Welcome to the 2025 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 Article Booklet authored by leading experts from both inside and outside the jewelry industry. This includes content from Spectra magazine, 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.
New this year: We’ve extended the exam window to give you more time and flexibility to complete it on your schedule. With this expanded timeframe, no additional extensions will be offered. The deadline to complete the exam is September 22, 2025.
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, JEA, Chair of the American Gem Society’s Education Committee.
Please click on the links below to download the Recertification Article 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 article to identify if it is required reading for your exam. The exam questionnaire marks where to stop depending on your title or designation.
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 2025 Certificate of Achievement and place it somewhere visible, like a high-traffic area in your business. When clients notice it, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to explain what it represents and why it matters to them.
2 – Don’t forget your designee or titleholder logo. Download your logo here and add it to your website, email signature, business cards, letterhead, and social media—anywhere you know clients and colleagues will see it!
3 – Download your Digital Badge. Once you’ve completed the exam, you’ll receive an email from us indicating that your 2025 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 were designed to ensure that its members have the most current information needed to provide clients with accurate and knowledgeable service.
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 onin 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:
Lea Aaron, RJ
Helzberg #269
Zahra Abdollahi, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Tsvika Abrahams, CSA
Padis Jewelry
Patty Adams, CSA
Lautares Jewelers
Laura Adams, CG
Clodius & Co. Jewelers
Bryan Aderhold, CG
Nash James Enterprises LLC
Shannon Aleksa, CSA
Blue Marlin Jewelry
Linda Alexander, CSA
Alexander’s of Atlanta
Stephen Alie, CGA
A. E. Alie & Sons, Inc.
Elizabeth Allen, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Karen Allen, CG
Allen’s Jewelers LLC
Myla Alston, RJ
Helzberg
Judith Anderson, CGA
Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd.
Rebekah Anderson, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Mary Andrus, CGA
William Effler Jewelers
Lee Andrews, CGA
Sun Studios
Caroline Anise, CSA
Bechtel Jewelers, Inc.
Zhuo Ao, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Robert Arbour, CGA
Lewis Jewelers
Priscilla Arjon, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Andrew Arkin, CG
Adler’s Jewelers
Jerri Armstrong, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Mark Arnold, RJ
Helzberg #157
Shirley Archambault, RJ
Helzberg #126
Robert Argo, CGA
Argo & Lehne Jewelers
Deborah Ashway, CGA
Futer Bros. Jewelers
Clyde Bailey, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Andrew Baker, RJ
Helzberg #126
Debra Baker, RJ
Malashock’s Jewelry Co.
Diane Baker, RJ
Helzberg #134
Mary Bales, RJ
Helzberg #089
Barbara Barletta, CSA
Wickersham Company Jewelers, Inc.
Elizabeth Barnard, RJ
Jewelry Design Center
Alexandria Barth, CSA
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Mary Bauer-Smith, CG
Mardon Jewelers
William Baxley, RJ
Avonlea Jewelers LLC
Kathleen Bechtle, CG
K. Westphal Jewelers
Elizabeth Berg, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Ryan Berg, CG
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Martin Bell, RS
Crevoshay
Namrita Bhasin, RJ
Helzberg #089
Olivia Billet, CSA
Stuller, Inc.
Hannah Bing, RJ
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Mark Binkley, RJ
Cooper & Binkley Jewelers
Angela Blose, RJ
Helzberg #256
Kelly Boddicker, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Joseph Bonasso, CG
JAB Jewelry Works
Kelly Bond Pelletier, RJ
Just Gold Jewelers
Cassidy Bowden, RJ
Helzberg
John Bowen, CG
Sierra-West Jewelers
Rebecca Boyajian, CG
GIA
April Brady, CSA
Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers
Christopher Bramlett, CGA
Starnes Bramlett Jewelers
Judith Brantley, CSA
Trein’s Jewelry
Gretchen Braunschweiger, CG
Braunschweiger Jewelers
Carlos Bravo, RJ
Helzberg #155
Sandy Brigham, CSA
Fox Fine Jewelry
Carolyn Brigman, RJ
McCaskill & Company
Frederick Bromberg, RJ
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Maria Brown, RJ
Exclusively Diamonds
Olivia Brown, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Michelle Broyles, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.
