Susan M. Jacques Is Honored With the 2023 Robert M. Shipley Award®
Susan M. Jacques, President and CEO of GIA (Gemological Institute of America), is the recipient of the American Gem Society’s (AGS) most prestigious honor, the Robert M. Shipley Award®. Ms. Jacques was presented with the award at the Society’s annual Conclave in Louisville, Kentucky. “Susan has received this most prestigious honor due to her commitment […]
Supplier Spotlight: Vantyghem Diamonds
Vantyghem Diamonds, located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is proudly celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Founders Arlette and Ralph Vantyghem grew up among diamond cutters in Belgium. They immigrated to Canada and started their business in 1973, selling loose diamonds to independent retail jewelers in Canada. Their son, Kevin Vantyghem, President of Vantyghem Diamonds, invested […]
Multiple Honorees Recognized at the 2023 Titleholder Luncheon
The American Gem Society (AGS) presented several prestigious awards on May 3 during the Titleholders Luncheon at Conclave in Louisville, KY. Maria Brown, RJ, Chair of the Young Titleholders Committee, gave out the 2023 Young Titleholder of the Year Award to Courtney Sivard, CSA, of BC Clark Jewelers in Oklahoma City, OK. “Courtney joined the […]
American Gem Society Elects New Board Members at Conclave 2023
On Wednesday, May 3, during Conclave’s annual Membership Breakfast, the American Gem Society (AGS) confirmed the AGS International Board of Directors for 2023–2024. The 2023–2024 AGS International Board of Directors are: Executive Committee President Lisa Bridge, CG President-Elect Alexis Padis, CGA Secretary; Chair: Gemological Sciences Committee Bryan Moeller, CGA Sr. Advisor William Farmer Jr. Treasurer; […]
Community News: AGS Members Listed as 2023 JA “20 Under 40” Honorees
Jewelers of America’s annual “20 under 40 in Jewelry Retail” list for 2023 included seven AGS members recognized as up-and-coming leaders and innovators in the jewelry industry. Maria Brown, RJ, Exclusively Diamonds Matthew Fink, Fink’s Jewelers, Inc. Angela Hope, RJ, Ben Bridge Jeweler Nikia Levesque, Day’s Jewelers Lexis S. Parker, CSA, Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc. […]