by Gagan Choudhary
Gagan shares his passion for gemstones – from external beauty to their internal world and as many nuances….the photographs and photomicrographs…..the many gemmological reports and many other reports of gemmological interest.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."
- Albert Einstein
Three-directional rutile silk in ruby from Myanmar (Burma)
ABOUT
gagan choudhary
Gagan Choudhary FGA is the Director and in-charge of IIGJ-Research & Laboratories Centre, Jaipur (formerly, Gem Testing Laboratory, Jaipur), India. He handles various activities of the laboratory which includes certification, research and other managerial operations.
A Graduate in Commerce and without any prior knowledge and background in gemstones, in 1999, Gagan joined the Diploma Course in Gem Identification at the Gem Testing Laboratory, Jaipur, while pursuing Chartered Accountancy. However, he was awarded with the “Student of the Year” for proficiency in Practical. This gave him a new direction into the world of gemstones and since then there was no looking back….the world of gemstones and their inclusions were much more fascinating than the tricky numbers, calculations and taxes!
Jagged 3-phase inclusion in emerald from Colombia
Panning for sapphires in Pailin Province, Cambodia