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.
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:
Zahra Abdollahi, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Don Adams, RJ
Barnes Jewelry
Patty Adams, CSA
Lautares Jewelers
Erika Alegar, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Kerry Alentino, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Jefferson Alexander, RJ
Alexander’s of Atlanta
Lauren Allen Raynard, CSA
Allen’s Jewelers LLC
Stephen Alie, CGA
A. E. Alie & Sons, Inc.
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
Amber Aregoni, CSA
Rummele’s Jewelers
Andrew Arkin, CG
Adler’s Jewelers
Jerri Armstrong, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Deborah Ashway, CGA
Futer Bros. Jewelers
Nobil Ayad, RJ
Bay Jewelers
Kenneth Bacon, CG
Michaels Jewelers
Debra Baker, RJ
Malashock’s Jewelry Co.
Penny Barreto, RJ
Ware Jewelers
Victoria Beavers, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Cynthia Beil, CGA
Underwoods Fine Jewelers
Jennifer Bell, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #318
Martin Bell, RS
Crevoshay
Ryan Berg, CG
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Abra Berkley, CSA
Shelle Jewelers Inc.
Joshua Bernstein, CG
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Carolyn Biacan, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #639
David Bicket, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #291
Hannah Bing, CSA
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Robert Bireley, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Peggy Blickhan, CG
Steve Quick Jeweler
Kari Blomberg, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #161
Kelly Boddicker, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Brian Bowen, Jr., CGA
Bowen Jewelry Company
John Bowen Jr., CG
Sierra West Jewelers
Christopher Bramlett, CGA
Starnes Bramlett Jewelers
Judith Brantley, CSA
Trein’s Jewelry
Gretchen Braunschweiger, CG
Braunschweiger Jewelers
Andrew Brey, CG
Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls
Amanda Brixius, CSA
Rummeles, Inc.
Clayton Bromberg, CG
Underwood Jewelers
Frederick Bromberg, RJ
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Terri Brooks, CG
Willow Glen Diamond Company
Maria Brown, RJ
Exclusively Diamonds
Meredith Brown, CSA
David Gardner’s
Michelle Broyles, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.
Larissa Bruinje, CSA
Knar Jewellery
Paul Buchkosky, CGA
Buchkosky Jewelers
Sheri Busse, RJ
Emerald City Jewelers
Kathleen Butler, RJ
Rinehart Jewelry Co.
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.
Paul Cassarino, CG
The Gem Lab
Sheyla Casper, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #046
Ruth Cepeda, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Donna Chafin, CSA
Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts
Pattanin Chaijenkit, CSA
Shelle Jewelers Inc.
Garrett Chalmers, CG
Chalmers Jewelers LTD
Larry Chenoweth, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Ann Christie, CSA
Milkins Jewelers
Stephen Coe, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Chrysa Cohen, CG
Continental Jewelers, Inc.
Jennifer Collier, CG
Helzberg Diamonds
Dinah Condon, CG
Condon Jewelers, Inc.
Timothy Connors, CG
Michaels Jewelers
Sherri Cook, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Isabelle Corvin, CG
Panowicz Jewelers
Crystal Cotter, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Tiffany Cramer, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333
Abigail Crane, CSA
The Gem Collection
Michael Cress, CSA
Denig Jewelers
Nancy Crichlow, CGA
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069
Thomas Crumlish, CGA
A. H. Hadley Company
Louis Cruz, CGA
JWR Jewelers, Inc.
Karen Darrah, CSA
Johnson Jewelers
Julie Daughtry, CG
Kirkland Jewelry
Thomas Davis, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Gordon Delamont, CG
E.H. Delamont Ltd.
Amy Delooze, CSA
The Gem Lab
Amy DeLoria, RJ
Carreras Jewelers
Breanne Demers, CGA
Gunderson’s Jewelers
Raleigh Denig, CSA
Denig Jewelers
Scott Denig, CG
Denig Jewelers
Matthew Deppe, RJ
Lux Bond & Green
Roger Dery, RS
Roger Dery Gem Design
Ginger Dery, RS
Roger Dery Gem Design
Rohan Desai, CSA
Star Gems, Inc.
Kelly DeWeese, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077
Mary DiCaprio, RJ
Blocher, Inc.
Wendy DiCarlo, CSA
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Natasha Digius, CG
Diamond Boutique
Natalie Dimodica, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers
Amanda Dowden, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.
Benjamin Dunlap, CGA
Schiffman’s
Mitchell Dustin, ICGA
Northern Appraisal Services
Volha Dupuis, RJ
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.
