SINCE 2010
Legacy of Precision
PGGL is the first laboratory in Lahore, Pakistan to provide gemstone research, gemstone treatments, gemstone cutting and polishing, and gemstone certification.
The PGGL Story
PGGL laboratory was established in 2010. PGGL has four departments; Gemstone research, gemstone treatments, gemstone cutting and polishing, and certification. PGGL laboratory is known in the market for its authentic and honest opinion. PGGL reports are accepted worldwide which makes it the best research, treatments, lapidary, and testing lab in Pakistan. Besides gemstones research, treatments, lapidary, and testing in Pakistan. PGGL also conducts gemstone treatments and cutting & polishing courses.
Research
Advanced spectroscopic analysis of gemstone origins and synthetic detections.
Treatments
State-of-the-art facilities for identifying and performing standard enhancement procedures.
Lapidary
Precision cutting and polishing following international mathematical symmetry standards.
Certification
Globally accepted identification reports with tamper-proof security features.
Our Vision
PGGL vision is to help Pakistan earn more foreign exchange by exporting value added quality gemstone & to established Pakistan as a gems hub.
Our Mission
To build consumer confidence in the trading of gemstones, by issuing authentic identification reports, holding seminars and workshops regarding recent treatments, research on gemstones, and by continuous development and upgrading of our lab equipment and human resources.
Support gems trade to add value to Pakistani mined gemstones by providing the following services;
- Quality enhancing treatments & protocols.
- Gemstone state of the art cutting & polishing.
- Authentication & certification of gemstones.
LEADERSHIP
Saad Butt
“Trust is the hardest gemstone to find, and the easiest to lose. At PGGL, we spend every day polishing that trust.”
Pak German Gem Lab (PGGL) was founded by Saad Butt in 2010. Saad Butt comes from a long line gems research and treatments, Rolex watches and diamond jewelry knowledge pertaining to the gems and jewelry industry and has been working in the gems and jewelry industry for over 27 years. He brings with him a repertoire of past experience as honorary advisor at Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC). Feeling the need of the industry Saad Butt established Pak German Gem Lab, where they provide gems research, treatment, lapidary, and certification services in Lahore.
Also Serving
- Member of Standing Committee for Gems & Jewelry
- Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI).
Qualifications
- Diamond Grading (GIA)
- Gem I.D & Grading (PGJDC)
- Jewelry Designing (PSFD/PIFD)
- Gems Research & Treatments (Sri Lanka)
Nurturing Expertise
PGGL Academy offers specialized certification courses designed for both professionals and enthusiasts looking to master the art and science of gemstones.
Gemstone Treatments
Identifying natural vs. enhanced stones using laboratory techniques.
Cutting & Polishing
Mastering the lapidary arts from rough material to calibrated faceted gems.
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