June 18, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, luxury jewelers are navigating more than shifting consumer trends—they’re also facing increasingly sophisticated threats from organized crime. At Converge, attendees will gain essential insights into these risks and how to mitigate them during a timely session led by Jewelers Mutual® Group. Convergence of Crime and Luxury Retail: Protecting Your Business from Organized Threats Instructors: Howard Stone, Vice President of Asset Protection at Jewelers Mutual, and Scott Guginsky, Executive Vice President of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance. Monday, September 8, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PT Tuesday, September 9, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. PT This panel discussion will explore

The 2025 AGS recertification exam launched on Monday, June 16—and if you’re renewing your AGS credential, now’s the time to reaffirm what sets you apart. While the exam is required to maintain your credentials, it’s also an opportunity to: Show your ongoing commitment to ethics and professionalism. Sharpen your knowledge to better serve your clients. Maintain a credential that reflects your leadership in an ever-changing industry. If you’re eligible, you should have received an email or letter with your login details. Didn’t get one? We’re here to help—reach out to [email protected]. Ready to recertify? Visit ags.org/recertification to get started.