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Welcome to the 2023 Recertification Resources page! Congratulations on your decision to renew your commitment to your professionalism. You’ll find everything you need to complete your 2023 recertification right here.
Your achievements shine bright with your designation or title from the American Gem Society. Anytime you can demonstrate to your clients that you are proactive about your education and training, and can apply that knowledge during the sales presentation, you build trust with your client. That trust can turn casual clients into lifelong ones!
The exam questions are based on the Abstract Booklet written by leading experts (inside and outside the jewelry industry) from the 2023 Conclave, webinars, and any other relevant information or updates occurring in our industry. The recertification is an open-book exam with no specific time limit to complete once the test has started. The passing score is 75% or better.
Can’t log in or have a question? Check out the FAQ section below, or email us at [email protected].
Please enjoy this special message from Sarah Person, CG, Chair of the American Gem Society’s Education Committee.
Please click on the links below to download the Recertification Abstract Booklet and Exam Questions PDF. All titles and designations have the same documents.
Look for your title or designation logo at the top of each abstract to identify if it is required reading for your exam. The exam questionnaire marks where to stop depending on your title or designation.
To take the exam, log into AGS PRO by clicking the button below. The course is assigned to your individual account. Please use the login credentials provided in the recertification communications you received, or click here to reset your credentials.
You’ll find the recertification exam in the “My Courses” section of your dashboard or by selecting “My Learning” from the left menu.
Here is a great video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Purchasing a printed version of the recertification exam allows you to take the exam in writing and submit by mail.
In the mailing, you will receive:
Please note: We will mail the recertification exam packet to you via USPS within seven business days of receiving payment.
The recertification exam must be received by the AGS offices by the due date of September 29, 2023. Please make sure to mail your exam with enough time for mailing handling and transport.
Once you have passed your recertification exam, share this significant achievement with your clients and community! You’re not only demonstrating your expertise, but you are also setting your business apart and leveraging your AGS membership to attract and retain clients, and ultimately increase sales.
Here are six ways you can promote your credentials:
1 – Display it. Frame your recent certification certificate of achievement, hang it up or place it in a high traffic place at your business. When clients notice it, you can educate them on what it stands for and what it means to them.
2 – Don’t forget your designee or titleholder logo. Download your logo here and add it on your website, email signature, business cards, letterhead, and social media—anywhere you know clients and colleagues will see it!
3 – Send out a press release. We’ve created press release templates that you can customize and send to your local press, and share with your clients. Click here to download the press release that corresponds with your designation or title.
4 – Submit a notification to your local business publication. Most of these publications provide an online submission form for readers to submit short notices sharing news of promotions, credentials, and other related updates. Here’s a sample template you can use for these purposes. Just copy, paste, and fill in the fields where indicated by brackets:
Sample notice:
[Your Name] with [Your Business] in [City] has been [fill in certified OR recertified] as a member of the American Gem Society (AGS) and has retained the title of [fill in title].
Successful completion of an annual recertification exam is required to maintain membership in the Society, a trade organization founded in 1934 and dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The exam completed by [Your Name] covered questions relevant to gemology, the jewelry industry, and ethics, and are designed to ensure that its members have the most current information needed to provide clients with accurate and knowledgeable service.
Only one in twenty jewelers have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership. To join AGS, every member must go through a peer-reviewed application process followed by the annual recertification exam. To learn more, visit AmericanGemSociety.org.
5 – Share your achievement on social media. We’ve seen members promote their credentials in creative ways. Snap a photo of your printed certificate and ask your audience: “Do you know why this piece of paper is so important?” If you’re included on the Recertification Honor Roll, let everyone know! We’ve written social media-ready posts you can copy and share. Click here to access the Content Portal. You may be prompted to log in.
