonds are natural or synthetic. The facility will follow the reporting standards and professional practices adopted across the ICA | GemLab group.
Industry Leaders Attend the Inauguration
Milan Shah, Co-founder of Kalamandir Jewellers, was the chief guest at the inauguration. Amira Hatta, Managing Director of ICA | GemLab Global, and Dr. Dietmar Schwarz, Chief Research Scientist at ICA | GemLab Global, were the guests of honour.
Amira Hatta Highlights India’s Importance to the Gems and Jewellery Industry
Amira Hatta said, “India is one of the most important markets in the global gems and jewellery industry. Establishing a laboratory in Surat allows us to serve this market directly and bring our analytical capabilities closer to businesses across the jewellery supply chain.”
ICA | GemLab India Highlights Surat’s Importance
ICA | GemLab India said, “Surat is the world’s largest centre for diamond policing, making it an important location for our laboratory. We aim to provide manufacturers, retailers, jewellery brands, designers and consumers with reliable gemological information through established testing methods and reporting standards, helping them make informed decisions.”
Gemological Reports Made More Accessible to the Industry
Its presence in Surat brings these services closer to manufacturers and traders and makes gemological reports accessible to the industry.
About ICA | GemLab
Headquartered in Bangkok, ICA | GemLab is an independent gemological laboratory specialising in diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. It is affiliated with the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), a trade body representing the coloured gemstone industry. The Surat laboratory is located at Excellent Business Hub, Lal Darwaja.
FAQs
What is ICA | GemLab India?
ICA | GemLab India is an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones.
Where has ICA | GemLab India inaugurated its new laboratory?
The laboratory is located at Excellent Business Hub, Lal Darwaja, Surat.
What services will the Surat laboratory provide?
The laboratory will provide testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery.
Will the laboratory identify natural and synthetic diamonds?
Yes. Its services will include identifying whether diamonds are natural or synthetic.
Who attended the laboratory inauguration?
Milan Shah, Co-founder of Kalamandir Jewellers, was the chief guest. Amira Hatta, Managing Director of ICA | GemLab Global, and Dr. Dietmar Schwarz, Chief Research Scientist at ICA | GemLab Global, were the guests of honour.
Which organisation is ICA | GemLab affiliated with?
ICA | GemLab is affiliated with the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), a trade body representing the coloured gemstone industry.
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