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The '''Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences''' ('''AIGS''') is a private [[Gemology|gemological]] school and gemological laboratory based in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The AIGS was founded in 1978 and was Thailand's first educational facility devoted to the study of [[gemstone]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oldest gem testing lab warns against fake certificates |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/oldest-gem-testing-lab-warns-against-fake-certificates/articleshow/65219946.cms |website=The Times of India |publisher=The Times Group |access-date=14 August 2018 |quote=AIGS, the oldest professional gemological laboratory established in 1978, has warned the trade over fake reports of the gemstones.}}</ref> The school and the laboratory are located in the [[Jewelry Trade Center]], on [[Si Lom Road|Silom Road]], in the heart of the gem and jewellery district of Bangkok.<ref name="bangkokpost">{{cite web|title=Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences |url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/14007_info_asian-institute-of-gemological-sciences.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405045556/http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/14007_info_asian-institute-of-gemological-sciences.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 5, 2015 |publisher=bangkokpost.com |access-date=8 February 2014 }}</ref><ref name="gyrstones">{{cite web|title=ASIAN INSTITUTE OF GEMOLOGICAL SCIENCES |url=https://www.gyrstones.com/uploads/user/000/000/035/Rubin_2.pdf |publisher=gyrstones.com |access-date=8 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222035143/https://www.gyrstones.com/uploads/user/000/000/035/Rubin_2.pdf |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref><ref name="ho-group">{{cite web|title=Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences|url=http://www.ho-group.com/index.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1|publisher=ho-group.com|access-date=8 February 2014}}</ref> <br />
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The AIGS school offers an Accredited Gemologist (A.G.) diploma (in Thai or English language) including "gemstone identification", "gemstone grading and pricing", "synthetics and treatments identification", and "diamonds".<br />
It also offers short courses such as introduction to gemology and jewelry design. With about 15,000 graduates from all over the world, it is one of the leading Gemological institutes in [[Southeast Asia]].<br />
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The AIGS Gemological Laboratory was the first professional Gemological laboratory to be established in Asia (1978). It is a member of the [[Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association]] (TGJTA), and the [[International Colored Gemstone Association]] (ICA). The AIGS Gem Laboratory is very well known for its expertise in colored gemstones,{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} especially ruby, [[sapphire]], [[emerald]], [[jade]] and rare stones, but it also provides identification and grading services for diamonds and jewelry.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.aigsthailand.com Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences]<br />
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