Understanding our reports
Photo: polysynthetic twinning observed in an unheated Madagascar sapphire
limitations you need to know
The results of evaluation performed are based on scientific standards and literature accepted and observations available at the time of evaluation.
No guarantee, value or appraisal of the item in this report is provided by GemRight.Org. GemRight.Org assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss, or claims by third parties, which may arise from the issuance, use or misuse of this report. GemRight.Org, as a professional independent gemological laboratory has no financial interest in any items evaluated.
Opinion(s) may differ regarding the results of evaluation reported. GemRight.Org will not entertain any dispute of the facts, calculations, outcomes or anything else contained in this report.
An item may be modified and/or enhanced after the issuance of this report. GemRight.Org can verify the item with the report if necessary.
The photograph(s) provided in this report may differ in size and colour with the actual item(s) evaluated.
GemRight.Org may note exceptional quality and/or rarity in a report based on practical experience observing market trends over the years.
GemRight.Org may refuse a request for an evaluation of an item or issuance of a gemological report at any time.
Color: Hue, tone and saturation
We pride ourselves on providing the most detailed color description in our reports among the reputable gemological laboratories, making use the best features from GIA Color System and the Munsell Color System. This section clarifies the possible terms used in our reports for tone and saturation.
Tone (Degree of lightness/darkness of a color):
Colorless < Very Light < Light < Medium Light < Medium < Medium Dark < Dark < Very Dark < Black
Saturation (Intensity or strength of a color):
Brownish/Grayish < Slightly Brownish/Grayish < Very Slightly Brownish/Grayish < Moderately Strong < Strong < Vivid
Treatment reporting
GemRight.Org discloses treatment(s) when detected in line with the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee’s (LMHC) recommendations.
Vice versa, no comment will be made when no treatment is detected. This is valid with the exception of emeralds, sapphires, spinels, rubies and other gemstones deemed important to clarify.
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Teo Wei Hong, G.G., Founder and Gemologist