What is and how does the 'Emerald Paternity Test' work?

The Emerald Paternity Test is a patented gemological technology introduced newly in BaselWorld 2017 by Gübelin Switzerland, a Swiss-based gemological laboratory. read more

The Emerald Paternity Test was described as ‘ground-breaking’ when it was released, as the difference between say Brazilian, Zambian or Columbian Emeralds could easily translate into tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars difference in price. read more

For now, the paternity test will only work for emeralds, as the DNA-based nanoparticles are able to adhere to the fissures unique to the gemstone, and remain there through all processing. read more

It is always best to do a direct paternity test whenever possible, but we do have other options when the alleged father is not available. We can do other DNA test to determine paternity, such as, Grandparent DNA (alleged father’s parents), Sibling DNA (alleged father’s other children), and Avuncular DNA (alleged father’s brother/ sister) test. read more

The Emerald Paternity Test enables all stakeholders to work towards the realisation of their goals of transparency. So far, companies in the jewellery industry embracing ambitious transparency goals faced limitations when it came to the exact origin of the gemstones they used in their products. read more