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2024 Recertification

Extended Recertification Deadline: October 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. PST

Welcome to the 2024 Recertification Resources! Congratulations on your decision to renew your commitment to your professionalism. You’ll find everything you need to complete your exam here.

The exam questions are based on the Abstract Booklet authored by leading experts from both inside and outside the jewelry industry. This includes content from the 2024 Conclave, webinars, and other relevant industry updates. The recertification is an open-book exam with no time limit once you begin. A passing score is 75% or higher. 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.

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 Kevin Mays, CGA, Chair of the American Gem Society’s Education Committee.

Please click on the links below to download the Recertification Abstract Booklet and Exam Questions PDFs. 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.

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:

  • Recertification Abstract Booklet
  • Recertification Exam – Mail Submission Form

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 October 14, 2024. Please make sure to mail your exam with enough time for mailing handling and transport.

  1. The deadline for completion of the recertification exam is on or before October 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. PST.
  2. The passing score is 75% or better.
  3. Late exam submissions may result in non-renewal of your title or designation, 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.”
  4. Any Titleholder, Designee, or Affiliate not in compliance with these rules may be subject to non-renewal.
  5. By completing the recertification exam, you acknowledge and agree to the policies.

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 five ways you can promote your credentials:

1 – Display it. Frame your 2024 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 – Download your Digital Badge. You will be receiving an email from us indicating that your 2024 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!

4 – Submit a notification to your local business publication.  Click here to download and personalize the “AGS Recertification Completion Press Release” to send to local press and share with your clients.

Some 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.

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:

  • An Honor Roll digital badge
  • Recognition in a weekly members-only Facebook group post
  • Acknowledgment in an issue of our semi-monthly eNewsletter, Spectra Update

Tsvika Abrahams, CSA
Padis Jewelry

Bryan Aderhold, CG
Nash James Enterprises LLC

Wayne Addessi, RJ
Addessi Jewelers

Regina Aiello, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Elizabeth Allen, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Karen Allen, CG
Allen’s Jewelers LLC

Steve Allen, CGA
Allen’s Jewelers

Lauren Allen Raynard, CSA
Allen’s Jewelers LLC

Rebecca Aloise-Tuthill, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Karen Altman, CSA
B and E Jewelers

Irene Alvarez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Lee Andrews, CG
Sun Studios

Caroline Anise, CSA
Bechtel Jewelers, Inc.

Shirley Archambault, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #126

Eugenia Arkhipov, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Andrew Arkin, CG
Adler’s Jewelers

Jerri Armstrong, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Mark Arnold, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #157

Matt Ashley, CSA
Ashley Jewellers-Gemologists

Kenneth Bacon, CG
Michaels Jewelers

Debra Baker, RJ
Malashock’s Jewelry Co.

Barbara Barletta, CSA
Wickersham Company Jewelers, Inc.

Elizabeth Barnard, RJ
Jewelry Design Center

Kalin Barney, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #274

Sarah Basta, CG
Ricardo Basta, Inc. / Jewels by Bernier

Donnell Battle, CSA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry

Valeen Behunin, CG
Simmons Fine Jewelry

Angela Bevill-Kohler, CSA
Smith & Bevill Jewelers

Hannah Bing, CSA
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers

Angela Blose, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #256

Grady Blount, CSA
JWR JEWELERS, INC.

Kelly Boddicker, RJ
Josephs Jewelers

Barbara Bollom, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler

Joseph Bonasso, CG
JAB Jewelry Works

Anthony Bongiovanni Jr, CGA
Rocky Point Jewelers

Christie Bowers, CSA
Harris Jeweler

Nikki Braddock, CSA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

April Brady, CSA
Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers

Judith Brantley, CSA
Trein’s Jewelry

Gretchen Braunschweiger, CG
Braunschweiger Jewelers

Carlos Bravo, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Lisa Bridge, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Sandy Brigham, CSA
Fox Fine Jewelry

Amanda Brixius, CSA
Rummeles, Inc.

Clayton Bromberg, CG
Underwood Jewelers

Frederick Bromberg, RJ
Bromberg & Company, Inc.

Andy Brown, CSA
Waterfall Jewelers II

Justin Broyles, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.

Michelle Broyles, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.

David Brueno, RJ
Lux Bond & Green

Larissa Bruinje, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Dareen Brusilovsky, CG
Marks Jewelers

Benjamin Bryant, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #183

Karen Bursaw, RJ
Swanson Jewelers, Inc.

