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Gem and jewellery valuation in Singapore since 1988
| Established | 1988 (per the laboratory\'s website) |
| Focus | Gem examination, jewellery appraisal and valuation |
| Operated under | Far East Gem Research Institute Pte Ltd (FEGRI) — see our FEGRI guide |
| Website | gemlab.com.sg |
| Typical work | Insurance valuation, legacy planning, museum donations, legal matters, insurer and claims support |
Far East Gem Lab is a valuation house rather than a school: it examines gems and jewellery and connects what an item is with what it is worth, for a defined purpose. Its published service list covers insurance documentation, legacy planning, museum and donation decisions, legal matters, and technical assessment for insurers, brokers and loss adjusters. Each assignment starts from a brief — what is being valued, for what use, on what date, and on which basis of value.
These are three different jobs. A laboratory identifies and documents a stone. A valuation specialist like Far East Gem Lab determines monetary value for a stated purpose. And gemmology education — what JDMIS provides — teaches you to look at stones yourself: to understand treatments, quality factors and origins before anyone writes a report. Owners who understand their own stones ask sharper questions of every laboratory and valuer they engage.
Does Far East Gem Lab value jewellery for insurance in Singapore?
Yes — insurance documentation for cover, renewal and replacement is one of its stated services, alongside legacy planning, museum donations, legal matters and insurer claims support.
Is Far East Gem Lab the same as FEGRI?
Far East Gem Lab is owned and operated under Far East Gem Research Institute Pte Ltd (FEGRI). The laboratory brand focuses on valuation; FEGRI is the parent institute for research, laboratory services and education.
Laboratories verify; gemmologists understand. JDMIS teaches the trade's gem knowledge in two steps — no science background needed:
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Profile information gathered November 2026 from the organisation's own public website (linked above) and other published material. Directory pages are maintained by JDMIS for public education; organisations can request corrections. JDMIS is an independent education provider and is not affiliated with the laboratories listed.