Explore our gem lab
Bremer Jewelry has one of the only American Gem Society accredited Gemological Laboratories in Central Illinois. It takes specific tools and equipment to achieve this prestigious designation. At the helm? Our Graduate Gemologist, Nathan Wright.
Gem Lab Services
Diamond Buying
Whether you are searching for natural or lab-grown loose diamonds, our American Gem Society (AGS) accredited lab ensures every stone meets rigorous industry standards for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Guided by our on-site Certified Gemologist Appraiser, we help Central Illinois shoppers buy diamonds with complete confidence, clarity, and value.
Appraisals
Protect your most precious heirlooms and fine jewelry with comprehensive appraisal documentation performed right here at Bremer. Led by an AGS-certified gemologist, our official jewelry appraisals provide precise valuations for insurance coverage, estate planning, and peace of mind.
Quality Control
Every gemstone and piece of fine jewelry entering Bremer Jewelry undergoes strict diagnostic testing to verify authenticity, stone integrity, and expert craftsmanship. From microscopic prong inspections to advanced stone testing, our rigorous quality control process guarantees your jewelry is secure, authentic, and built to last.
Meet the Gemologist
Nathan Wright is not only a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, he also holds the distinction of being a Certified Gemologist Appraiser. This title is the highest designation within the American Gem Society. He passed his 2017 AGS Re-certification with a 100%, joining the “AGS Honor Roll” group made up of only 12% of the participants to achieve the perfect grade.
We asked him why he loves his job… “Every day, I get to work with a team that has the same end result in mind. If you need a hand, opinion, or idea, there’s always someone there to listen and help create results.”
What is a graduate gemologist?
GIA, or the Gemological Institute of America, is THE training authority in the American jewelry industry. To earn a Graduate Gemologist degree from the GIA, you must complete and pass five course studies and three lab classes, and then pass a comprehensive final exam. While you do earn a certificate of completion after each class or lab, you must complete and pass all eight (earning eight separate certificates) to earn the degree of Graduate Gemologist.
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The Bremer family has a dedicated Service Department committed to taking the utmost care in evaluating the stability of your precious jewelry pieces.