July 9, 2025

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Jewelry Evaluation Advisor™ (JEA) by the American Gem Society: Elizabeth Allen, CSA, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Erik Chalfant, CSA, JEA Padis Jewelry San Francisco, CA Taylor R. Cook, RJ, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Sue Grunow, RJ, JEA Jim Kryshak Jewelers Inc. Wausau, WI Sara J. Hansen, CSA, JEA Exclusively Diamonds Mankato, MN Caleb Kendrick, CSA, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Pratibha Patel, CSA, JEA B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Brindlee Shafer, JEA Christopher’s Fine Jewelry West Des Moines, IA Sarah Trott,

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Andrew Green, CSA Wesche Jewelers Melbourne, FL Bethany Hansford, CSA Avenue Jewelers Appleton, WI Lianda Landman, CSA Rothschild Trading Co. Pittsburgh, PA Katelynn Lippert, CSA Avenue Jewelers Appleton, WI Kara McGuire, CSA Avenue Jewelers Appleton, WI Stacy Reshel, CSA Avenue Jewelers Appleton, WI Jeana Schneider, CSA Avenue Jewelers Appleton, WI

The following professional has recently earned the prestigious designation of Registered Supplier (RS) by the American Gem Society: Denise Ross, RS Playful Opals, LLC Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The following professionals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Emma Blackwood, RJ Huffords Jewelry, Inc. Saint Louis, MO Jude Dutille, RJ Dutille’s Jewelry Design Studio Lebanon, NH Don Johnson, RJ Goldsteins Jewelers Mobile, AL Tom Pane, RJ Graham Jewelers Wayzata, MN

The following professional has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Jessica Kohoutek, CG Redlands Jewelers Redlands, CA