6 – Download your Digital Badge. You will be receiving an email from us indicating that your 2023 recertification digital badge is available for download. A digital badge is a graphical icon that indicates your credentials and accomplishments, and is displayed, accessed, and verified online. The badges can be added to your email signature, website, or social media. Go to ags.org/digitalbadging to learn more!
How have you promoted your credentials? Join our members-only Facebook group and share your ideas. If you need assistance with the downloads or templates, contact Marketing at [email protected].
For titleholders and designees that pass the recertification exam with a score of 100% on their first attempt, we recognize this terrific achievement by placing them on the Recertification Exam Honor Roll!
Those who are on the Honor Roll will receive:
Patty Adams, CSA
Lautares Jewelers
Lavida Allen, CG
Caparo Jewelers
Rebecca Aloise, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Elizabeth Allen, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Myla Alston, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Irene Alvarez, R
Helzberg Diamonds
Gretchen Anderson, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Andrew Arkin, CG
Adler’s Jewelers
Jerri Armstrong, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Deborah Ashway, CGA
Futer Bros. Jewelers
Kenneth Bacon, CG
Michaels Jewelers
Victoria Beavers, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Cynthia Beil, CGA
Underwoods Fine Jewelers
Ryan Berg, CG
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Joshua Bernstein, CG
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Carolyn Biacan, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #639
John Bowen Jr., CG
Sierra West Jewelers
Christopher Bramlett, CGA
Starnes Bramlett Jewelers
Gretchen Braunschweiger, CG
Braunschweiger Jewelers
Clayton Bromberg, CG
Underwood Jewelers
Frederick Bromberg, RJ
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Maria Brown, RJ
Exclusively Diamonds
Michelle Broyles, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.
Larissa Bruinje, CSA
Knar Jewellery
Sheri Busse, RJ
Emerald City Jewelers
Paula Butler, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #142
Thomas Byrne, RJ
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Cathy Calhoun, CGA
Calhoun Jewelers
Carl Carstens, CG
C. A. Schnack Jewelry Co.
Donna Chafin, CSA
Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts
Garrett Chalmers, CG
Chalmers Jewelers LTD
Larry Chenoweth, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Stephen Coe, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Chrysa Cohen, CG
Continental Jewelers, Inc.
Jennifer Collier, CG
Helzberg Diamonds
Timothy Connors, CG
Michaels Jewelers
Isabelle Corvin, CG
Panowicz Jewelers
Tiffany Cramer, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333
Nancy Crichlow, CGA
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069
Thomas Crumlish, CGA
A. H. Hadley Company
Karen Darrah, CSA
Johnson Jewelers
Thomas Davis, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Gordon Delamont, CG
E.H. Delamont Ltd.
Amy DeLoria, RJ
Carreras Jewelers
Roger Dery, RS
Roger Dery Gem Design
Ginger Dery, RS
Roger Dery Gem Design
Wendy DiCarlo, CSA
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Natalie Dimodica, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers
Benjamin Dunlap, CGA
Schiffman’s
Volha Dupuis, RJ
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.
Carrie Ehlers, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Mary Elzey, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Kelly Erickson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #074
Patti Fey, RJ
Fey & Company
Megin Flitter, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Briana Gartin, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #018
David Gaston, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers
Michelle Gervais, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Ken Gikas, CGA
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Nisha Goel, CG
Brown & Company Jewelers
Linda Gold, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Paula Gracia, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Adam Graham, CSA
Joshua J. Fine Jewelry
Jennifer Graves, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers
Avrumi Gross, RS
MJ Gross Inc.
Sue Grunow, RJ
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.
Alisha Halberstadt, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Sara Hansen, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Ashley Harbison, CSA
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Shane Harmon, RJ
Kleinhenz Jewelers
Kim Hartman, CSA
Parlé Jewelry Designs
Joel Hassler, CGA
Von Hasle Jewelers
Kimberley Hatchell, CG
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.
Julia Hatcher, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #150
Rebecca Heaton, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #189
Marc Hildebrand, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #114
Melissa Hirneise, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Kendra Hobbs, CG
Hobbs Jewelers, Inc.
