Operula guide · Switzerland
SSEF – Swiss Gemmological Institute
SSEF Schweizerisches Gemmologisches Institut (Schweizerische Stiftung für Edelstein-Forschung)
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In short
SSEF, the Swiss Gemmological Institute, is a non-profit foundation in Basel that tests gemstones, diamonds and pearls and also runs gemmological courses in small groups. The programme includes a ten-day basic gemmology course, basic diamonds, advanced courses on coloured gemstones (treatments and origin of rubies, sapphires and emeralds), jewellery, pearls and small diamonds for the watch and jewellery industry, scientific courses in a mobile gemmological laboratory, free online introductions and tailored courses. According to the institute, it was founded on 22 August 1972 by trade organisations including the Swiss jewellery and goldsmiths' association UBOS; it is located on Aeschengraben in Basel.
- Where
- Basel, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1972
- Crafts
- Goldsmithing and jewelry
- Website
- ssef.ch/courses
- admin@ssef.ch
- Source
- School website · checked on 25/10/2026
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