July 22, 2020

The American Gem Society (AGS) is now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to present at the annual Conclave in Louisville, KY, April 26–28, 2021. The AGS is looking for presenters on a variety of topics: Appraising Business management Ethics Gemology In-store events Retail innovation Diversity Marketing and sales Security Sourcing Succession planning Sustainability Technology Human resources Conclave will feature panel discussions, insider insights, and sessions for varying educational levels (i.e., beginner, intermediate, advanced), and hands-on classes. AGS is seeking to incorporate timely topics on issues relevant to the jewelry industry, such as crisis management, AML, diversity training, laboratory-grown diamonds, retail

American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories are excited to announce that Justin Moore has joined the team as our new Director of Technology. Justin will direct the organizations’ technological vision by overseeing research and development, IT operations, infrastructure, and engineering. Justin joins the team with more than a decade of experience in information technology. Most recently, he spent over eight years at Anthem, Inc., where he architected and developed complex enterprise systems and led technology-based process improvement initiatives. Justin received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles at the age of 17. Justin