July 2, 2025

The American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Beatrice Shipley Scholarship. Additionally, AGS has awarded a recipient for the Women in Leadership Scholarship. Beatrice Shipley Scholarship: Blake Graham, CSA This year’s Beatrice Shipley Scholarship, presented in collaboration with GIA (Gemological Institute of America), has been awarded to Blake Graham, CSA, of Hannon Gemologists & Master Jewelers in Baton Rouge, LA. The scholarship covers tuition for the GIA Graduate Gemologist® program—either online or at the Carlsbad, CA campus—as well as the AGS Way Course and registration for the 2025 AGS and

Today’s jewelry professionals are navigating a dynamic landscape that extends far beyond the showroom floor. Converge’s Business Management sessions are designed to equip you with tools to stay competitive and resilient—from understanding consumer financing and sustainable practices to unraveling complex global trade policies. These sessions bring together experts who will help you interpret and respond to today’s biggest business disruptors and opportunities. Visit ConvergeEvent.com to view the full listing of breakout sessions and events, September 7–10, 2025, in Carlsbad, CA! Unlock Your Store’s Growth Potential: How Consumer Financing Helps Jewelry Retailers Supercharge Success Speakers: Amanda Howe, Jeff Masser, and Leslie

By Jewelers Mutual® Group There are many reasons the power could go out at your jewelry business that don’t involve crime. High winds from a storm, a traffic accident, a planned outage, or simply the handiwork of a critter chewing on power lines can all cause power outages and have the potential to disrupt your business. While power outages are a common occurrence, they are, for the most part, unexpected and can be very costly—especially if you don’t have business insurance. Here are a few steps you can take before, during, and after a power outage to protect your jewelry