Viva Magenta!
By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Staff Gemologist at Panowicz Jewelers If you haven’t heard the news by now, Pantone’s Color for 2023 is the rich, and always beautiful Viva Magenta (18-1750). While the hue can vary from pinkish to purplish to reddish, the saturation is always high with magenta, rendering a bright, vivid color. On color […]
Louisville Gems: Mint Julep
By Kimberly Tate, Content Specialist, American Gem Society With the Kentucky Derby following Conclave, we thought we’d get you in the mood with one of Kentucky’s most iconic drinks, the mint julep. Named the official drink of Churchill Downs in 1938, and famously served in a silver cup, an estimated 120,000 mint juleps are consumed […]
AGS Ideal® Report: New FAQs Added to the Resource Page
Do you have questions about the AGS Ideal® Report from GIA? We have the answers! Please read through the following FAQs. Will there be a proprietary AGS Ideal® Report that is customized for branded diamond programs? The AGS Ideal® Report from GIA is not available with custom branding. However, it does have both the AGS […]
Talking Points for Discussing AGS Laboratories Diamond Grading Reports with Your Customers
AGS Laboratories offers diamond grading reports for round brilliants and fancy shapes, as well as mounted goods, brown diamonds, custom, and proprietary reports. With a report as unique as the diamond, it may not be easy to convey its importance to your customer without getting too technical. To help enhance your customer’s experience, we listed […]
AGS Laboratories Grand Finale Diamonds
The AGS Laboratories Grand Finale diamonds is a set of nine diamonds that are the last diamonds to be graded for a client by AGS Laboratories. These round brilliant diamonds, ranging in size from 0.23ct to 0.25ct were submitted by Jack Lewis Jewelers owner, John Carter, CGA. Each diamond’s report will have a special comment […]
AGS Laboratories: An Industry Revolution
By John Carter, CGA, Jack Lewis Jewelers Over the years, I’ve worn various hats while connecting with members of the American Gem Society (AGS) community. Initially, it was as your Conclave Chair, then with the high honor of AGS President, and most recently as the Chair of the AGS Laboratories Advisory Committee. Each of these […]
Community News: Brandee Dallow to Join Grandview Klein Diamonds as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer
Dallow spent 11 years at the Julius Klein Group and is returning after nearly a decade to lead the company in its marketing, public relations, B2B communications, and sustainable development programs. Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & […]
Get Gift Ideas During Find a Jeweler Week!
Looking for some holiday gift inspiration? Follow the American Gem Society’s (AGS) Instagram on December 5–9, 2022 for “Find a Jeweler Week,” a campaign where we share stunning fine jewelry from our AGS jewelers! AGS was created with one mission in mind: to protect you, the consumer. Our members adhere to the highest standards of business practices […]
Why Choose a Platinum Crown?
Rebecca Moskal, Vice President—Marketing, Platinum Guild International USA Most couples have thought about their dream engagement ring and will likely know what they want when visiting their local jewelry store. When shopping for an engagement ring, keep the metal in mind. Platinum is a good choice for its durability, providing a secure setting for a […]
Tips from Jewelers Mutual: Safety Tips for Wearing Jewelry in Public
Your beautiful pieces of jewelry are meant to be enjoyed and not hidden away in a drawer. But if you’re worried about wearing your fine jewelry in public, read these safety tips from Jewelers Mutual® Group. Triple Diamond Necklace by Brevani