Our Laboratory
Research & Innovation in Gemology
MonacoGemLab
MonacoGemLab places scientific research at the heart of its gemological expertise, with particular attention paid to the traceability of organic and porous materials.
Over 20 Years of Expertise
Privately recognized internationally
Patented Innovation
Unique traceability technologies
Global Collaboration
International scientific partnerships
Luminapearl Project
Patented pearl and mother-of-pearl traceability technology
A Major Innovation
The Luminapearl project resulted in the development of a patented technology enabling secure identification of pearls and mother-of-pearl.
Technology Features:
- Invisible and permanent marker
- Insertion within the material itself
- Does not alter the appearance of pearls
- Preserves gemological properties
- Secure and traceable identification
This technological advance represents a major guarantee for the authenticity and traceability of pearls in global commerce.
Mediterranean Coral Traceability (CTM)
Extension of Luminapearl technology to Mediterranean coral
An Ethical and Environmental Challenge
Pursuing the advances of the Luminapearl project, the laboratory initiated the Mediterranean Coral Traceability (CTM) program.
This project aims to apply and adapt this traceability technology to coral, a precious material and heavily exposed to ethical and environmental challenges.
Ongoing Developments:
- Adaptation of marking technology to coral
- Development of specific reader (finalization in progress)
- Rapid and non-destructive identification
- Guarantee of origin and legality
- Protection of Mediterranean species
🌊 Environmental Commitment
The CTM project is part of a commitment to protect Mediterranean marine ecosystems and fight against illegal coral trade.
Our Scientific Partners
This research is conducted in collaboration with several renowned scientific institutions and partners
Lumiere Lyon 2 University
Humanities and social sciences
Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Sciences and technology
CNRS
French National Center for Scientific Research
Blink & Axint
Villeurbanne (69) - Innovative Technologies
Our Commitment
Through these projects, MonacoGemLab commits to offering concrete and reliable solutions, in service of ethical, transparent and sustainable gemology.
Ethics
Ensure the origin and legality of precious materials
Transparency
Complete traceability from source to consumer
Sustainability
Protection of ecosystems and endangered species
Innovation
Continuous research for cutting-edge technological solutions
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