Paul Buchkosky, CGA
Buchkosky Jewelers
Valerie Buennemeyer, CGA
Pieter Andries Jewelers
Leslie Burkhalter, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Allyson Cameron, CGA
O.C. Tanner Jewelers
Alexander Carrion, CSA
Blue Marlin Jewelry
Carl Carstens, CG
C. A. Schnack Jewelry Co.
William Carstens, RJ
C. A. Schnack Jewelry Co.
Christopher Carter, CG
Carter’s Jewel Chest
John Carter, CGA
Jack Lewis Jewelers
Garrett Chalmers, CG
Chalmers Jewelers LTD
Ruth Cepeda, RJ
Helzberg
H. Daniel Chandler, RJ
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.
Larry Chenoweth, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Mick Christenson, RJ
Helzberg
Scott Christiansen, CGA
Mardon Jewelers
Ann Christie, CSA
Milkins Jewelers
Charley Cliche, RJ
Helzberg #263
Stephen Cole, RJ
Spicer Cole Fine Jewellers
Mary Coleman, CSA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
Chelsea Collins, RJ
Collins Family Jewelers
Matthew Collins, CSA
Underwood Jewelers
Melbry Collins, CG
Star Gems, Inc.
Chrysa Cohen, CG
Continental Jewelers, Inc.
Del Cook, CG
Especially Jewelry
Sherri Cook, CSA
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Inc.
Hannah Corbett, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Isabelle Corvin, CG
Panowicz Jewelers
Lara Court, CG
Alexander’s Jewelers
Crystal Cotter, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Chad Cramer, RJ
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Tiffany Cramer, RJ
Helzberg #333
Mike Crane, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Nancy Crichlow, CGA
Ben Bridge Timeworks #069
Michael Cress, CSA
Denig Jewelers
Michelle Cummings, RJ
Helzberg
Nancy Curry, CGA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Lenka Curtin, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Alice Dake, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers
Pamela Dangler, CSA
Armel Jewelers
Christopher Daniel, CG
Conti Jewelers
Julie Daughtry, CG
Kirkland Jewelry
Sarah Davis, CG
Emerald City Jewelers
Brendon Davis, RJ
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Hal Davis, RJ
Hal Davis Jewelers
Amy DeLoria, CG
Carreras Jewelers
Amy Delooze, CSA
The Gem Lab
Michelle DeMaio, CG
Long’s Jewelers
Kelly DeWeese, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077
Breanne Demers, CGA
Gunderson’s Jewelers
Scott Denig, CG
Denig Jewelers
Kay Denton, RJ, JEA
Helzberg #219
Rohan Desai, CSA
Star Gems, Inc.
Simone Dipietro, CSA
Venus Jewelers
Mary DiCaprio, RJ
Blocher, Inc.
Wendy DiCarlo, CSA
Wilson & Son Jewelers
Ali Digius, CG
Diamond Boutique
Natasha Digius, CG
Diamond Boutique
Amanda Dowden, CSA
Clarkes Jewelers, Inc.
Mel Draftz, RS
Heier Resources
Morgan Dryer, CSA
Cornell’s Jewelers
Benjamin Dunlap, CGA
Schiffman’s
Carrie Ehlers, CSA, JEA
Exclusively Diamonds
Patrick Elebash, RJ
Elebash Jewelry Company
William Elliott, CGA
Ross Elliott Jewelers
Mary Elzey, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Kelly Erickson, RJ
Helzberg #074
Paige Estefan, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Winifred Fabbri, CG
State Street Jewelers
David Fineblit, RJ
Pearson’s, Inc.
Ua Flynn, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #015
Tricia Fontenot, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Laura Foster, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.
Anthony Folco, RJ
Folco Jewelers, Inc.
Melissa Foley, CGA
Josephs Jewelers
Jennifer Frank, CGA
Kleinhenz Jewelers
Claire Freire, CSA
Padis Jewelry
David Fozailoff, CG
Lester Lampert, Inc.