Jessica Edwards, CSA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Sam Edwards, CGA
Sam Edwards Jewelers
Carrie Ehlers, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Andrew Eller, RJ
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Kim Elton, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Mary Elzey, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Kelly Erickson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #074
Thamiris Esteves, CSA
Robertson Jewelers
Patti Fey, RJ
Fey & Company
Judith Fineblit-Anderson, CGA
Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd.
Megin Flitter, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Melissa Foley, CGA
Josephs Jewelers
Aurora Freeland, CSA
The Gem Collection
Tracy Garner, CG
Schiffman’s
Briana Gartin, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #018
Heriberto Garza, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #236
David Gaston, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers
Tamara Geraci, CG
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Michelle Gervais, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Martin Ghodsi, RS
American Jewelry Designs
Wendy Gibbone, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Ken Gikas, CGA
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Nisha Goel, CG
Brown & Company Jewelers
Christine Goer, CSA
Martin Jewelers
Linda Gold, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Mikaila Goode, CSA
Occasions Fine Jewelry
Paula Gracia, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Adam Graham, CSA
Joshua J. Fine Jewelry
John Grant III, CG
J.C. Grant Company
Jennifer Graves, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers
Avrumi Gross, RS
MJ Gross Inc.
Trey Gross, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #212
Craig Gruening, CG
Krail Jewelry, Inc.
Sue Grunow, RJ
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.
Rachel Guidroz, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Alisha Halberstadt, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Larry Hall, CGA
Baker & Baker Jewelers, Inc.
Scott Hamilton, CG
Chatham Jewelers, Inc.
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
Tyler Hauch, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Lisa Havre, CSA
Olufson Designs
Tracy Hayes, CGA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
Rebecca Heaton, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #189
Wendy Hernandez, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Alice Herring, CGA
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Jeffrey Hicks, RJ
Lolli’s Jewelry Etc., Inc.
Marc Hildebrand, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #114
Brandon Hill, RJ
Steve Quick Jeweler
Melody Hill, CGA
Barnes Jewelry
Mark Hilton, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Melissa Hirneise, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Kendra Hobbs, CG
Hobbs Jewelers, Inc.
Rebecca Holberg, CGA
Goodman & Sons Jewelers
Linda Horrell, CG
MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry
Chien Fen Huang, CG
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers
Jordan Hufford, CSA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Steven Hug, CGA
Hug Jewelers
Audrey Humphreys, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Nicole Hurdle, RJ
Hurdle’s Jewelry
Brittany Hurst, CSA
Romm Diamonds
Sarah Hurwitz Robey, CG
Colonial Jewelers
Ava Jackson, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Jessica Jackson, CSA
Palmers 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
Debra Joseph, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Trisha Joseph, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Frank Kassees, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #162
Tiffany Kaufman, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers
Roger Kerchman, CGA
Robann’s Jewelers
Amy Klug, RJ
Diamonds & Gold
Christine Koller, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Cynthia Konney, ICGA
New England Gem Laboratory
Kay Kostelny, CG
Jewelers Mutual Group
Isaiah Korver, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Pat Lamoureux, CSA
Blohm Jewelers
Tiffany Landers, CSA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
Lana Langhauser, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #013
Kamey Latham, CSA
Butterfield Jewelers
Vicki Laux, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Lucian Lee Jr., RJ
Hale’s Jewelers
Ronald Leitzel, RJ
Mountz Jewelers
Judy Lemon, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #637
Randall Lightfoot, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Lisa Lilly, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Daniel Linihan, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.
Nicole Linn, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.
Callie Long, CSA
Sam L. Majors Jewelers
Destinee Long, RJ
Skeie’s Jewelers
Marshall Loupus, RJ
Fink’s Jewelers, Inc. #17
Ruth Ann Lynn, CG
Hale’s Jewelers
Shineka Mabry, CSA
David Craig Jewelers Ltd.
Roderick MacDonald, RJ
Diamonds & Design
Melinda MacLachlan, CSA
Waterfall Jewelers II
Glenn Markman, CG
Facets of Fire
Glenda Marshall, CG
Rapaport USA
Adam Martinez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #155
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
Jodi McCallum, CG
Independent Jewellers Ltd.
Susan McClain, RJ
Goodman’s Jewelers
Merwin McCrady, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.
Jane McElvaine, CG
Maxon Fine Jewelry
Richard McElvaine, CG
Maxon Fine Jewelry
Maria McLaughlin, CSA
Steve Pronko Diamonds, Inc.
Phyllis McMahan, CG
Fischer Evans Jewelers, Inc.
Benny McNair, CGA
McNair Jewelers
Martin Mease, CGA
Measetique Jewels
Daniel Medawar, CG
Paul Medawar Fine Jewelry
Nicky Mehta, RS
Diamond Days Promotions, Inc.
