Pricing And Important Notes

Testing With Gemstone Report

Sapphire, ruby, emerald (loose stone)

Under 9.99 ct

From $80

Above 10 ct

From $130

Alexandrite, color change stones, paraiba, red and cobalt spinels, malaya & mali garnets

-

From $80

Other gemstones (including man-made and imitations)

-

From $70

Jades, carvings or ornament ( large piece request to quote )

-

From $70

Mounted jewelry with multi-pieces of gem, diamond, jade or pearl (request to quote, price depends on complexity of the jewelry)

Request to quote

From $120

Crystals & Minerals

-

From $100

Diamond (loose) < 1 ct (add-on for fancy color $20 /pc)

above 3ct, $200 (first 3 ct)+ (carat weight - 3) x $40/ ct

Under 0.99 ct

From $80

1.000 - 1.499 ct

From $110

1.500 - 1.999 ct

From $140

2.000 - 2.499 ct

From $170

2.500 - 2.999 ct

From $200

Precious metal testing (Au, Pt, Ag, etc)

-

From $70

Additional Services & Fees

Verbal consultation for testing with no report

Same day turnaround

From $35

Gem with country of origin

when determinable

From $35

Add-on for mounted jewelry

Solitaire ring, pendant, earring etc

From $20

Add-on for express service with report

Within 2 working days

From $50

Re-print NGI Report

With NGI's previous report & the same item only

From $40

Gems, jewelry and watches value appraisal report

For insurance or estate purposes etc

From $200

On-site testing by appointment only

When instrument permits

Request to quote

Important Notes:

  1. NGI operates as an independent laboratory and has no financial interest in the buy and sell of gemstones and jewelry.
  2. All services are subjected to availability.
  3. NGI reserves the right to decline or cancel an already submitted job for testing.
  4. The prices on the Price List are subjected to change without notice.
  5. Payments are to be made in cash or PayNow to Nan Yang Gemological Institute.
  6. For unlisted items, please request for a quotation.

*Bulk pricing applies to quantities of 10 or more items of the same kind