Elisa Gall, RJ
Helzberg #236
Tara Golden, RJ
Helzberg #257
Marie Gantz-Hoerr, CSA
Nelson Coleman Jewelers
Antonette Garcia, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Tracy A. Garner, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Briana Gartin, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #018
David Gaston, CSA
Hal Davis Jewelers
Michelle Gervais, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Ricardo Guerrero, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #018
Gina Hawkins, CG
Cline Jewelers
Tracy Hayes, CGA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
Vanissa Hargrove, CSA
Bromberg & Company, Inc.
Dianna High, RJ
Dianna Rae Jewelry
Dorothy Hendrickson, RJ
The Gem Collection
Wendy Hernandez, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Franchelle Hirsh, RJ
Richard T. Hirsh Jewelers, Inc.
Richard Hirsh, RJ
Richard T. Hirsh Jewelers, Inc.
Brittany Holloway, RJ
Helzberg #157
Greta Holmes, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Amanda Honeyman, CSA
Forsythe Jewelers, Inc.
Jillian Hornik, CG
Jae’s Jewelers
Miranda Hroch, RJ
Sid Potts, Inc.
Kara Huddleston, ICGA
Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals
Karen Huhtanen, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Lawrence Hug, CGA
Hug Jewelers
Audrey Humphreys, CGA
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Amey Humphries, CSA
La Maison D’Or
Noah Illinski, CSA
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Arman Iravani, RJ
Helzberg #232
Ryan Jackson, CG
Jackson Diamond Jewelers
Bayardo Jiron, CGA
Hannon Gemologists & Master Jewelers
Blake Johnson, RJ
Helzberg #343
Justin Jones, RJ
J.C. Grant Company
Debra Joseph, RJ
Josephs Jewelers
Alysa Karr, CSA
Gunderson’s Jewelers
Laura Klub, CSA
La Maison D’Or
Christine Koller, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Cynthia Konney, ICGA
New England Gem Laboratory
Morgan Konney, CG
New England Gem Laboratory
Ami Koret, RS
Davidoff Heritage Diamonds LLC
Isaiah Korver, CSA, JEA
Exclusively Diamonds
Kay Kostelny, CG
Jewelers Mutual Group
Antoinette Kramar, CSA
Orin Jewelers, Inc.
Davia Kramer, ICGA
Jewelry Appraisal Laboratory
Michael Kranich, RJ
Kranich’s Jewelers, Inc.
H. Lee Krombholz, RJ
Herb Krombholz Jewelers
Isabelle Krombholz, CSA
Herb Krombholz Jewelers
Emily Kropuenske, RJ
Wink’s Fine Jewelry
Victor Kumapayi, CSA
Chalmers Jewelers LTD
Julissa Lamonica, RJ
Helzberg
Kamey Latham, CSA
Butterfield Jewelers
Isabella Lee, CSA
Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.
Jon Lee, CGA
J.P. Lee Fine Jewelry
Joseph Lee, RJ
Johnson’s Jewelers of Raleigh
Karen Lee, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #040
Jessica Leyva, RJ
Helzberg #628
Lisa Lilly, CSA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Ronny Lisenby, RJ
Bradshaw’s Jewelers
Marshall Loupus, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Reyna Love, RJ
Helzberg #155
Krista Lovering, RJ
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Wenda Mackel, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Raymond Madsen, RJ
Helzberg #336
Marcus Majors, CG
Sam L. Majors Jewelers
Vicki Marra, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Vickie Martin, CSA
Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Inc.
Samantha Martinez, RJ
Helzberg #146
Lauren Marvin, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Katheryne Mauldin, CGA
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Anabel Mayo, CSA
Wesche Jewelers
Christopher McCarthy, CG
Ben Bridge Jeweler #026
Talia McKittrick, CSA
Chalmers Jewelers LTD
Tonya McClish, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Marissa McDevitt, CG
Jeweler’s Touch
Rochelle McGrory, CGA
Continental Jewelers, Inc.
Linda-Kay McLaughlin, CSA
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Daniel Medawar, CG
Paul Medawar Fine Jewelry
Paul Meiterman, CG
Grandview Klein Diamond Group
Melissa Metzelar, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Heather Miller, CSA
Sorg Jewelers
Kristy Miller, CSA
Robertson Jewelers
Mona Miller, ICGA
Pacific Gem Lab
Marco Miserendino, RJ
Bijouterie Italienne
Erica Mitchell, RJ
Helzberg
Bryan Moeller, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Joseph Molfese, CG
Bella Cosa Jewelers
Marina Morton, CSA
MJ Christensen Diamonds
G. Britton Moseley, CGA
Galloway & Moseley Jewelers, Inc.
