May 1, 2025

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Jewelry Evaluation Advisor™ (JEA) by the American Gem Society: Jacquelyn Banks, JEA Helzberg #158 Evansville, IN Eva Buel, JEA Marks Jewelers Montgomeryville, PA Alexa Edwards, JEA David Fairclough Ltd., Fine Jeweler Toledo, OH Krysta Fairclough, JEA David Fairclough Ltd., Fine Jeweler Toledo, OH Sean C. Greene, JEA Day’s Jewelers Manchester, NH Daniel Hayes, CSA, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Andrea Iten, CSA, JEA Exclusively Diamonds Mankato, MN Jennifer Jones, RJ, JEA Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge, LA Nicholas Medall, JEA Crown Jewels of Havasu Lake Havasu City,

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Andrew Bopp, CSA Jack Lewis Jewelers Bloomington, IL Erik Chalfant, CSA Padis Jewelry San Francisco, CA Kendra C. Claxton, CSA Maxon Fine Jewelry Springfield, MO Gannon Engels, CSA The Diamond Room Sioux Falls, SD Liz Guerrero, CSA Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Artem Kirichkov, CSA Blue Marlin Jewelry Islamorada, FL Taylor Lane, CSA Sather’s Leading Jewelers Fort Collins, CO Shelly Lindstrom, CSA Jack Lewis Jewelers Bloomington, IL Laurie MacDonald, CSA Panowicz Jewelers Olympia, WA Melissa Prestopine, CSA Everett Jewelry

The following professionals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Kendall L. Burhans, RJ McGuire’s Jewelers Tucson, AZ Franco Carranza Delgado, RJ Carranza y Carranza San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico Whitney Congress, RJ Congress Jewelers, LLC Fort Myers, FL Jeff Guntzviller, RJ Miners North Jewelers Traverse City, MI Caroline Hill, RJ Van Scoy Jewelers of Reading Wyomissing, PA Lexis Parker, RJ Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Jennifer Perelman, RJ King’s Jewelry New Castle, PA

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Dave Bindra, CG B&B Fine Gems Los Angeles, CA MIchelle M. Perrin, CG Thollot & Co Thornton, CO

At Facets of Fire, innovation meets beauty in a way that redefines how we see diamonds. Glenn Markman, CG, CEO and President of Facets of Fire, describes the company’s mission simply: “We specialize in making natural diamonds brighter, more beautiful, and instantly recognizable. We’re not just another brand name—we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in diamond cutting.” Using patented nanotechnology, Facets of Fire cuts hundreds of thousands of invisible nanoprisms onto the surface of each diamond—microscopic features that act like facets within facets. “The result? A diamond with 7x more sparkle, fire, and brilliance than an ordinary diamond,” says