August 6, 2026

Conclave’s best kind of sparkle is happening here. The Suppliers’ Showcase and Reception, a longstanding Conclave tradition, happens Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.  Mix, mingle, and get a close look at breathtaking jewelry from the industry’s most trusted suppliers—your fellow AGS members. Every supplier in the room has been vetted by AGS and shares your mindset: quality without compromise, service that delivers, and pieces that sell. Come for the bites and cocktails. Stay for the connections, the inspiration, and the jewelry you’ll still be thinking about long after the night

The American Gem Society (AGS) has updated the requirements for earning the Certified Gemologist® Appraiser (CGA) credential, introducing a new educational pathway designed to ensure applicants have a strong foundation in appraisal principles before advancing through the certification process. The most significant change involves the education requirement. Previously, AGS provided the required appraisal education through its Appraisals I & II course. Under the new structure, applicants must first complete foundational appraisal education through an approved external education provider. This prerequisite education must be verified before candidates can move forward in the certification process. After eligibility verification and payment of the

For anyone looking to better understand today’s diamond screening technology, the ASSURE Expo of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVIs) delivers a uniquely hands-on experience. Think of it as a petting zoo for gem nerds. Where else can you get up close with a variety of DVIs, put them through their paces, and talk directly with the experts who know them best? Presented by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA), the expo features a variety of diamond screening solutions, from portable single-stone testers to fully automated melee systems. Attendees can evaluate instruments firsthand,