Matthew Mulcahy, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Kristen Murin, CG
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Niveet Nagpal, CG
Omi Gems, Inc.
Leigh Naifeh, CSA
Naifeh Fine Jewelry
David Nassi, CG
100% Natural, Ltd.
Krystina Nielsen-Zaworski, CG
Nielsen Jewelers/H.P. Nielsen
Katherine Nielsen, CGA
Jewelsmith, Inc.
Amber Rose Nord, RJ
Helzberg #082
Camila Olson, CGA
Jewelry Design Center
Erin Onellion, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Gloria Osborn, RJ
Helzberg #170
Karen Oxland, CSA
MJ Harrington & Co.
Katie Overton, CG
GIA
David Pahmeier, RJ
Rummeles, Inc.
Julie Pahmeier, RJ
Rummeles, Inc.
Stuart Palestrant, CGA
Wendel’s Diamond Jewelers
Elizabeth Palmer, CSA
Wimmer’s Diamonds
Sheila Palmer, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Sanjay Pandya, CG
Ashi Diamonds LLC
Cristalle Pelfrey, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Tara Pellett, CGA
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Savannah Phillips, CG
Schiffman’s
Walter Pickens, CG
Pickens, Inc. Jewelers
Marina Pilibosian, CG
Birmingham Jewelry
Elizabeth Polk, CG
GIA
Emily Porter, CGA
Chatham Jewelers, Inc.
Stephanie Pray, RJ
Helzberg #155
Melissa Quick, CSA
Steve Quick Jeweler
Taryn Quigley, RJ
TQ Diamonds
Corey Ravenstein, CGA
Juniker Jewelry Co.
Hayward Rayford, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Debra Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers
Randolph Reider, CG
Garwood’s Jewelers
Boz Renninger, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers
Bradley Risen, CG
Josephs Jewelers
Debbie Risk, RJ
Helzberg #090
Tammi Rozek, CSA
Rummele’s Jewelers
Nicholas Sachs, RJ
Sachs Jewelers
Raj Sachwani, CSA
Helzberg #197
Sara Reisz Sargent, CG
Summerwind Jewelers & Goldsmiths
Michael Schofield, RS
Michael Schofield & Co.
Kaelynn Schott, RJ
Helzberg #134
Susan Schoon, CSA
Roth Jewelers
Matthew Schulz, RJ
Schulz & Son Jewelers
Patricia Schrag, CG
Gemstone Jewelers, Inc.
Andrea Sharp, RJ
Helzberg #197
Tricia Sharp, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Aashish Shah, CG
De Beers Group
Paula Shaver, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Dharti Sheth, RS
Lika Behar Collection
Kelley Shiver, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Jeremiah Sickles, RJ
Helzberg #085
Seth Sinding, RJ
Helzberg #052
Igor Sirochinsky, CSA
Venus Jewelers
Vivian Sit, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Courtney Sivard, CSA
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Mayte Simpson, RJ
Helzberg #184
Cynthia Sobieski, RJ, JEA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Stephanie Sowder, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Eva-Michelle Spicer, CGA
Spicer Greene Jewelers
Meghan Sprague, CGA
Carreras Jewelers
Robert Spratford, RJ
Spratford Fine Jewelry
Sarah Stegeman, CG
Sturhahn Jewelers
Wendy Stevens, CSA
Grandis Jewellers
Caroline Stevey, RJ
Jewelry Design Center
Michael Struk, CG
M.S. Jewelers
Candace Stubbs, CSA
Kelley Jewelers
Katrina Sustachek, CGA
Rasmussen Diamonds
William Sustachek, CGA
Rasmussen Diamonds
Aron Suna, RS
Suna Bros., Inc.
David Swanson, CGA
Swanson Jewelers, Inc.
Margarita Szekely, RJ
Servis & Taylor Jewellers
Jacqueline Taylor, CGA
La Maison D’Or
Odalys Tavarez-Soto, RJ
Helzberg #268
Jerome Thomas, CG
Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers
Sarah Thomas, RJ
Helzberg #162
Wendy Thymian, CSA
Wimmer’s Diamonds
Joy Thollot, CG
Thollot & Co.
