Nan Yang Gemological Institute
1, Scotts Road, #04-32, Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Ph : 6333 6238 ; Fax : 6333 6282
Email : ngigem@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.ngi.com.sg
Nan Yang Gemological Institute (NGI) was founded in 2001.
The founder Mr. C. G. Zeng graduated with a Master Degree in Geology from East China Normal University (Shanghai, China ) in 1993. Thereafter, Mr. Zeng was attached to the Gemmology Education Center at Tongji University (Shanghai ) as a lecturer and later became its Deputy Director. He obtained his F.G.A. (Fellow of Gemmological Association) professional Diploma from United Kingdom and C.D.G. (Certified Diamond Grader) from Belgium in 1996. He was appointed as a Registered Gemological Tutor of Gem-A (U.K.).
In late 1996, he relocated to Singapore and continued his career in gemological laboratory and education center. He further obtained his professional jewellery appraisal from Master Valuer International (U.S.A.), Diamond Grading from Gemological Institute of American ( GIA , U.S.A. ) and is a Licensed Appraiser.
There are three main services that NGI provides:
- Gemological Education and Training
- Certification and Appraisal services for gemstones and jewellery
- Sales and service of gem testing instruments
To date, the company has served various customers from the jewellery trade, pawnshops, insurers, financial institutions, auction house and individuals. The management at NGI has always made a conscious effort to render excellent customer service and professionalism in every service transaction. As a result, most of the business deals are through customer referrals.
At its inception, NGI was officially appointed as an Allied Teaching Centre by the World-renowned Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain (Gem-A). This appointment is a definite endorsement on the capability of NGI to render professional training and education in the field of Gemology. NGI is also the Authorized Dealer for the leading brand of scientific gem testing and measurement instruments, Presidium� Instruments , in Singapore .
TRAINING COURSES
- Gemstones Identification
- Diamond Grading
- Jadeite Identification
- Counter Sketching
- Jewellery Product and knowledge
- FGA Diploma in Gemology (U.K.) and etc .
SERVICES
Our lab is fully equipped and we provide the gemstone industry with the highest level of professionalism, reliability and integrity.
- Diamond grading certification
- Gemstone & jade identification
- Verification of certified diamond and gemstone
- Jewellery appraisal for insurance, estate/Inheritance tax
- Assistance in jewellery auction
- Off-premise testing
GEM INSTRUMENTS
- Microscope
- Refractometer
- Prism Spectroscope
- Dichroscope (Calcite)
- Polariscope
- Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp
- Fibre Optic Lamp
- 10x Loupe
- Accessories & Replacement Parts - RI Liquid, Condensing Sphere, SW/LW for UV Lamps,
Microscope Bulb, Polariscope Bulb
- Presidium Products - Gem Tester, Duo Tester, Multi Tester, Diamond Mate, Moissanite Tester,
Electronic Gemstone Gauge, Dial Gauge, Scale, Inside Ring Engraving Machine, Jewellery Engraving
Machine