Rebecca Holberg, CGA
Goodman & Sons Jewelers
Audrey Humphreys, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Ava Jackson, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Jason Jarnagin, CG
Jay’s Jewelry
Sonda Jones, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Jennifer Jones, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Shelley Josefik, CSA
Ashley Jewellers-Gemologists
Trisha Joseph, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Tiffany Kaufman, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Roger Kerchman, CGA
Robann’s Jewelers
Amy Klug, RJ
Diamonds & Gold
Cynthia Konney, ICGA
New England Gem Laboratory
Kay Kostelny, CG
Jewelers Mutual Group
Isaiah Korver, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Pat Lamoureux, CSA
Blohm Jewelers
Lana Langhauser, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #013
Ronald Leitzel, RJ
Mountz Jewelers
Randall Lightfoot, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Lisa Lilly, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Callie Long, CSA
Sam L. Majors Jewelers
Destinee Long, RJ
Skeie’s Jewelers
Marshall Loupus, RJ-
Fink’s Jewelers, Inc. #17
Melinda MacLachlan, CSA
Waterfall Jewelers II
Glenda Marshall, CG
Rapaport USA
Samantha Martinez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #146
Kevin Mays, CGA
John Mays Jewelers
Michael Mazzoni, RJ
M. Mazzoni Jewelers
Douglas Mays, RS
Wild & Petsch
Christopher McCarthy, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Susan McClain, RJ
Goodman’s Jewelers
Merwin McCrady, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.
Brooke Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Bryce Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Rachel Merisheki, CG
Roger Dery Gem Design
James Messier, CG
Arthur’s Jewelry, Inc.
Madelaine Meyer, CSA
Malak Jewelers
Tracy Millar, CSA
La Maison D’Or
Mona Miller, ICGA
Pacific Gem Lab
Amanda Moreno, CG
USAA Merchandise Services
Alex Morris, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #101
Emily Murillo, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Kristen Murin, CG
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Bennett Murphy Jr., CGA
Sartor Hamann Jewelers
Tyler Neuman, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Libby Newman, CSA
Lewis Jewelers
Bruce Nickell, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Krystina Nielsen-Zaworski, CG
Nielsen Jewelers/H.P. Nielsen
Victoria O’Brien, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Kenneth Osako, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040
Amanda Osteen, CSA
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.
Elizabeth Pearsall, CG
Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc.
Sarah Person, CG
Exclusively Diamonds
Samantha Pohlman, CSA
Helzberg Diamonds #046
Yosef Poplack, RS
Gem Wave, Inc
Ethan Potter, CSA
Blohm Jewelers
Berrin Puckett RJ,
Helzberg Diamonds #162
Jodi Radtke, CSA
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.
Kiran Ramola, CSA
Knar Jewellery
Amber Rank, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Amy Rausch, CGA
Mountz Jewelers
Randolph Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers
Denise Richards, CGA
Underwood Jewelers
Debbie Risk, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #090
Leonardo Rodriguez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #219
Charles Root, CG
Form To Feeling
Amber Rose Nord, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #082
Kimberly Russell, RJ
Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc.
Charles Scanlan, CGA
Pierce Jewelers
Donna Schott, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Suzanne Scudder, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #345
Paula Shaver, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Dharti Sheth, RS
Lika Behar Collection
James Shick, CG
Kern Jewelers
Jeremiah Sickles, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #085
Igor Sirochinsky, CSA
Venus Jewelers
Courtney Sivard, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Cheyenne Snudden, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #039
Stephanie Sowder, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Eva-Michelle Spicer, CGA
Spicer Greene Jewelers
Robert Spratford, RJ
Spratford Fine Jewelry
Wendy Stevens, CSA
Grandis Jewellers
Cynthia Street, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Aaron Sturges-Melby, RJ
Melby’s Jewelers
David Surridge, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077
Jessica Sutherland, CGA
Wixon Jewelers
Matthew Tatro, RJ
Orin Jewelers, Inc.