Kerrie Tisone, CSA
Worthmore Jewelers, Inc.
Mary Todd-McGinnis, CGA
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Diane Toapanta, RJ
Helzberg
David Torres, RJ
Helzberg
Laurin Townsend, CGA
Kelley Jewelers
Amy Trau, CSA
James Wolf Jewelers
Devan Treliving, CSA
Jack Lewis Jewelers
Ha Truong, RJ
B.C. Clark, Inc.
Samantha Tupper, RJ
Wink’s Fine Jewelry
Rebecca Tuthill, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Brenda Tylee, CGA
Buchkosky Jewelers
Jonathan Ueng, CG
Jye’s International
Craig Underwood, CGA
Underwoods Fine Jewelers
Mary Laurel Underwood, RJ
Underwood Jewelers
Carole Urban, CSA
Orin Jewelers, Inc.
Virginia Utley, ICGA
Utley Enterprises Inc. dba Palm Beach Jewelry Appraisals
Lisa Van Cuyk, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Tim Van Slooten, CGA
Thomas A. Davis Jeweler
Gretchen Varnell, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Samuel Varney, RJ
Helzberg
Samantha Van Thiel, CSA
Jewelers Mutual Group
Kevin Vantyghem, RS
Vantyghem Diamonds
Jessica Vaughn, CGA
Lux Bond & Green – Exec. Office
Kurt Viehbeck, CG
Goldsmith Jewelers, Inc.
Donald Vodicka, RJ
The Gem Collection
Randy Voight, RJ
Thacker Jewelry
Gretchen Wallner, CGA
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Allison Warner, RJ
Orin Jewelers, Inc.
Stephen Watkins, CSA
Wilkerson and Associates
Stephen Webster, RJ
Helzberg
Dina Wederski, RJ
Helzberg #080
Hunter Welby, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Jennifer Wendland, CSA
Exclusively Diamonds
Phyllis Wenthe, CG
Saettele Jewelers, Inc.
Richard Westphal, CG
R. Westphal Jewellers
Thomas Wheeler, CGA
Opal Fields
Olivia Whitby, RJ
John S. Cryan Jewelers, Inc.
Barbara White, CSA
Calhoun Jewelers
Debbie Whitman, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Jane Widas, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Corey Wilkinson, CSA
Jeweler’s Touch
Kyle Wilkinson, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Abbie Williams-Theobald, RJ
Helzberg #105
Sylvia Willoughby, CG
Lux Bond & Green
Timothy Wilson, RJ
Ben Bridge Jeweler #077
Samantha Wooten, RJ
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Joan Worth, CSA
Morrison Smith Jewelers
Nathaniel Wright, CGA
Bremer Jewelry
Lezhi Wu, RJ
Christensen & Rafferty Fine Jewelry
Jennifer Zappa, CGA
Henne Jewelers, Inc.
Kristina Zeagler, RJ
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Shari Zembek, RJ
Helzberg #523
Michael Zibman, CG
Windsor Fine Jewelers
Jocelyn Zimmer, RJ
Zimmer Brothers, Inc.
Edris Zoubi, RJ
Helzberg
Ronald Zulli, CG
Benari Jewelers
Purchasing a printed version of the recertification exam allows you to take the exam in writing and submit it by mail.
In the mailing, you will receive:
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 September 22, 2025. Please make sure to mail your exam with enough time for mailing handling and transport.
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 a notification about your recertification exam by June 30, 2025.
You can download the articles as a PDF by clicking here.
To take the exam, click here to log in to AGS PRO. View a helpful video tutorial here to guide you through the process.
You’ll first find the recertification exam in the “My Enrollments,” accessed from the top horizontal menu of your AGS PRO dashboard. Once accessed, it will be under “My Courses” of your AGS PRO dashboard.
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, 2024, do not need to take the 2025 recertification. Instead, you’ll take your first recertification in 2026. 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 associated with member firms are billed an annual recertification fee at the launch of the recertification period. 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 you enough time 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 11, 2025, 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 articles provided. If you don’t pass the first time, you may retake it before the deadline. The passing score is 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, 2024, are required to recertify.
