TERMS AND LIMITATIONS
Payment of the testing fee constitutes acceptance of the following:
The item described in this Report has been examined by at least two qualified gemologists. All information given represents the opinion of CGI Gem Laboratory at the time of testing. It does not take into account of any subsequent modifications of the item tested.
The Client agrees to be responsible for, and to hold CGI and its employees and agents harmless from any injury, loss, damage or destruction of articles entrusted for examination while in the possession of CGI, resulting from any cause whatsoever not caused by the proven negligence of CGI or its employees
CGI and its employees and agents will not be liable for any special or consequential damages resulting from any error or omission in any report, or for its issuance or use, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. CGI reserves the right to refuse the issuance of a Gemstone Report at any time.
Reports issued are not guarantees, valuations or appraisals, and CGI makes no representation or warranty regarding reports issued of the articles described in them.
Each report contains a description of the article tested or graded based on tests and techniques used by CGI at the time of examination. Grades issued may differ elsewhere depending upon when, how and by whom the article is graded.
Reports, Trademarks, and Service marks of CGI may not be reproduced in whole, or in part, without the prior written authorization of CGI.
Any objections or disputes relating to CGI Reports fall within the sole competence of the courts of Sri Lanka.
This report is not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal of the gemstone and CGI has made no representation or warranty regarding this report and the article described herein. It is for identification purposes only.
All CGI Reports are printed with authentic original CGI hologram stickers and bear an official signature from our Chief Gemologist. No corrections or modifications of any sort are allowable on the original gemstone reports. All gemstone reports are laminated for security. The gemstone reports, trademarks such as CGI-(H) or service marks of CGI may not be reproduced in whole, or in part, without the prior written consent and authorization of CGI. A genuine CGI Report includes identification of gemstones by photographic images, and includes descriptions, weight, and dimensions with authentic original CGI Hologram. A statement of opinion as to their treatment, comments are included as CGI terms and type. Unless explicitly agreed to otherwise, CGI shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from incomplete or erroneous data in the report; such as errors in measurement and weight measurements; typing errors; and errors in the declaration of treatments. In addition, the client and all other persons to whom the client may allocate, show or transfer this gemstone report, for any use and for any purpose shall not hold CGI liable.
CGI Reports do not constitute a guarantee for an appraisal of the item or gemstone described therein. The conclusion as to treatment of gemstones is an opinion of CGI based on the direct comparison of the findings of the item(s) examined with those obtained from the analysis gathered from reference materials, as well as those appearing in published literature. CGI, to the extent reasonably possible, continuously updates this knowledge base on a regular
The opinion as to quality and rarity of a gemstone being examined is issued upon request only and represents an opinion based on the Practical experience of TalL The CGI reserves the right to refuse the issuance of a gemstone report at ery time Unless expressly agreed to previously in writing, the client shall not hold TCL liable for the loss or damage of the gemstone resulting from risks that may occur during the transport and delivery process, including but not limited to theft or stealing: during the examination process, including color and clarity alteration, or other alteration of gem material, including removal of fissure fillings in the gem material, and while the gemstone is in the possession of Tourmaline Asia Geological Laboratory, including theft, neCGIigence and natural acts of God.
Gemstone Reports are not issued for gemstones that have undergone unstable treatments. In an instance where there is more than reasonable doubt, CGI will not issue a Gemstone Report. CGI and the gemologists will not be liable for special or consequential damage that could arise from any error or omission from any report issued. Any misuse of the issued Reports will be reported and the misusing party will be legally prosecuted. The CGI may repudiate the issuance of a gemstone report or whatsoever at any time.
It is possible to enhance a gemstone's appearance during its lifetime. Therefore, comments regarding enhancement in this report are only for a specific time period. A recheck of the gemstone maybe necessary if a period of time has elapsed or the gemstone has changed ownership. If requested by the customer, CGI will re-issue Reports within a period of one year from the date of issue of the original Report. CGI bears the right to retain items which are not collected by the customer or if the amount of the Report has not been settled in full within a period of 90 days.
All intellectual property rights belonging to CGI, including the contents of this Report, the name, trademarks, service marks and logos of CGI shall not be used in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever, including for purposes of advertising, marketing, publicity and promotions, without obtaining the prior written consent of CGI.
Notes:
1.The color of certain gemstone varieties can be altered by heating and/or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
2.The color of aquamarine can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
3.The color of morganite can be altered by heating or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
4.The color of demantoid can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
5.The color of rubellite can be altered by irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumenta-tion;
6.The color of Paraiba tourmaline can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
7.The color of zircon can be altered by heating and/or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
8.The color of tanzanite can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
9.The color of freshwater and akoya pearls can be altered by irradiation. Such treatment can hardly be detected by current instrument and analyses:
10.Cultured pearls produced in freshwater and akoya pearl oyster are routinely processed:
11.Some cultured pearls are routinely processed, which may include bleaching. pinking, and luster enhancement.
