GFCO GEM LAB® (IGE/IPI N°698996) is a registered trademark used by Geafinco SA (CH-036.3.058.738-9) for its gemological laboratory activity; Geafinco SA is a private limited company with CHF 100'000.- of capital based in Switzerland, Grand-rue 169, 2720 Tramelan (previously Grand-rue 93).

OUR HISTORY

Geafinco SA was founded in 2013 by Mr Pablo Cattoni, a Swiss and Italian citizen. Mr Cattoni holds a Master in Arts of Management of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and graduated Accredited Gemologist from AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Science) in 2012. Prior to become gemologist, Mr Cattoni had experience as treasurer, foreign exchange, precious metals & bond trader at a Swiss bank and developed great interest in alternative investment following the start of unconventional monetary policies of central banks. Thus, in its early days, the company objective was to offer alternative investment into gemstones and precious metals for investors before to progressively shift to a focus on gemological laboratory service. In 2016, Geafinco SA created and registered the brand GFCO GEM LAB®. Soon after the opening of the laboratory of Tramelan, the company opened a branch in Bangkok within the Jewelry Trade center. In March 2020, the office of Bangkok moved from JTC to Mahesak and in January 2022 the office of Tramelan moved from Grand-rue 93 to Grand-rue 169.

Mr Biraj Bajracharya who graduated Accredited Gemologist in 2013 from AIGS joined the laboratory of Bangkok as partner in 2017. Mr Bajracharya holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the Unversity of Singapore. Originating from a family of jeweler, he already had interest and experience with gemstones.

Thanks to its Bangkok branch (Thailand is the number one trading center for coloured stones in the world), GFCO GEM LAB has seen and tested a high number of gemstones and gained immensely valuable knowledge; the science of gem testing is one where practial experience is what matters most. Thus, since the start of the laboratory service in 2016, the quality of testing has dramatically improved although the learning never stops.

The first location of Tramelan laboratory at the Grand-rue 93.

OUR OBJECTIVE

GFCO GEM LAB objective is to offer the best price/quality ratio for its service and products. Our prices are within the reasonable in order for most customers to be able to afford a high quality gemstone testing service; we believe the end customers strongly benefit of having a trustworthy gemstone report for their knowledge and record. We always aim at being the most professional with no compromise on impartiality and honesty and we work with transparency, pragmatism and objectivity.

A view of the village of Tramelan in summer.

REPORTS, LOGO & COVERS

GFCO GEM LAB offers several types of reports to satisfy to the needs of all gem traders; small reports are as valuable as big ones as gemstones are tested the same way whatever the type of report issued. GFCO reports are easily identified by its logo: the elephant carrying a giant gemstone; the elephant is known for being an intelligent animal with exceptional strengh - GFCO wishes to have these characteristics too. The elephant is also a tribute to Thailand, the country of elephant and number one world cutting & trading center of gemstones. Here below our different covers which have been in use over time:

We thank you for your interest and trust in GFCO GEM LAB®; we look forward to serve you. Shall you haver any questions, do not hesitate to contact us by email at info@gfcogemlab.ch, through the contact form or by phone at +41796668607 TRAMELAN | BANGKOK +66614932843