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January 20, 2023

AGS and GIA Announce Launch of AGS Ideal® Report by GIA

The AGS Ideal® Report by GIA is now available to the jewelry industry. The report was first announced this fall in a joint announcement between the American Gem Society (AGS) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America). The AGS Ideal® Report by GIA is a digital-only supplement to GIA diamond reports for eligible D-to-Z natural and laboratory-grown round brilliant and fancy shape diamonds. The report will have an additional cost of US$25. “The American Gem Society is thrilled about the launch of the AGS Ideal® Report by GIA,” said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the American Gem Society. “The new AGS Ideal®

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Six Tips for Preventing Package Theft

By Jewelers Mutual® Group The jewelry industry is experiencing increased losses due to a rise in package theft. Criminals are getting smarter and more creative than ever, and jewelers and their clients are suffering as a result. The good news is, there are preventative measures you can take to minimize the risk of package theft and get your shipments into the hands of your customers intact and on time. What’s happening? A recent trend in package theft involves a package being illegally redirected to a courier location for retrieval by a thief or a third party hired by a thief.

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