Catherine Buss, CSA
O.C. Tanner Jewelers

Tammy Buskirk, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #648

Paula Butler, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #142

Cathy Calhoun, CGA
Calhoun Jewelers

Laurie Cariseo, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office

Christopher Carter, CG
Carter’s Jewel Chest

Mary Carter, RJ
Carter’s Jewel Chest

Linda Cass, CSA
Forsythe Jewelers, Inc.

Paul Cassarino, CG
The Gem Lab

Jenna Cavuoto, CSA
Cornell’s Jewelers

Ruth Cepeda, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Todd Chandler, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Toros Chopjian, CSA
Motif Jewelers

Lauren Clawson, CSA
Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Donna Chafin, CSA
Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts

Ann Christie, CSA

Milkins Jewelers

Stephanie Coates, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Stephen Coe, CSA
Underwood Jewelers

Mary Coleman, CSA
Jewelsmith, Inc.

Dawn Coles, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #208

Richard Connell, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers

Sherri Cook, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Inc.

Taylor Cook, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Dina Cornelow, CSA
Davidson’s Jewellers

Jim Corriveau, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #243

Isabelle Corvin, CG
Panowicz Jewelers

Crystal Cotter, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Lara Court, CG
Alexander’s Jewelers

Tiffany Cramer, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333

Mike Crane, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Michael Cress, CSA
Denig Jewelers

Lenka Curtin, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.

Julie Daughtry, CG
Kirkland Jewelry

Sarah Davis, CG
Emerald City Jewelers

Thomas Davis, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler

Amy Delooze, CSA
The Gem Lab

Raleigh Denig, CSA
Denig Jewelers

W. Clay Denig, CSA
Denig Jewelers

Douglas DeWane, CSA
Rummele’s Jewelers

Kelly DeWeese, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077

David Dibelka, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040

Natalie Dimodica, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers

Simone Dipietro, CSA
Venus Jewelers

Amanda Dowden, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.

Morgan Dryer, CSA
Cornell’s Jewelers

Kara Dulhanty, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers

Benjamin Dunlap, CGA
Schiffman’s

Gina Dustin, ICGA
Northern Appraisal Services

Janet Ebner, CSA
Armel Jewelers

Mollie Effler, CG 
William Effler Jewelers

Carrie Ehlers, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Rita Elias, CSA
La Maison D’Or

Andrew Eller, RJ
Morrison Smith Jewelers

Kim Elton, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Inc.

Mary Elzey, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Kelly Erickson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #074

Thamiris Esteves, CSA
Robertson Jewelers

Eric Falla, CSA
The Gem Lab

Jade Fay, RJ
Hug Jewelers

Patti Fey, RJ
Fey & Company

David Fineblit, RJ
Pearson’s, Inc.

Judith Fineblit-Anderson, CGA
Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd.

Catherine Fitzgibbon, CGA
Coffin & Trout Jewelers, Inc.

Colleen Fiumara, CSA
Merkley-Kendrick Jewelers

Megin Flitter, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Ua Flynn, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #015

Melissa Foley, CGA
Josephs Jewelers

Tricia Fontenot, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Laura Foster, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.

William Frailey, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Aurora Freeland, CSA
The Gem Collection

David Friedman, CG
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Stephanie Gallant, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Dayamira Garibay, CSA
Kelly Wade Jewelers

Antonette Garcia, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Mark Garcia, CG
Garcia & Co.

Tracy Garner, CG
Schiffman’s

Garry Garrison, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #307

Briana Gartin, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #018

David Gaston, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers

Tricia Gates, RJ
Wimmer’s Diamonds

Wendy Gibbone, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Valerie Giff, CSA
Davidson’s Jewellers

Greg Gilbertson, CSA
Orin Jewelers, Inc.

Jared Gilreath, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Benjamin Golan, RS
Shula New York

Julie Goldston, CGA
Randy Cooper’s Fine Jewelry

Mark Goodman, CG
Goodman Jewelers

Scott Gould, CGA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

Susan Grace, RJ
Gruno’s Diamonds

Adam Graham, CSA
Joshua J. Fine Jewelry

Jean Graham, CG
J.C. Grant Company

John Grant, CG
J.C. Grant Company

Jennifer Graves, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers

Blake Greenstein, CSA
Stuart Benjamin & Co Jewelry Designs

Cherie Grove, CGA
Mountz Jewelers

Ricardo Guerrero, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #063

Damaris Guerrero-Soto, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #058

Rachel Guidroz, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Alisha Halberstadt, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Sara Hansen, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Ashley Harbison, CSA
Wilson & Son Jewelers

Vanissa Hargrove, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.

