August 5, 2022

We’re only a few weeks away from our 2nd annual virtual event, Confluence! It’s Monday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. PT. You’ll get professional and proven tips and tactics to help sharpen your negotiation skills and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with the AGS community.  Plus, as the presenting sponsor of Confluence, GIA is offering scholarships for up to 25 Confluence attendees! Did we say scholarships? Yes! GIA’s generous scholarship will cover the registration for each individual to attend Confluence. Interested? Click the button below and fill out the brief form. All individuals will be notified if they received

Have you registered for your hub on the Zing by Jewelers Mutual® Group Marketplace yet? In addition to exclusive shipping discounts for members, you can now request eligibility for diamond returns before making purchases on the Diamond Marketplace powered by IDEX. Get started at AGS.org/Zing!

Pumpkin spice. Boots. Sweaters. It’s hard to believe the fall season is right around the corner! AGS Suppliers: We’re looking to update our Trending Now page and social media with images of your gorgeous jewelry. Fall and winter trends are the focus! If you have images of finished jewelry that you feel fit this trend, send them our way! We’re also in search of loose gemstones that can tie into a “build your own dream piece” theme. Submit Images Who sees these images? AGS and industry retailers Consumers Influencers and journalists The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 19. This

Are you looking to earn your Registered Jeweler (RJ) credential? Great news: GIA is sponsoring two lab classes this fall at AGS headquarters in Las Vegas, NV! In recognition of its shared history with the AGS, and as part of GIA’s mission, the Institute will sponsor the Diamond Grading and Gem Identification lab sessions. The sponsorship covers the cost of the GIA education resources for the following sessions: Apply Today! Diamond Grading Lab October 10–October 14, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Gem Identification Lab October 17–October 21, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT GIA’s generosity allows AGS

By Jeremy Mclendon, JewelersHealthCare.com Dynamic company culture is not about beer on draft, lounges, a snack bar, or a game room. It is much deeper than those things. We have put together six steps to help you evaluate your company and your team to create a more dynamic company culture to better serve your employees, customers, and community. 1. The Basics are Clear Everyone starts somewhere, this we know, so why not start with the simple things you may already have in place when working on your company culture. Look at your company’s values, mission statement, passion, and vision. These