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EGL South Africa

Name: EGL South Africa
Address: 21 Fricker Road, Bedfordview, 2196, ZA
Telephone: +27113344527

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E.G.L South Africa is an independent Diamond, Gemstone and Jewellery grading and certification Labor

E.G.L South Africa is an independent Diamond, Gemstone and Jewellery grading and certification Laboratory. E.G.L South Africa tests for Laboratory-grown diamonds, colour treated diamonds & gemstones on site by fully trained and qualified gemmologists.

05/11/2026

🪔 Wishing all who celebrate Diwali a day filled with unmatched brilliance, warmth, and joy!

🇿🇦 To all our valued clients, partners, and friends celebrating across South Africa — Happy Diwali!

📞 +27 83 656 9013
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🌍 www.egl.co.za
📍 21 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton

29/10/2026

💎 Ever wondered about the history behind gemstones? Who named them, where were they discovered, and if anyone famous owned them?

➡️ Follow our 'Famous Gemstones in history' series to learn more about the gemstones we've come to know today!

☀️ Today we're looking at the Golden Willow Sapphire.

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🌍 www.egl.co.za

22/10/2026

New look. New lab. Same unmatched precision. 💎

🔬 Innovation, precision and excellence have a new address. We are proud to share a first look at our newly relocated, advanced gemmological section and grading laboratory.

➡️ This relocation marks a significant milestone for EGL South Africa. Our upgraded facility is equipped with next-generation technology, allowing our expert gemmologists to continue delivering the trusted, highly accurate services the industry relies on.

📽️ Watch the video for an exclusive sneak peek inside our new facility.

📞 +27 83 656 9013
✉️ [email protected]
🌍 www.egl.co.za
📍 21 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton

15/10/2026

💎 Do you know what an “Old European Cut” diamond is?

➡️ Before the advent of the modern round brilliant diamond cutting style, major European diamond cutting hubs used different proportions to what we are used to today, this was the standard style at the time.

🔬 To meet the demand of the rise in popularity of these antique diamond cuts, some diamond cutting houses are polishing OEC diamonds using modern instruments to achieve higher accuracy and finer polishes.

👇 Follow our video for more information.

❓ Want to know if your diamonds are cut as a modern round brilliant, an OEC or maybe another antique diamond cut? Contact us today!

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🌍 www.egl.co.za

08/10/2026

THE BEAUTY OF THE AFRICAN GEMSTONE: GREEN TOURMALINE 🟩

❗ Over the past months, we have delved into the kaleidoscopic gemstone that is tourmaline and divulged its most interesting varieties.

🟢 This month, we are looking at Green Tourmaline.

🟢 For centuries, green tourmalines were sold as "Brazilian emeralds". The mistake was realised in the early 1700s when European mineralogists discovered that these gems attracted ash when heated (pyroelectricity); a property true emeralds lacked. True Brazilian emeralds were only discovered in Brumado in 1912.

🟢 To avoid deceptive trade names, European merchants coined "verdelite" from the Latin viridis meaning green. Today, the term is less common.

🟢 African sources of green gem tourmaline are abundant, including: Ethiopia, DRC, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Minor deposits are also present across North and West Africa.

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🌍 www.egl.co.za

01/10/2026

💎 Our gem lab has moved to a brand-new home!

🛠️ We have been working hard behind the scenes to build a bigger, better space for all your gemstone testing and grading needs.

👀 Get a sneak peek at EGL South Africa's new laboratory in this teaser video.

🗝️ Now that the keys are ours, we want to see you here.

📍 Come visit us at 21 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton.

📞 +27 83 656 9013
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.egl.co.za

29/09/2026

📍 WE HAVE MOVED!

💎 EGL South Africa is thrilled to announce that we have officially relocated to a brand-new space!

➡️ You can now find our laboratory at 21 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg.

🔬 While our address has changed, our absolute commitment to accuracy, integrity, and your precious gems remains exactly the same.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new premises! 💎⭐

📞 +27 83 656 9013
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.egl.co.za

23/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day, Mzansi!

❗ Note: We are closed on 24 & 25 September. We will be back on Monday, 28 September.

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🌐 www.egl.co.z

17/09/2026

✡️ Wishing our clients, partners, and community a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur.

❗ Note: We will be closed on Monday 21 September.

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10/09/2026

✡️ Shana Tova!

🌸 Wishing all those who celebrate a peaceful, happy, and sweet new year, from all of us at EGL South Africa!

❗ Note: We are still operating at 1 Kramer Road, Bedfordview until the end of September.

📞 +27 83 656 9013
✉️ [email protected]
🌍 www.egl.co.za

Address

21 Fricker Road
Bedfordview
2196

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27113344527

Website

http://www.egl.co.za/

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