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IIGJ Lab (GJEPC project) simplifies ruby treatment description to align with Global Standards
IIGJ Lab is committed to serve the Gem & Jewellery Industry by providing independent quality assessment of Gemstones & Jewellery. IIGJ’s Ruby Identification service is well known and is availed by gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers.
Effective 6th November 2025, IIGJ Lab (A Project by GJEPC India) sponsored by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India has updated description for ruby treatments to harmonise with major gemmological laboratories, maintaining highest levels of scientific analysis and transparency.
IIGJ Lab is a project of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council – sponsored by The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Mission of the Lab is to help trade and consumers to make informed choice.
Rubies are commonly heated using substances like fluxes (e.g. borax), which often is mixed with silica-based materials or high-density glass containing elements like lead (Pb), bismuth (Bi), barium (Ba), yttrium (Y), zirconium (Zr), etc. Under the current policy all these components are mentioned separately, which is now updated to reflect more unified and simplified descriptions on the ruby reports issued by the IIGJ Lab.

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC said, “GJEPC is committed to serve India’s Gem & jewellery Industry by providing world class Grading, Identification & Certification services. Jaipur is an important centre for Coloured Gemstones and is growing rapidly as jewellery manufacturing centre. We believe the revised description of treatment in Ruby Reports will become important sales tool for the coloured gemstone industry to gain confidence of the Customers. We continue to invest in building skills and Lab infrastructure to meet the growing needs. “
Following are the updated description / treatment comments mentioned on the ruby reports issued by IIGJ Lab:
| Treatment Type and Features | Description |
| Indications of heating with residues and silica-based substance in fissures or, high-density glass (Pb, Ba, Bi, Y, Zr) in fissures where no flash effect is observed | Var.: Natural Ruby Spe.: Natural Corundum Comments: Indications of heating and clarity enhancement with residue in fractures and cavities. Extent: (TE1-TE5) / (F1-F3) – as applicable Remarks (if lead is detected): Lead glass was detected. |
| Presence of High-density glass in fissures / cavities with flash effect, numerous gas bubbles, indistinct single crystal | Var.: Glass-Filled Ruby Spe.: Natural Corundum Comments: Indications of clarity enhancement by lead/bismuth/barium glass in fractures and cavities. No quantification in this case |
| High density coloured glass in fissures with flash effect, numerous gas bubbles, colour concentrations | Var.: Glass-Filled Ruby / Sapphire Spe.: Natural Corundum Comments: Indications of clarity enhancement with coloured glass in fractures and cavities No quantification in this case |
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Sennes by Senco Gold & Diamonds Launches First Exclusive LGD Jewellery Store In Gaur City Mall, Noida
A Month-Long Offer Of Up To 50% Off On Making Charges, 30% Off On Diamond Value, and Up To 40% Off On Leather Products To Mark The Launch
Backed by the legacy and trust of Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sennes – Senco’s lab-grown diamond-focused lifestyle brand – announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Noida at Gaur City Mall. This marks Sennes’ 12th store in the country and its debut in the Noida market, further strengthening its presence across key urban centres. Strategically located at Gaur City Mall, the store is poised to become a key destination for shoppers in Noida, offering a refined retail environment that blends product innovation with a modern lifestyle experience.
Positioned at the intersection of sustainability and modern design, Sennes brings lab-grown diamond jewellery into a broader lifestyle context, alongside leather accessories and fragrances.
To celebrate the launch, Sennes is offering attractive introductory promotions, including up to 50% off on making charges and 30% off on diamond value, along with up to 40% off on leather products – creating a compelling entry point for customers to explore the brand.
Spread across approximately 670 sq. ft., the newly launched store has been designed to deliver a modern, immersive retail experience, reflecting Sennes’ contemporary design language and its focus on a seamless customer journey. As an exclusive, company-owned outlet, the store reinforces the brand’s commitment to offering a consistent and elevated experience across locations.
The store showcases a curated selection of Sennes’ offerings across lab-grown diamond jewellery, leather accessories, and fragrances – bringing together craftsmanship with a distinctly modern aesthetic. Among the highlights are statement pieces such as the Pear Allure Diamond Ring (3.72 carat), Enchanting Interplay Diamond Ring, Classic Glamour Diamond Earrings, and Confident Glamour Diamond Earrings featuring striking blue stones. The leather collection includes versatile styles like the Vivace Sling Bag, available in multiple colours, and the Charisma Handbag with a distinctive croc-textured finish. The fragrance range further enhances the experience with offerings such as L’Euphorie, La Sérénité, L’Élégance, Le Désir, La Passion, and L’Harmonie, available in both 100ml and 50ml formats for men and women.
Joita Sen, Director and Head of Marketing, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said:

“Noida consumers are both design-aware and decisively modern in how they approach jewellery today. With Sennes, our focus has been on introducing lab-grown diamonds not just as an alternative, but as part of a larger, design-led lifestyle. This store brings that vision together—where jewellery, leather, and fragrance exist as one cohesive experience. As we expand into Noida, the idea was to create a space that feels intuitive, contemporary, and clearly reflective of what Sennes stands for.”
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