Paul Meiterman, CG
Grandview Klein Diamond Group
Mark Melancon, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Brooke Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Bryce Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Tracey Meltzer, ICGA
Emerald City Gemological Services
Elizabeth Menard, CSA
Romm 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
Brandi Miller, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Mona Miller, ICGA
Pacific Gem Lab
Marco Miserendino, RJ
Bijouterie Italienne
Robert Monto, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Amanda Moreno, CG
USAA Merchandise Services
Alex Morris, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #101
J. Patrick Mullins, RJ
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Emily Murillo, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Kristen Murin, CG
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Bennett Murphy Jr., CGA
Sartor Hamann Jewelers
Liz Nazario, CSA
Shelle Jewelers Inc.
Carl Nielsen, CG
Nielsen Jewelers/H.P. Nielsen
Katherine Nielsen, CGA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
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
Amber Rose Nord, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #082
Victoria O’Brien, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Kenneth Osako, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040
Amanda Osteen, CSA
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.
Alexis Padis, CGA
Padis Jewelry
Sanjay Pandya, CG
Ashi Diamonds LLC
Robert Panowicz, CG
Panowicz Jewelers
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
Melissa Quick, CSA
Steve Quick Jeweler
Jodi Radtke, CSA
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.
Kiran Ramola, CSA
Knar Jewellery
Amber Rank, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Melissa Ranney, RJ
Jack Lewis Jewelers
Amy Rausch, CGA
Mountz Jewelers
Corey Ravenstein, CGA
Juniker Jewelry Co.
Hayward Rayford, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc
Randolph Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers
Denise Richards, CGA
Underwood Jewelers
Bradley Risen, CG
Josephs Jewelers
Debbie Risk, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #090
Leonardo Rodriguez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #219
Charles Root, CG
Form To Feeling
Gary Rubel, CGA
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers
Joy Rudkin, RJ
Christensen & Rafferty Fine Jewelry
Kimberly Russell, RJ
Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc.
Raj Sachwani, CSA
Helzberg Diamonds #197
Alexandria Santore, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Charles Scanlan, CGA
Pierce Jewelers
Michael Schofield, RS
Michael Schofield & Co.
Donna Schott, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Suzanne Scudder, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #345
Jack Seibert, CGA
Jack Seibert, Goldsmith & Jeweler
Crystal Serrano, CSA
Schmitt Jewelers
Lisa Servaites, CG
Lisa Lynn Jewelry
Tricia Sharp, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Paula Shaver, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Dharti Sheth, RS
Lika Behar Collection
James Shick, CG
Kern Jewelers
Hiroko Shirai, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040
Jeremiah Sickles, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #085
Igor Sirochinsky, CSA
Venus Jewelers
Courtney Sivard, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Patti Smith, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #034
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
Adam Steel, CG
Steel’s Jewelry
Wendy Stevens, CSA
Grandis Jewellers
James Stinson, CG
Stinson’s Jewelers
Cynthia Street, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Charles Stuart, CGA
Highlands Jewelers, Inc.
Aaron Sturges-Melby, RJ
Melby’s Jewelers
David Surridge, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077
Jessica Sutherland, CGA
Wixon Jewelers
Maggie Szekely, RJ
Servis & Taylor Jewellers
Matthew Tatro, RJ
Orin Jewelers, Inc.
Jacqueline Taylor, CGA
La Maison D’Or
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
Brenda Tylee, CGA
Buchkosky Jewelers
Anna Caroline Uehling, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Tonia Ulsh, CGA
Mountz Jewelers
Mary Utoft, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333
Daniel Valencia, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds
Mary Van Buer, CG
Expressions Jewelers
Lisa Van Cuyk, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
John Van De Kamer, RJ
Knar Jewellery
Tim Van Slooten, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Samantha Van Thiel, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Gretchen Varnell, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Jessica Vaughn, CGA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Donald Vodicka, RJ
The Gem Collection
Lauri Wagner, CSA
Reimer Jewelers, Inc.
Sally Wakim, CSA
Omi Gems, Inc.
Gretchen Wallner, CGA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
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
Lynn Westcott, CSA
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Crystal Wheatley, CSA
Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts
Debbie Whitman, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Jane Widas, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Darwin Wilder, CG
Gregory Jewelers
Michael Wilson, CG
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Angela Woodward, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #311
Nathaniel Wright, CGA
Bremer Jewelry
Joan Worth, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Lezhi Wu, RJ
Christensen & Rafferty Fine Jewelry
Yuying Wu, RJ
Lux Bond & Green
Shari Zembek, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #523
Francesca Zen, CSA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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