Jeffrey Teel, CSA
Stuart Benjamin & Co Jewelry Designs
Joy Thollot, CG
Thollot Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Sarah Thomas, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #162
Amy Trau, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers
Sarah Trott, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Tonia Ulsh, CGA
Mountz Jewelers
Mary Utoft, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333
Tim Van Slooten, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Samantha Van Thiel, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Jessica Vaughn, CGA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Lauri Wagner, CSA
Reimer Jewelers, Inc.
Jenny Waraksa, RJ
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.
Leanne Webb, RJ
Fink’s Jewelers, Inc. #12
Madison Webster, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Stephen Webster, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Dina Wederski, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #080
Crystal Wheatley, CSA
Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts
Debbie Whitman, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Michael Wilson, CG
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Yuying Wu, RJ
Lux Bond & Green
Shari Zembek, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #523
Ronald Zulli, CG
Benari Jewelers
William Zundel Jr., RJ
Zundel’s Jewelry
The American Gem Society (AGS) will send an email and letter to the addresses we have listed for you. In addition, we will continue to communicate with you throughout the recertification period.
Please contact us if you have not received notification about your recertification exam by July 24, 2023.
You can download the abstracts as a PDF by clicking here.
To take the exam, click here to log into AGS PRO. View a helpful video tutorial here to guide you through the process.
You’ll find the recertification exam in the “My Courses” section of your AGS PRO dashboard or by selecting “My Learning” from the left menu.
You may be logged into your firm’s account instead of your individual account. Please use the login credentials provided in the recertification communications you received, or click here to reset your credentials.
Did you recently earn your title? Titles earned on or after December 1, 2022, do not need to take the 2023 recertification. Instead, you’ll take your first recertification in 2024.
If you still don’t see the exam, contact us.
Our team has created a video tutorial for you! Please click here to watch.
Titleholders and designees attached to member firms will be billed an annual recertification fee upon launch of the recertification exam. Invoices are billed to the firm once the recertification period opens. This ensures your firm only supports titleholders and designees who are qualified to carry their credentials upon completing their recertification exam.
If payment for the recertification fee invoice is not received within the 62-day grace period, the individual’s title or designation may not be renewed.
We apologize for the inconvenience! Sometimes when there’s a large number of people trying to access the exam at once, you may receive an error message. Please log out and try again in 10 minutes. If the problem persists, contact us.
If you have an emergency or a medical reason that won’t allow you to complete the recertification exam during that time, please contact us by August 14, 2023, to discuss an alternate timeline.
We understand that focusing on your business is your priority. Our hope is that the current timeframe allows enough time for you to complete the recertification exam. If you cannot complete the exam, it may result in the non-renewal of your title, which may affect milestones and your firm’s membership status.
Individuals are able to reinstate their titles as outlined in the AGS Membership Manual, “Reinstatement of Titles.” However, this may require additional education to be completed, including the AGS Way Course, previous outstanding recertification exams, and additional fees.
When a firm member loses its last titleholder, it will have two (2) years to employ a titleholder. If the firm is unable to complete this, it may result in the loss of membership.
You will have to reinstate your title as outlined in the AGS Membership Manual, “Reinstatement of Titles.” This may require additional education to be completed, including the AGS Way Course, previous outstanding recertification exams, and additional fees. Contact us when you’re ready to reinstate!
The recertification exam is open-book, so you can reference the abstracts provided. If you don’t pass the first time, you may retake it before the deadline. A passing score on the exam is a 75%.
Yes, recertification of your AGS title or designation is what sets it apart as a true professional credential! The recertification exam is also an excellent resource for ongoing professional development.
All active AGS titleholders and designees who have earned their title or designation before December 1, 2022, are required to recertify.
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