Membership Benefits:

When you become a member of the American Gem Society, you have access to a variety of exclusive events, programs and services. Here are a few of the advantages that membership bestows:

Titles
The American Gem Society™ awards titles designating members as skilled professionals upon completion of stringent gemological studies and examinations. Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist, and Certified Gemologist Appraiser are just a few of the titles that are awarded. Annual recertification is required in order for individuals to retain their title.

Access to the American Gem Society International Conclave. Conclave provides a networking forum for members to discuss and educate each other on the latest events, breakthroughs, trends, business strategies and attend comprehensive education programs. The AGS Conclave (held annually) is the only event in which American Gem Society members and their staff can learn through “hands-on” educational programs. The gathering is built around a wide variety of classes that cover gemology education, the latest industry trends, and useful business information.

American Gem Society™ Custom Sales Training and Coaching. The industry’s most comprehensive custom sales training program – created for and available exclusively to American Gem Society™ Members

Professional Marketing Support. With the goal of creating attention-getting, lead-driving and targeted advertising programs, the American Gem Society has developed the most "go-to" website in the jewelry industry. Print advertising materials designed to stand out in a crowd are available for use in local markets. We offer a variety of print advertisements geared to be used during the key buying periods of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Dads & Grads, Bridal, and Holiday, plus additional ads to promote Colored Stones. Print, radio, and television advertising as well as web banner ads are available as part of our custom marketing materials. You are also able to purchase customized brochures as well as the new American Gem Society television commercial.

The quarterly membership magazine, Spectra, provides the American Gem Society membership with an informative and entertaining resource for member, organization, and industry news.

Of course, the most appealing reason to become a Society member is the acknowledgement and satisfaction of knowing that you are associated with the most elite group of professionals in the diamond, gem, and jewelry industry.

Private Label Credit Card
The American Gem Society Platinum Select card is available through Wells Fargo Financial Services. This business tool provides members with financing alternatives designed to increase sales.

Credit Card Processing
First National Merchant Solutions: Premier payment processing solutions for all of your business transactions. First National Merchant Solutions serves as the endorsed payment processing provider for American Gem Society members. With over fifty years of experience, First National Merchant Solutions is one of the oldest payment processors in the country and a national leader in the merchant processing industry. Together, we have developed a business solution offering members competitive rates and innovative payment solutions with unparalleled customer service.

The highlights of this program include:

Discounted VISA and MasterCard processing rates
Comprehensive online reporting
A full suite of check application solutions
Gift and loyalty card programs tailored to suit you
An account in which your credit card deposits earn interest
Acceptance of all major credit and debit cards

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. -

Personal Property Insurance Program

More frequent visits to your store for inspections of product purchased in turn, can increase your repair and replacement business , creates the opportunity for your customer to work with you, their jeweler in the event they have to make a claim because JM will not require them to shop the competition providing the customer with a one stop shop opportunity (saves the customer time, frustration) . Create a potential opportunity to up sell stone or generate another transaction therefore increasing your bottom line

hassle free - JMI offers AGS Jewelers generous reimbursement schedule

Free access to Jewelers Mutual University:

As an AGS Member, you receive free access to JM online security training courses:

Danger on the Road, teaches you how to prevent losses when traveling with lines of jewelry and Selling with Security, which gives security guidelines for selling jewelry at your store.

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