The item described in this Report has been examined by at least two qualified gemologists. All information given represents the opinion of CGI Gem Laboratory at the time of testing. It does not take into account of any subsequent modifications of the item tested.
The Client agrees to be responsible for, and to hold CGI and its employees and agents harmless from any injury, loss, damage or destruction of articles entrusted for examination while in the possession of CGI, resulting from any cause whatsoever not caused by the proven negligence of CGI or its employees
CGI and its employees and agents will not be liable for any special or consequential damages resulting from any error or omission in any report, or for its issuance or use, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. CGI reserves the right to refuse the issuance of a Gemstone Report at any time.
Reports issued are not guarantees, valuations or appraisals, and CGI makes no representation or warranty regarding reports issued of the articles described in them.
Each report contains a description of the article tested or graded based on tests and techniques used by CGI at the time of examination. Grades issued may differ elsewhere depending upon when, how and by whom the article is graded.
Reports, Trademarks, and Service marks of CGI may not be reproduced in whole, or in part, without the prior written authorization of CGI.
Any objections or disputes relating to CGI Reports fall within the sole competence of the courts of Sri Lanka.
This report is not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal of the gemstone and CGI has made no representation or warranty regarding this report and the article described herein. It is for identification purposes only.
All CGI Reports are printed with authentic original CGI hologram stickers and bear an official signature from our Chief Gemologist. No corrections or modifications of any sort are allowable on the original gemstone reports. All gemstone reports are laminated for security. The gemstone reports, trademarks such as CGI-(H) or service marks of CGI may not be reproduced in whole, or in part, without the prior written consent and authorization of CGI. A genuine CGI Report includes identification of gemstones by photographic images, and includes descriptions, weight, and dimensions with authentic original CGI Hologram. A statement of opinion as to their treatment, comments are included as CGI terms and type. Unless explicitly agreed to otherwise, CGI shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from incomplete or erroneous data in the report; such as errors in measurement and weight measurements; typing errors; and errors in the declaration of treatments. In addition, the client and all other persons to whom the client may allocate, show or transfer this gemstone report, for any use and for any purpose shall not hold CGI liable.
CGI Reports do not constitute a guarantee for an appraisal of the item or gemstone described therein. The conclusion as to treatment of gemstones is an opinion of CGI based on the direct comparison of the findings of the item(s) examined with those obtained from the analysis gathered from reference materials, as well as those appearing in published literature. CGI, to the extent reasonably possible, continuously updates this knowledge base on a regular
The opinion as to quality and rarity of a gemstone being examined is issued upon request only and represents an opinion based on the Practical experience of TalL The CGI reserves the right to refuse the issuance of a gemstone report at ery time Unless expressly agreed to previously in writing, the client shall not hold TCL liable for the loss or damage of the gemstone resulting from risks that may occur during the transport and delivery process, including but not limited to theft or stealing: during the examination process, including color and clarity alteration, or other alteration of gem material, including removal of fissure fillings in the gem material, and while the gemstone is in the possession of Tourmaline Asia Geological Laboratory, including theft, neCGIigence and natural acts of God.
Gemstone Reports are not issued for gemstones that have undergone unstable treatments. In an instance where there is more than reasonable doubt, CGI will not issue a Gemstone Report. CGI and the gemologists will not be liable for special or consequential damage that could arise from any error or omission from any report issued. Any misuse of the issued Reports will be reported and the misusing party will be legally prosecuted. The CGI may repudiate the issuance of a gemstone report or whatsoever at any time.
It is possible to enhance a gemstone's appearance during its lifetime. Therefore, comments regarding enhancement in this report are only for a specific time period. A recheck of the gemstone maybe necessary if a period of time has elapsed or the gemstone has changed ownership. If requested by the customer, CGI will re-issue Reports within a period of one year from the date of issue of the original Report. CGI bears the right to retain items which are not collected by the customer or if the amount of the Report has not been settled in full within a period of 90 days.
All intellectual property rights belonging to CGI, including the contents of this Report, the name, trademarks, service marks and logos of CGI shall not be used in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever, including for purposes of advertising, marketing, publicity and promotions, without obtaining the prior written consent of CGI.
Notes:
1.The color of certain gemstone varieties can be altered by heating and/or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
2.The color of aquamarine can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
3.The color of morganite can be altered by heating or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
4.The color of demantoid can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
5.The color of rubellite can be altered by irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumenta-tion;
6.The color of Paraiba tourmaline can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
7.The color of zircon can be altered by heating and/or irradiation. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
8.The color of tanzanite can be altered by heating. Such treatment is hardly detectable by current instrumentation;
9.The color of freshwater and akoya pearls can be altered by irradiation. Such treatment can hardly be detected by current instrument and analyses:
10.Cultured pearls produced in freshwater and akoya pearl oyster are routinely processed:
11.Some cultured pearls are routinely processed, which may include bleaching. pinking, and luster enhancement.