NGTC examines gemstones and Rudraksha and records what it finds on a printed card.
Each card carries a report number, a square photograph of the item and the measurements taken here. The same details are kept in our records.
If you buy a stone or a bead with an NGTC card, type its number above. What you see should match the card in your hand, photograph included.
A report says what the item is. It does not put a price on it, and it does not promise any effect from wearing it.
If the details differ, or the number is not found, do not rely on the card. Tell us, and we will look into it.
What the card records
The same fields, in the same order, on every report. Blank fields are left off rather than guessed.
At intake
Examination
On the back
What we test
Gemstones
- Ruby
- Sapphire
- Emerald
- Hessonite
- Cat's eye
- Red coral
- Pearl
- Other stones
Coloured stones, cut or rough.
Rudraksha
- 1 to 21 Mukhi
- Gauri Shankar
- Ganesh
- Nepal beads
- Indonesian beads
- Malas and kanthas
Single beads, pairs and full malas.
On every card
- Photograph
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Identification
- Report number
- QR code
The same fields on every report.
Bring a stone or bead for testing, or ask about a card you were given.
A number that does not match?