Gemological Science International (GSI) announced that it has opened a new laboratory in Antwerp, Belgium, making it the fourth GSI operation located in major international diamond centers.

In addition to its headquarters in New York City, GSI has laboratories in Mumbai, India, and Ramat Gan, Israel, which was opened in 2011. The new GSI office is located on Pelikaanstraat 62, in the heart of Antwerp’s Diamond Center.

“Antwerp is an important diamond trading center, and we believe it will continue to be a global trading hub,” said GSI CEO Mark Gershburg. “Our presence here helps us respond more quickly to our clients’ needs as well as supports our long-term strategic goals. We have received a very warm welcome from our clients and others in the diamond community.”

For more information about GSI – Belgium, contact Celine Gouwy or call +32 (0) 3-689-1140.

About GSI

GSI is a full-service gemological laboratory, one of the three largest in the USA. Its clients are large manufacturers, major jewelry chains, department stores, and online jewelers. It is headquartered in New York City’s Diamond District at 581 Fifth Avenue and has operations in Mumbai, India, Ramat Gan, Israel, and Antwerp, Belgium. Visit www.gemscience.net or contact Debbie Azar, Executive Vice President, at 212-207-4140, Ext. 202 or .