The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Registered Supplier (RS) by the American Gem Society: Bjorn S. Merisheki, RS Roger Dery Gem Design Royal Oak, MI
The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Alon Spektor, RJ The Diamond Room Sioux Falls, SD
The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate® (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Felicity Cullop, CSA Goodman Jewelers Abingdon, VA Jennifer Reed, CSA Fox Fine Jewelry Ventura, CA Rachel Wagner, CSA Reimer Jewelers, INc. Osh Kosh, WI
The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Gemologist® (CG) by the American Gem Society: Randall Lightfoot, CG Christopher’s Fine Jewelry West Des Moines, IA
The Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) and the American Gem Society (AGS) have teamed up to offer one lucky BIJC member a grant that will cover registration and hotel accommodations for Conclave. In addition, AGS will provide the grantee with a $500 gift card applicable to the cost of travel to and from the show; any remaining travel costs are the responsibility of the recipient. To learn more about the BIJC and to become a member, visit blackinjewelry.org. Please note, only members of the BIJC are eligible to apply for this grant.
The official first day of Conclave is Sunday, September 12th, and we have some exciting events and social activities that will get your heart pumping, surround you with gorgeous jewelry, and test your trivia skills! JFC Rings of Strength Charity 5K / 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Jewelers of Children’s (JFC) Rings of Strength event has helped raise over $350,000 for JFC. Start the first day of Conclave on the right foot (or the left), and help raise money for children in need by joining JFC and the American Gem Society (AGS) community on Sunday, September 12 for the Conclave
The session speakers at Conclave are subject matter experts, thought leaders, and innovators. Take a look at some of the sessions below to get an idea of the top-notch education you’ll find in Dallas! Sunday, September 12 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session: Light at the End of the (Diamond) Tunnel: Building your In-House Diamond Brand with AGS Laboratories Speaker: Abe Sherman, CEO, Buyers Intelligence Group, and John Carter, CGA, Jack Lewis Jewelers Track: Business Management This presentation will combine marketing and merchandising. Learn how and why you should build your own customized in-house diamond brand based on light performance and
Looking for timeless, classic fine jewelry for both women and men? AGS Supplier member, Kelly Waters, has a variety of collections to choose from, like stackable sterling silver bracelets and rings, birthstone pieces, or a mix-and-match line of jewelry for women. Bella Cavo The largest selection of flexible, fashionable, and stackable sterling silver bracelets and rings in the industry. Beautifully made in Italy and guaranteed for a lifetime. Black Label A big look at surprisingly affordable prices. Each piece is platinum bonded sterling silver and vermeil with simulated gemstones. Fashionable, affordable, and have a lifetime guarantee. Birthstones Although technically not
The American Gem Society (AGS) recently announced its International Board of Directors for 2021/2022. This year, joining the AGS Board of Directors is William Farmer, Jr. of Farmer’s Jewelry in Lexington, KY, and Rick Beckett, RJ, of Skeie’s Jewelers in Eugene, OR. The 2021/2022 AGS International Board of Directors are: Executive Committee President: Michael Richards, CG President-Elect: Lisa Bridge, CG Secretary: Alexis Padis, CGA Sr. Advisor: William Farmer, Jr. Treasurer: Larry Rickert Board Members and Committee Designations Director-at-Large: Ryan Berg, CG Director-at-Large: Sarin Bachmann Director-at-Large: Caryl Capeci Director-at-Large: Amanda Coleman-Phelps, CGA Director-at-Large: Scott Murphy Director-at-Large: Niveet Nagpal Director-at-Large: Scott Udell
AGS Laboratories is excited to bring you a new episode of “Making the Grade with Carter.” Join John Carter, CGA, Chair of the AGS Laboratories Advisory Committee, as he discusses AGS Laboratories’ new Laboratory-Grown Diamond Grading Report with his special guest, Jason Quick, RJ, the Lab’s Executive Director. Why did AGS Laboratories branch out into laboratory-grown diamond grading? What makes their system different? Check it out!
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