Ashley Harman, CSA
Forsythe Jewelers, Inc.

Shane Harmon, RJ
Kleinhenz Jewelers

Mary Harris, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Kim Hartman, CSA
Parlé Jewelry Designs

Paul Hartman, CG
Parlé Jewelry Designs

Joel Hassler, CGA
Von Hasle Jewelers

Kimberley Hatchell, CG  
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.

Traci Hauser, CSA  
Jewelers Mutual Group

Lisa Havre, CSA
Olufson Designs

Marissa Haysbert, CG
Jeweler’s Touch

Carol Hayes, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #101

Rebecca Heaton, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #189

TJ Hendrix II, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Wendy Hernandez, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Alice Herring, CGA  
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers

Marc Hildebrand, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #114

Mark Hilton, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Melissa Hirneise, RJ
Underwood Jewelers

Franchelle Hirsh, RJ
Richard T. Hirsh Jewelers, Inc.

Rebecca Holberg, CGA
Goodman & Sons Jewelers

Brittany Holloway, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #157

Janet Hovanitz, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Inc.

Miranda Hroch, RJ
Sid Potts, Inc.

Chien Fen Huang, CG
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers

Kara Huddleston, ICGA
Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals

Dan Hudgins Jr, CG
Johnson’s Jewelers of Raleigh

Karen Huhtanen, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office

Audrey Humphreys, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry

Pieter Hye, CGA
Pieter Andries Jewelers

Patricia Isley, CSA
Haydon & Company

Joshua Israileff, RS
ASBA USA, Inc.

Jessica Jackson, CSA
Palmers Jewelry

Susan Jacobson, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #064

Jason Jarnagin, CG 
Jay’s Jewelry

Amy Johnson, CG
Johnson Jewelers

Blake Johnson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #343

Jennifer Jones, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry          

Michele Jones, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch

Sonda Jones, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Shelley Josefik, CSA 
Ashley Jewellers-Gemologists

Debra Joseph, RJ
Josephs Jewelers

Bernadette Julian, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch

Alysa Karr, CSA
Gunderson’s Jewelers

Frank Kassees, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #162

Margaret Keane, CSA
Shelle Jewelers Inc

Renee Keck, CSA
Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers

Laura Klub, CSA
La Maison D’Or

Nanci Knott, CG
Nanci Knott & Company

Kay Kostelny, CG
Jewelers Mutual Group

Mary Kostelny, CG
Jewelers Mutual Group

Isabelle Krombholz, CSA
Herb Krombholz Jewelers

Rachel Krumenauer, CSA
Dream Jewelers

Marla Kruth, CSA
Henne Jewelers, Inc.

Heather Kuehl, CSA
Armel Jewelers

Tiffany Landers, CSA
Jewelsmith, Inc.

Marilynn Lane, CG
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers

Lana Langhauser, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #013

Vicki Laux, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

Isabella Lee, CSA
Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Karen Lee, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040

Lucian Lee, RJ
Hale’s Jewelers

Lori Leichman, CSA
Northeastern Fine Jewelry

Birdie Levine, CGA
Van Cott Fine Jewelry

Lisa Lilly, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office

Nicole Linn, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.

Rebecca Lisska, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #194

Callie Long, CSA
Sam L. Majors Jewelers

Marshall Loupus, RJ  
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Reyna Love, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #155

Ashley Lowe, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Ruth Ann Lynn, CG
Hale’s Jewelers

Bethany Macauley, RS
Ed Levin Jewelry Inc.

Andrew Mack, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Melinda MacLachlan, CSA
Waterfall Jewelers II

John Maietta, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #009

Marcus Majors, CG
Sam L. Majors Jewelers

Elizabeth Mallia, CSA
SVS Fine Jewelry

Taline Mann, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Charles Markley, CSA
Golden Renaissance Jewelers

Vickie Martin, CSA 
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.

Jessica Martinez, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Samantha Martinez, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #146

Danielle Mascio, CGA
Huntington Gem Lab, LLC dba HGL Certified Jewelry Appraisers

Kevin Mays, CGA 
John Mays Jewelers

David Mazer, CG
Marks Jewelers

David McConnell, CG
The King’s Jewelers

Merwin McCrady, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.

