e g l international

What e g l international does

E.G.L. International, operating legally as E.G.C. European Gemological Center Ltd., is an Israeli gemological institute founded in 1975 (originally as G.I.P.S., later E.G.C.) and headquartered at the Israeli Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan. It provides diamond grading reports (Full Certificate and Mini Cert for D-to-Z colorless and near-colorless diamonds), specialized colored diamond color analysis using the Gemewizard/GemeSquare alphanumeric color system, gem identification reports covering species, enhancements, and country of origin, and synthetic/man-made material reports. Its premium tier, the E.G.L. Platinum certificate launched in 2012, is executed only by senior gemologists under in-house etiquette and is positioned as the highest quality-assurance tier in its product line.

The company operates EGL College, a gemology education arm recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, offering a Diamond Grading Course (EDG), a Gemology Course (EG), a combined EGG Diploma, and custom Special Seminars delivered in English, Hebrew, French, and Russian, with over 4,500 graduates placed across the global gem industry. Adjacent revenue services include E.G.A. appraisal certification (a sister-company service covering retail/wholesale/fair-market/liquidation valuations), cold-laser inscription services, and senior-gemologist consultation and expert-witness work for courts, banks, insurance appraisers, mine owners, gem cutters, executors, and police. Distribution is anchored at the on-site laboratory at the Israeli Diamond Exchange, supplemented by an online report-verification portal and direct contact channels; the website is published in English, Hebrew, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian.

The business model is professional services: per-certificate grading fees, course/diploma tuition, appraisal fees, and consultation retainers, with no published pricing. The company is privately held and founder-led by President Menahem Sevdermish (FGA, D.Litt.), with Avi Meirom as Chairman, and discloses no external institutional investors. Strategic emphasis since 2012 has been on the E.G.L. Platinum premium brand, the 2014 reorganization plan to standardize grading across EGL's worldwide branches, and embedding the GemeSquare color standard into GIA's curriculum via the 1998 Gemewizard partnership.

Name

e g l international

Legal name

E.G.C. European Gemological Center Ltd.

Website

https://egl-platinum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EGL International is an Israeli gemological institute at the Israeli Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan that issues diamond grading, colored diamond, and gem identification reports, runs EGL College gemology diploma programs, and provides appraisal, laser inscription, and expert consultation services to dealers, jewelers, insurers, courts, and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gemological Laboratory Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Diamond Grading & Certification Laboratories (CRAKAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Colored Gemstone Identification & Certification Laboratories (CRAKAJAH), Appraisal, Authentication & Insurance Documentation (CRAKALAH), Synthetic/Lab-Grown Diamonds & Gemstones (Manufacturing & Trading) (CRAKAJAM)

Keywords

• Diamond grading reports
• Colored diamond analysis
• Gem identification services
• Gemstone appraisal services
• Gemology education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramat Gan

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Diamond Grading Certificates: Full Certificate and Mini Cert reports for colorless and near-colorless diamonds (D to Z colors) carrying the EGL Platinum logo. Reports verifiable online.
2. Colored Diamond Grading Reports: Special product for diamonds displaying unique hue and/or strong saturation. Contains diamond's information including color in Gemewizard alphanumeric code, color grade in Fancy terminology, and digital image.
3. Gem Identification Reports: Reports for gem materials, mounted jewelry and ornaments based on chemical and physical properties. Includes gem type, descriptive properties, enhancements, and country of origin opinion.
4. Synthetic/Man-made Material Reports: Text reports for synthetics or man-made materials (such as glass) issued without an image.
5. E.G.A. Appraisal Certification: Appraisal certification for gemological reports issued by EGL Platinum for diamonds, precious stones and mounted jewelry. Valuation services including retail replacement value, wholesale replacement value, fair market value, and liquidation value.
6. Laser Inscription Services: Microscopic laser inscription on diamonds and colored stones using cold laser technology. Options include EGL Platinum report number, client text, or company/brand logo.
7. EGL College Education Programs: Gemology education programs including Diamond Grading Course (EDG diploma), Gemology Course (EG diploma), EGG Diploma (combined), and Special Seminars. Recognized educational institute by Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor.
8. Consultation Services: Consultancy services on gems, gemology and gem-trade by highly-skilled senior gemologists supervised by Menahem Sevdermish. Services include written expert opinion and expert witness court appearances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

E.G.L. International provides gemological laboratory services, including standard and premium diamond and colored-diamond grading, gem identification, appraisal certification, consultation, laser inscription, and online report verification. It also operates EGL College, which provides diamond-grading and gemology courses, a combined graduate diploma, and customized seminars.

Product overview

E.G.L. International (European Gemological Center) is a gemological institute and laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around diamond grading, gem identification, and gemological education. The company's core offerings include Diamond Grading services (with standard EGL and premium EGL Platinum tiers), Colored Diamonds Grading, and Gem Identification. The EGL Platinum Reports represent the flagship premium product with the highest quality assurance standards. Education services include the EGL College offering Diamond Grading Course, Gemology Course, and the EGG Graduate Gemologist Diploma. Additional services encompass EGA Appraisals, Laser Inscriptions, Consultation, and Online Verification. The company operates the longest established gemological institute in Israel since 1975, with over 4500 graduates worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E.G.A. (European Gemological Appraisals): Sister company providing appraisal certification for gemological reports, diamonds, precious stones and mounted jewelry

