About Us

About

I am SKN Prasad, and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics and Communication). With a deep passion for diamonds and gems, I entered this fascinating field in 2005, shortly after completing my engineering degree. I have received education from esteemed gemological institutes, including the Indian Diamond Institute, International Gemological Institute, Gemological Institute of America, De Beers Institute of Diamonds, Danat Bahrain(online), AIGS Thailand(online), and Gubelin(online).

With the support of my father, Mr. S. Venkateswara Rao, I established Basil Gem Lab in Bhimavaram in 2010, later expanding to Hyderabad on December 10, 2017. The lab has been successfully operating with a select number of clients, focusing on education and delivering precise, high-quality services to the industry. We take great care to uphold the highest standards and have been fortunate to collaborate with industry experts globally.

BASIL International Gemological Laboratory and Institute’s features:

Laboratory – Equipped with advanced, cutting-edge machines to distinguish lab-grown diamonds from natural diamonds using state-of-the-art techniques.

Institute – Combining years of expertise with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to educate and train students to excel in the fields of gems and diamonds.


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Academic Education

  • Elementary Education: St. Joseph's English Medium High School, Nellore
  • Secondary Education: Montessori Public School, Palakol
  • Higher Secondary Education: Janaki College, Narsapuram
  • Graduation (B.Tech, Electronics & Communications): Swarnandhra College of Engineering & Technology, Narsapuram

Profesional Education

  • Rough Diamond Assortment – Indian Diamond Institute, Surat
  • Graduate Diploma in Diamond Technology – Indian Diamond Institute, Surat
  • Diploma in Gemology – Indian Diamond Institute, Surat
  • Diamond Principles – Danat
  • Pearl Principles – Danat
  • Coloured Gem Professional - The Basics: Scratching the Surface – Gübelin Gem Academy
  • Coloured Gem Professional - The Basics: Ruby – Gübelin Gem Academy
  • Coloured Gem Professional - The Basics: Sapphire – Gübelin Gem Academy
  • Coloured Gem Professional - The Basics: Emerald – Gübelin Gem Academy
  • Synthetic Diamond Detection Course – De Beers
  • Advanced Laboratory-Grown Diamond Seminar – GIA
  • Pearl Grading Lab Class – IGI
  • Introduction to Pearls – SSEF
  • Introduction to Diamonds – SSEF
  • Introduction to Sapphires – SSEF
  • Introduction to Emeralds – SSEF
  • Introduction to Rubies – SSEF
  • Introduction to Garnets – SSEF
  • Introduction to Tourmalines – SSEF
  • Introduction to Opals – SSEF
  • Introduction to Sustainability in Gems & Jewellery – SSEF
  • Introduction to Spinels – SSEF
  • Ruby Sapphire Treatments Identification Correspondence Course – AIGS
  • Introduction to Gemstones – International School of Gemology
  • Diamond Fundamentals – International School of Gemology
  • Pearl Grading Lab Class – GIA

Professional Expertise

  • Faculty in Rough & Polished Diamonds – Diamond Training Institute by KGK, Jaipur
  • Overseas Manager – Lemontechnomist Pvt Ltd, Surat
  • Programmer – Imagem Technologies Pvt Ltd, Surat
  • Manager & Senior Diamond Grader – Gemological Science International, Mumbai
  • Manager & Chief Gemologist – Gemological Centers International, Hyderabad
  • Senior Faculty - Gemology – Hamstech, Hyderabad

Memberships