Charles McChristy, CG
McChristy Jewelers, Inc.

Glenn McElroy, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.

Marsha McHugh, CG
National Rarities

Linda-Kay McLaughlin, CSA
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers

John McNair, RJ
McNair Jewelers

Rachel Mehler, CSA
Helzberg Diamonds #114

Paul Meiterman, CG
Grandview Klein Diamond Group

Mark Melancon, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Brooke Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Bryce Melius, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Sarah Merkling, RJ
Underwood Jewelers

Mihkenna Merrill, RJ
DUKE’S JEWELERS

James Messier, CG
Arthur’s Jewelry, Inc.

Lesley Milkins-Alban, RJ
Milkins Jewelers

Brandi Miller, RJ  
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Kristy Miller, CSA
Robertson Jewelers

Mona Miller, ICGA
Pacific Gem Lab

Paul Miller, CSA
Olufson Designs

Steven Miller, CGA
MJ Christensen Diamonds

William Miller, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #080

Manuel Millman, CSA
Shelle Jewelers Inc.

Chrystal Misener, CSA
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.

Marco Miserendino, RJ
Bijouterie Italienne

Brenda Mitchell, CSA
Gleim the Jeweler

Bryan Moeller, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler

Robert Moeller, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler

Erica Morgan, CSA
La Maison D’Or

Alex Morris, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #101

Marina Morton, CSA
MJ Christensen Diamonds

Julie Moten, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers

Glen Munro, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #052

Stephanie Monroe, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

David Nassi, CG
100% Natural, Ltd.

Thomas Newcomer, CGA 
R. Bruce Carson, Ltd.

Libby Newman, CSA
Lewis Jewelers

Krystina M. Nielsen-Zaworski, CG
Nielsen Jewelers/H.P. Nielsen

Amber Rose Nord, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #082

Victoria O’Brien, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

Elizabeth Ortega, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #522

Kenneth Osako, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040

Katie Overton, CG
GIA

Karen Oxland, CSA
MJ Harrington & Co.

Alexis Padis, CGA
Padis Jewelry

Stuart Palestrant, CGA
Wendel’s Diamond Jewelers

Sanjay Pandya, CG
Ashi Diamonds LLC

Lexis Parker, CSA
Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Billy Pate, RJ
Lautares Jewelers

Kristen Patrick, CSA
Sorg Jewelers

Cristalle Pelfrey, RJ 
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Josue Perez, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Sarah Person, CG
Exclusively Diamonds

Brittany Peters, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #287

Walter Pickens, CG
Pickens Jewelers, Inc.

Marina Pilibosian, CG
Birmingham Jewelry

Taele Polamalu, RJ
Benari Jewelers

Berrin Puckett, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #162

Constance Puente, CSA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler

Melissa Quick, CSA
Steve Quick Jeweler

Kimberly Quigley, CGA
TQ Diamonds

Timothy Quigley, CGA
TQ Diamonds

Christa Radcliffe, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.

Jodi Radtke, CSA
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.

Basima Rafiq, CSA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

Kiran Ramola, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Leticia Rannie, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Nancy Raso, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Amy Rausch, CGA
Mountz Jewelers

Corey Ravenstein, CGA
Juniker Jewelry Co.

Hayward Rayford, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Debra Ream, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #320

Jennifer Reed, CSA
Fox Fine Jewelry

Louise Reed, CSA
Carreras Jewelers

Meghan Reed, CSA
Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers

Patricia Reed, CSA
JWR Jewelers, Inc.

Debra Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers

Randolph Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers

Boz Renninger, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers

Denise Richards, CGA
Underwood Jewelers

Michael Richards, CG 
Underwood Jewelers

Bradley Risen, CG
Josephs Jewelers

Janice Robinson, CG
Forsythe Jewelers, Inc.

Alan Rodriguez, CGA
Julz by Alan Rodriguez

David Rosen, CGA
Sydney Rosen Company

Linda Ross, CSA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry

Jerica Ruhl, CSA
Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Kimberly Russell, RJ
Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc.

Tammi Rozek, CSA
Rummele’s Jewelers

Kaela Sabedra, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #097

Raj Sachwani, CSA
Helzberg Diamonds #197

Alexandria Santore, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers

Kaori Sawyer, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #063

Shari Schindler, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Michael Schofield, RS
Michael Schofield & Co.

