Is This You? Every Jeweler Has This Problem. Jewelers Mutual Has the Solution.
The following article is a sponsored promotion provided by our AGS Strategic Partner, Jewelers Mutual® Group. Every jeweler knows the look on a customer’s face when they walk back into the store just days after a major purchase—not to share a thank-you, but to share a heartbreak. It’s the story of the engagement ring left […]
Community News: Stuller Announces 2026 Events and Training Opportunities for Jewelers
Lafayette, LA (19 February 2026) — Stuller is bringing an expanded lineup of in-person events and hands-on trainings to jewelers in 2026—all designed to support skill development, connection, and continued growth at every career stage. The 2026 schedule includes a mix of workshops, educational events, and skill-based trainings led by industry experts, offering opportunities for […]
Four Keynotes. Four Fresh Perspectives. One Unmissable Conclave.
This year’s Conclave keynote lineup brings four stellar voices and fresh perspectives on leadership, service, creativity, and a little magic. Conclave 2026 will take place September 14–17, 2026, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida. Designed to meet the moment, the keynote sessions will provide actionable strategies that address the jewelry industry’s […]
Free Ways AGS Helps Promote Members All Year
If you’ve ever wished you could get your jewelry, products, services, or expertise in front of more people, the American Gem Society (AGS) is here to help amplify your reach. The audience is already here. In 2025, consumers ran 3,101,931 searches in Find a Jeweler, and AGS.org saw 5,669,974 total site visits. That steady traffic […]
Member Spotlight: Christophe Danhier
Christophe Danhier, born in Nantes, France, was raised by his grandmother in Les Sables d’Olonne and Paris. At 19, he moved to Santa Monica, California, to enjoy its freedom and natural beauty while pursuing a degree in gemology. After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, he relocated to New York City in search of a more vibrant […]
Diamond Trends: Antique Revival & Heirlooms
By Laaleh Mizani, Independent Costume Designer The following is an excerpt from “Lights, Camera, Carats: A Look at This Winter’s Diamond Trends,” written for the American Gem Society’s SPECTRA® magazine. As Vogue identifies modern heirlooms as a key trend, we are seeing new life breathed into antique styles. We’re drawn to pieces that hold meaning, […]
Jewelry Evaluation Advisor | January 2026
The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Jewelry Evaluation Advisor® (JEA) by the American Gem Society: Haley Athey, JEA Bechdel Jewelers A Nelson Coleman Company Inwood, WV Emily E. Suslo, CSA, JEA MJ Christensen Diamonds(Gold Level Member) Las Vegas, NV
Certified Sales Associate | January 2026
The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Jeannie Barfield, CSA Huntington Fine Jewelers, Inc.(Gold Level Member) Oklahoma City, OK Maya Jankovic, CSA MJ Christensen Diamonds(Gold Level Member) Las Vegas, NV Stephanie Thomas-Phipps, CSA Naifeh Fine Jewelry of Sun Valley Sun Valley, ID Elena […]
Registered Jeweler | January 2026
The following professionals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Tyler E. Hyde, RJ Underwoods Fine Jewelers(Gold Level Member) Fayetteville, AR Todd Keenan, RJ Everett Jewelry Shreveport, LA
Certified Gemologist® | January 2026
The following professional has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Robert Flynn, CG Betz Jewelers Columbia, MO