Kingdom’s first gem-testing lab opens
London-based checker of rare gems and jewellery Intertek has established a laboratory in Cambodia to help regulate and provide guidelines for the gem trade. Officially opening today, it is the Kingdom’s first gem laboratory. Intertek director in Cambodia Khut Sothy said the country had been lacking in proper quality-assurance methods and resources, and that scams were easy to pull off. … The laboratory will hopefully increase the confidence of foreign buyers, EK Chea, deputy director of the Ministry of Commerce’s product development office, said. …