Sonya Schultz, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #291

Melissa Scott, CGA
Julz by Alan Rodriguez

Steve Selfridge, RJ 
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Shaquat Shafaat, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #170

Aashish Shah, CG 
De Beers Group

Michael Shanlian, CGA
Floyd & Green Jewelers

Tricia Sharp, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Hiroko Shirai, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040

Justin Shiver, CSA 
Underwood Jewelers

Mayte Simpson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #184

Phoebe Si Shien Wu, RJ
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069

Daniel Siler, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Seth Sinding, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #052

Igor Sirochinsky, CSA  
Venus Jewelers

Courtney Sivard, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Rhonda Smalling, CSA
Kelley Jewelers

Cheyenne Snudden, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #039

Jonathan Sosnowski, CG
Schenectady Mayfair Jewelers

Stephanie Sowder, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Dawn Sperling, RJ
Grandis Jewellers

Meghan Sprague, CGA
Carreras Jewelers

Robert Spratford, RJ
Spratford Fine Jewelry

Michael Spring, CSA
Grandis Jewellers

Barbara Strauss, RJ
Strauss Jewelers

Adam Steel, CG
Steel’s Jewelry

Wendy Stevens, CSA
Grandis Jewellers

James Stinson, CG
Stinson’s Jewelers

Cynthia Street, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

Jennifer Strong, CSA
Orin Jewelers, Inc.

Michael Struk, CG
M.S. Jewelers

Candace Stubbs, CSA
Kelley Jewelers

Joshua Summers, CSA
Orin Jewelers, Inc.

David Surridge, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077

Jessica Sutherland, CGA 
Wixon Jewelers

David Swanson, CGA
Swanson Jewelers, Inc.

Matthew Tatro, RJ
Orin Jewelers, Inc.

Kayla Thiele, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

Sarah Thomas, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #162

Wendy Thymian, CSA
Wimmer’s Diamonds

Leslie Tilghman, CGA
Tilghman Company

Diane Toapanta, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Laurin Townsend, CGA
Kelley Jewelers

Joann Tracy, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Amy Trau, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers

Sarah Trott, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Ha Truong, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.

Brenda Tylee, CGA
Buchkosky Jewelers

Tonia Ulsh, CGA
Mountz Jewelers

Mary Utoft, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #333

Lisa Van Cuyk, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

Amberle Van Den Broeke, CSA
Fox Fine Jewelry

Samantha Van Thiel, CSA 
Jewelers Mutual Group

Jessica Vaughn, CGA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office

Matthew Vermeer, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #096

Clara Vidotto, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Farrah Viudez, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Lauri Wagner, CSA
Reimer Jewelers, Inc.

Rachel Wagner, CSA
Reimer Jewelers, Inc.

May Wahdan-Lloyd, CSA
Jewelsmith, Inc.

Anders Wahl, CSA
Forsythe Jewelers, Inc.

Jenny Waraksa, RJ
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.

Taylor Watson, CGA
Fischer Evans Jewelers, Inc.

Madison Webster, CSA 
Peter & Co. Jewelers

Donna Wegerzyn, CSA
Harris Jeweler

Jennifer Wendland, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds

Denise West, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #064

Lynn Westcott, CSA
Northeastern Fine Jewelry

Richard Westphal, CG
R. Westphal Jeweler Gemologist

Thomas Wheeler, CGA
Opal Fields

Barbara White, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers

Lisa White, CGA
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069

Debbie Whitman, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch

Jane Widas, RJ 
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Sandi Wilder, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Corey Wilkinson, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch

Jess Williams-Gamboa, CSA
Padis Jewelry

Remiena Williamson, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Lita Wilson, CSA 
Olufson Designs

Angela Woodward, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds #311

Katie Woodward, RJ
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc.

Samantha Wooten, CSA 
Morrison Smith Jewelers

Vanessa Wray, CSA
Knar Jewellery

Nathaniel Wright, CGA
Wright Bremer Jewelry

Mathis Wycoff, CSA
Fox Fine Jewelry

David Young, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #009

Sheila Young, RJ
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069

Kristina Zeagler, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Jerry Zerbe, CG
David Gardner’s

Francesca Zen, CSA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

Angela Zieber, RJ
Helzberg Diamonds

Brenda Zitzelsberger, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group

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 23, 2024.

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, 2023, do not need to take the 2024 recertification. Instead, you’ll take your first recertification in 2025. 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 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.

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, 2024, to discuss an alternate timeline. 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. The passing score is a 75% or better.

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, 2023, are required to recertify.