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The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Grady Blount, CSA JWR Jewelers, Inc. Athens, GA Madison Farren, CSA Raffi Jewellers Inc. Cambridge, ON Canada Amrita Gurbani, CSA Wilson & Son Jewelers Scarsdale, NY Erin Malone, CSA Wilson & Son Jewelers Scarsdale, NY Annie Romano, CSA Zimmer Brothers, Inc. Poughkeepsie, NY Tracy Stocks, CSA Davidson’s Jewellers Ottawa, ON Canada Leisa Tompkins, CSA Clarkes Jewelers, Inc. Shreveport, LA

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Julia L. Coulter, CSA Everett Jewelry Shreveport, LA Timothy J. Hye, CSA Pieter Andries Jewelers Southlake, TX Taline Mann, CSA Knar Jewellery Oakville, ON Canada Tammy Mood, CSA La Maison D’Or Ottawa, ON Canada Lucas O’Rourke, CSA Raffi Jewellers Inc. Cambridge, ON Canada Louise Reed, CSA Carreras Jewelers Richmond, VA

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Registered Supplier (RS) by the American Gem Society: Kevin Vantyghem, RS Vantyghem Diamonds Kitchener, ON Canada

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Jared Gilreath, RJ B.C. Clark, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK Greta Holmes, RJ Underwood Jewelers Jacksonville, Fl

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Rebecca Bowser, CSA Harris Jeweler Troy, OH Laura Klub, CSA La Maison D’Or Ottawa, ON Canada Cali A. Prasser, CSA Dream Jewelers Oshkosh, WI Justin Shiver, CSA Underwood Jewelers Jacksonville, FL Kami Swinney, CSA Pieter Andries Jewelers Southlake, TX

The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Eugenia Arkhipov, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry San Antonio, TX Christopher Daniel, RJ Conti Jewelers Endwell, NY David Dibelka, RJ Ben Bridge Jeweler #040 Honolulu, HI Gina Fenimore, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Albuquerque, NM Kathryn Fives, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge, LA Tricia Fontenot, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Lafayette, LA Antonette Garcia, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Albuquerque, NM Kimberly Harris, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge, LA Jacob Huey, RJ Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Baton Rouge,

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Mary Haindel, CG Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Metairie, LA

Marc Geller founded Chicago-based M. Geller Diamonds, a special-order memo house, in 1984 on the principles of service, choice, and unbiased diamond expertise. With that mission and focus, he developed a unique supply network to aggregate deep inventories available at a single point of contact. “This inventory model empowered retailers to streamline their search, relying on our team to hand select relevant diamonds for each call, providing honest feedback about each stone to help maximize sales,” says Zach Grosser, Vice President of Sales & Sourcing at M. Geller. M. Geller’s progressive stance and desire to offer variety led them to

Have you taken your recertification exam yet? If so, congratulations! Now it’s time to show off your accomplishment by downloading and sharing your digital badge. A digital badge is a graphical icon that indicates your credentials and accomplishments and is displayed, accessed, and verified online. The badge can be added to your email signature, website, or social media. A click on your badge links to an online source that includes information about the value of the credential, what it took to achieve it, and what is necessary to maintain it. As an AGS-credentialed professional, you have pledged to uphold the

Jewelers Mutual® Group As a jeweler, you understand the importance of protecting your store and its valuable inventory. Unfortunately, smash-and-grab robberies can happen quickly and unexpectedly, leaving you feeling vulnerable and at risk of losing your livelihood. These types of crimes can be devastating, but with the right preventative measures in place, you can reduce the risk of a robbery and protect your business. In this article, we’ll share seven practical tips to help you prevent smash-and-grab robberies and keep your jewelry store secure. Tip #1: Secure Your Windows and Doors Securing your windows and doors is crucial when it