Member News

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Dillon Crosier, CSA Jack Lewis Jewelers Bloomington, IL Daniela Fernandez, CSA Jack Lewis Jewelers Bloomington, IL Adrienne Fleming, CSA Forsythe Jewelers, Inc. Hilton Head Island, SC Jamie Fuentes, CSA Eliza Page Austin, TX Adrianna Hernandez, CSA Fox Fine Jewelry Ventura, CA Cailey Nies, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Kendra Rios, CSA Overstreet Jewelry, Inc. Bentonville, AR Anna Sloan, CSA Morrison Smith Jewelers Charlotte, NC

The following individuals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Miriam Beckford, RJ Ben Bridge Jeweler Seattle, WA Robert T. Mullen, III, RJ Mullen Bros. Jewelers Swansea, MA Taryn Quigley, RJ TQ Diamonds Madison, WI Claudia Vespignani, RJ Ben Bridge Jeweler Seattle, WA Jordan Wright, RJ Ben Bridge Jeweler #013 Lynnwood, WA

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Christopher Daniel, CG Conti Jewelers Endwell, NY

Jamie Turner began as a family venture in Texas, sparked by Robert Turner and his daughter Jamie’s fascination with gemstones and jewelry. Robert started collecting gemstones in the early 2000s, and by 2017, he was designing his own jewelry, drawing inspiration from Jamie’s unique style. The collection was named after her, reflecting the personal connection at its core. In 2020, Robert partnered with master jeweler Patrick Dobbs, co-founder and designer of Jamie Turner, to perfect the collection. Their collaboration led to the official launch of Jamie Turner in 2022. “At Jamie Turner, we design fine jewelry that contrasts the natural

On National Nonprofit Day, August 17, 2024, we kicked off our “Together We Grow: Help Expand Our Community” membership drive. This month-long campaign aims to strengthen our community through the power of member referrals, which in turn helps increase our impact and influence on the jewelry industry and further the AGS mission of consumer protection, ethics, and education. The Power of Referrals Member referrals are an important part of this campaign. By sharing your positive experiences and inviting others to join, you help us build a stronger, more engaged community. Every new member brings fresh perspectives, increased collaboration, and a

Tigren is a friend and trusted colleague to many in our industry. He is also a member of the Young Titleholders (YTs). Please read about his amazing journey through the American Gem Society and the YTs below. Tigren is also part of our mentorship program. If you are seeking mentorship and think he is a good for you, please reach out to Kyle Pancis, our Mentorship Committee Chair.  Hi y’all! I’m Tigren Dorian. My jewelry journey began at Dorian & Rose, our family business. We’re most known for manufacturing handmade chains in Los Angeles. Working with family, I quickly discovered

Founded by Madeline Fraser, Gemist is at the forefront of technological innovation in the jewelry industry. With a clear mission to revolutionize fine jewelry shopping experiences, Gemist provides advanced customization and visualization tools that cater to the specific needs of brands and retailers. With an omnichannel approach, Gemist’s Customization Experiences help jewelers meaningfully scale the custom side of their businesses and increase customer engagement and loyalty, resulting in 4x faster sales cycles. The inception of Gemist is rooted in Fraser’s personal challenges. “For the last 10+ years, I have created and grown three technology companies,” says Fraser. “The initial idea

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Yuying Wu, CG Lux Bond & Green West Hartford, CT

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Gemologist® Appraiser (CGA) by the American Gem Society: Katherine E. Shay, CGA Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers Ann Arbor, MI New Oxford, PA

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Kristen Christopher, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Ansley Dahms, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Alex Hales, CSA Croghan’s Jewel Box Charleston, SC Tahmina Hashimi, CSA Knar Jewellery Guelph, ON CAN Talia McKittrick, CSA Chalmers Jewelers LTD Middleton, WI