Products and services

• Diamond Grading Laboratory grading for colorless and near-colorless diamonds from D to Z, offered as Full Certificate and Mini Cert reports under E.G.L. Platinum standards and verifiable online.
• Colored Diamond Grading Specialized color-analysis reports for diamonds with unique or deeper colors beyond Z, including shape, measurements, weight, cut, proportions, color terminology, distribution, clarity, and fluorescence.
• Gem Identification Reports for gem materials, mounted jewelry, and ornaments based on chemical and physical properties, including type, species, color, shape, enhancements, and origin opinions for ruby, sapphire, emerald, and paraiba tourmaline.
• E.G.L. Platinum Certificate A premium E.G.L. diamond grading report executed by senior E.G.L. Platinum gemologists according to strict in-house standards and methods for non-biased precision.
• Diamond Grading Course A gemology education program covering diamond structure, processing, proportions, fancy cuts, equipment, clarity, color, treatment identification, imitations, pricing, and practical laboratory exercises.
• Gemology Course A 30-meeting gemology program covering crystallography, hardness, optics, spectroscopy, specific gravity, inclusions, optical phenomena, practical stone exercises, principal gem groups, organic materials, and trade topics.
• EGG Diploma E.G.L. Graduate Gemologist diploma awarded upon successful completion of the Diamond Grading and Gemology courses and described as the highest gemological title available in Israeli campuses.
• Special Seminars Customized on-demand seminars and lectures for jewelers, appraisers, insurance companies, collectors, universities, businesses, and public audiences, available in English, Hebrew, French, and Russian.
• E.G.A. Appraisals European Gemological Appraisals certification for EGL Platinum reports, diamonds, precious stones, and mounted jewelry, with retail replacement, wholesale replacement, fair market, and liquidation valuations.
• Laser Inscriptions Microscopic cold-laser inscription on diamonds and colored stones, with options for an EGL Platinum report number, client text, or company or brand logo.
• Consultation Services Expert consultation on gems, gemology, and the gem trade, including written expert opinions and expert-witness court appearances for trade, legal, financial, insurance, mining, and public-sector clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4500 graduates from EGL College now occupying world-leading positions in the gem industry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GemewizardcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1998Collaboration since 1998 on digital gem color communication system. Gemewizard uses data accumulated by GIPS team (headed by M. Sevdermish) for development of color grading system. The GemeSquare color communication system has been endorsed by GIA Education and incorporated into GIA curriculum since 2006.
• Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and LaborcoreOthersEGC College is a recognized educational institute by the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, providing official credibility and accreditation for gemology education programs.
• Ministry of Immigrant AbsorptionminorOthersEGC College works with the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption to allow students effortless enrollment in gemology courses.
• National Insurance InstituteminorOthersEGC College works with the National Insurance Institute to facilitate student enrollment in gemology education programs.
• GIA (Gemological Institute of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemewizard system, developed with EGL expertise, has been incorporated into GIA curriculum since 2006. EGL gemologists have qualified at GIA among other renowned institutes. Endorsement of GemeSquare color communication system by GIA Education.
• Gem-A (Gemological Association of Great Britain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGC College gemologists have qualified at Gem-A among other renowned gemological institutes, demonstrating educational pedigree and professional standards alignment.
• E.G.A. (European Gemological Appraisals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE.G.A. is a sister company and exclusive consultant to E.G.L. Platinum, offering appraisal certification for gemological reports issued by EGL Platinum laboratories for diamonds, precious stones and mounted jewelry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• GIA (Gemological Institute of America): GIA is the world's largest and most established gemological institute, offering diamond grading reports, colored stone reports and gemology education. Directly comparable as the dominant player in the same certification and education categories EGL Platinum serves; significantly larger scale and brand authority.

Direct peers

• HRD Antwerp: HRD Antwerp is a leading European diamond grading laboratory headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. Directly competes in diamond certification and gemological education, with overlapping customer base of diamond dealers and jewelers across international trade centers.
• IGI (International Gemological Institute): IGI is a global gemological institute offering diamond and colored stone grading reports plus gemology education programs. Closely comparable in product mix (reports + courses) and international lab footprint, competing for the same diamond dealer and jewelry retail customer segments.
• AGS (American Gem Society): AGS provides diamond grading reports with a strong emphasis on cut quality and offers credentialing for jewelry professionals. Comparable as a gemological authority issuing grading reports and serving jewelers/retailers, though US-centric in contrast to EGL Platinum's Israel-centric footprint.
• Gübelin Gem Lab: Gübelin Gem Lab is a Swiss-based high-end gemological laboratory specializing in colored stone and colored diamond reports, including origin determination. Directly comparable in colored gemstone identification services and premium-tier positioning serving high-value gemstone trade.
• SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute): SSEF is a Swiss foundation-based gemological laboratory issuing reports for colored stones and diamonds, particularly for auction houses and high-end trade. Comparable as a premium-tier independent lab with emphasis on origin determination and treatment detection for the gem trade.
• Gem-A (Gemological Association of Great Britain): Gem-A is the UK's leading gemology education body issuing the FGA and DGA diplomas, complemented by a gem testing laboratory. Comparable on the education side (EGL College awards gemology diplomas; Gem-A's FGA is referenced in EGL's own credentials) and adjacent on laboratory services.

Emerging players

• Lotus Gemology: Lotus Gemology is an independent Bangkok-based gemological laboratory specializing in colored stone identification and origin reports. Comparable as a niche colored-stone certification lab serving collectors, dealers and auction houses, with a more boutique positioning than EGL Platinum.

Regional players

• AnchorCert Gem Lab: AnchorCert is the gemstone testing laboratory affiliated with the Birmingham Assay Office in the UK. Comparable as a diamond and gemstone certification laboratory serving dealers and jewelers, though primarily UK-focused rather than operating in the Israeli diamond trade ecosystem.
• DCLA (Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia): DCLA is an Australian diamond grading laboratory providing certification reports for the local and Asia-Pacific diamond trade. Comparable in core diamond grading services but operates regionally rather than within the Israeli diamond trade where EGL Platinum is embedded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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