The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Melissa Baer, RJ Kern Jewelers Burlingame, CA Deborah Blohm, RJ Blohm Jewelers Elko, NV Andrew J. Mack, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge, LA Cassidy Murray, RJ Josephs Jewelers West Des Moines, IA Jamie J. Skeate, RJ D.J. Bitzan Jewelers Waite Park, MN
The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Grady Blount, CSA JWR Jewelers, Inc. Athens, GA Madison Farren, CSA Raffi Jewellers Inc. Cambridge, ON Canada Amrita Gurbani, CSA Wilson & Son Jewelers Scarsdale, NY Erin Malone, CSA Wilson & Son Jewelers Scarsdale, NY Annie Romano, CSA Zimmer Brothers, Inc. Poughkeepsie, NY Tracy Stocks, CSA Davidson’s Jewellers Ottawa, ON Canada Leisa Tompkins, CSA Clarkes Jewelers, Inc. Shreveport, LA
By Avery Quigley, American Gem Society People born in November are blessed with two beautiful birthstones: Citrine and topaz. These two dazzling gemstones have rich histories and folklore. Continue reading to learn more. History of Citrine The name “citrine” was used to refer to yellow gemstones as early as 1385. However, because the gemstone’s color resembles topaz, the two November birthstones have a history of being mistaken for each other. In the mid-18th century, mineralogists realized that amethyst and smoky quartz could be heat treated to produce golden honey hues of citrine, contributing to an abundance of affordable enhanced gemstones
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