Jewelry Trends Taking Over Summer 2022
By Kimberly Tate, Content Creator, American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories Jewelry trends heating up the scene this summer are too good to go unnoticed! So when you’re ready to soak up the sun or head to your next BBQ, you’ll need some go-to pieces to add to your jewelry capsule. Here are a few […]
Tips from Jewelers Mutual: When Not to Wear Your Wedding Ring
The hottest days of summer call for cooling off at the pool, beach, or any local spot that will help us beat the heat! Whether having fun in the sun or finding ways to avoid it, taking care of your wedding ring may not be at the top of your list. If you want tips […]
Discover the AGS Laboratories Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report
By Jerrica Harrold, Laboratory Program Development Analyst, AGS Laboratories The Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report was specifically created with the consumer in mind. This report assists the salesperson in explaining the diamond’s characteristics, including growth and diamond type, in addition to the traditional 4Cs. With a sleek design, the report provides educational explanations of how laboratory-grown diamonds […]
Announcement Regarding AGS Laboratories’ Jewelry Grading Services
AGS Laboratories is committed to offering you the best products available while serving our mission of consumer protection. With the holiday season approaching, we’ve made a strategic decision that we wanted to share with you, as it may impact your business. We are suspending our jewelry grading services until further notice to focus on our […]
Under the Scope – Cross Polarized Filters as a Clue to Diamond Origin
By Wade Abel, CG, Director of Gemological Services, AGS Laboratories, and Randall Lightfoot, CGA, Gemologist Appraiser, Christopher’s Fine Jewelry Diamond testing is one of the most important steps in the process for a diamond grading lab. The disclosures of treatment and diamond origin (natural or laboratory grown) are required; the ability to accurately report these […]
Beautiful Birthstones of June
By Kimberly Tate, Content Creator, American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories Those who are born in the month of June are lucky to have three beautiful gems as their birthstones — from the lustrous pearl to the milky moonstone to the rare, color-changing alexandrite. With so many appealing options, those with June birthdays have much […]
Jewelry Dads Give Advice on Jewelry for Father’s Day
By Donna Jolly, RJ, Director of Marketing, American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories Growing up, my dad gave me great gifts: a bike, Barbies, and books to expand my mind and imagination. In contrast, every Father’s Day, I gave him socks. As I grew, the gifts got better, but I could never capture the magical […]
One Year of Lab Scope
We are thrilled to celebrate the one-year mark of Lab Scope! With the objective of communicating with our clients, Lab Scope became our first newsletter since we opened the Lab in 1996. In honor of Lab Scope’s one-year anniversary, we’d like to take a look at some of our most popular articles in the past […]
Behind the Scenes: Diamond Plots
By Wade Abel, CG, Director of Gemological Services, AGS Laboratories Do you remember the days before GPS when you needed a map to get from point A to point B? Having a guide to help provide that information was essential! The diamond plot is like a map, a guide to the information about the features […]
Bryan C. Aderhold’s Spotlight on the Emerald Birthstone
May’s birthstone, emerald, gets the spotlight in this video presented by American Gem Society (AGS) member Bryan C. Aderhold, CG, of Nash James Enterprises LLC. Bryan’s company specializes in colored gemstones and he’s an expert on a variety of the beautiful gems that adorn our most precious pieces. This video has great information, so be […]