The Russian MSU Gemological Center was established in 1995 under Moscow State University’s Mineralogy and Crystallography division, within the Department of Geology. MSU was established in 1755 and is Russia’s highest ranking educational and science center. In 2005 ALROSA named one of its biggest diamonds the “250th Anniversary of Moscow University”.

MSU Gemological Center is recognized as a leading educational and scientific center in the field of gemology. Our mission is to deliver knowledge and skills to our customers to help them add value to gemstones to achieve success.

Leading Russian gem mining, polishing, trading and jewelry manufacturing companies rely on the MSU Gemological Center. Among its clients is ALROSA company, the worlds second largest diamond miner producing about one quarter of all rough diamonds. MSU Gemological Center has strong ties with the international diamond industry and trade in India, Belgium, USA, Australia, and other countries.

The staff of the Gemological Center is committed to growth and development in the constantly evolving world of gemstones. Its products and services are focused in the Business to Business area to enhance professional industry and trade, and to guarantee consumer confidence by protect end users and ethical trade members against misleading or unfair competition. Our main directions are educational programs, testing laboratory services, research, new technologies, equipment, books, consultations and gemstone promotion. Click a link for more detailed information.

We invite participation and interaction from specialists in diamonds and gemstones, jewelry, research labs and trade members from over the world to increase recognition, respect and understanding of gemstones – extremely highly valuable natural creations which eternal beauty is revealed by human art and high skilled craftsmanship.