As we embrace 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the strides made by the American Gem Society (AGS) and our members over the past year. These achievements highlight the power of our shared commitment to empowering, inspiring, and strengthening the jewelry industry. Here’s a look back at the highlights of 2024:

At AGS, we are the trusted source of passion, professionalism, and integrity:
- Welcomed 78 new firms.
- Welcomed 188 new titleholders and designees into our prestigious community.
- Hosted 760 Conclave attendees, including 54 first-time members, fostering valuable connections and growth.

Consumers trust AGS members as the gold standard of integrity in the jewelry industry:
- Over 1,500 titleholders completed recertification exams, reaffirming their dedication to education and consumer trust.
- Find a Jeweler Week saw a 32% increase in member participation, and visits to Find a Jeweler reached 3.46 million, a 3% increase over 2023.
- Traffic to ags.org rose by 40%, with over 4.6 million visits this year.

- Launched the Vendor Member Spotlight on Instagram, highlighting trusted AGS Supplier and Sustaining members.
- Relaunched AGS PRO, making it easier to access enhanced content for gemological training and practical business solutions.
- Experienced increased interest and engagement in the Retailer SourceHub chat, which has grown into a go-to resource for sourcing goods and services.
- The Wells Fargo Financing Fast Track returned to Conclave, offering members financial incentives and valuable resources to grow their businesses.
- Celebrated National Nonprofit Day in August by joining together to grow the community through member-to-member referrals.
- Expanded educational opportunities through the Young Titleholders, offering two programs by LifeLabs Learning, which specializes in providing leadership development and management training to enhance members’ team performance and drive productivity.
Looking Ahead
Registration for Converge—a groundbreaking joint education conference by GIA and AGS—is opening very soon; we’ll keep you posted in our members-only Facebook group. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Secure your spot as soon as possible. Space is limited!
Thank you for your continued membership, insightful feedback, and dedication to shaping the future of AGS. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact on the jewelry industry.
With appreciation,

Katherine Bodoh, RJ
CEO, American Gem Society