The following individuals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Gemologist® (CG) by the American Gem Society:
| Tammy Gorka, CG | Congress Jewelers Ltd., Inc. | Sanibel, FL |
| Niveet Nagpal, CG | Omi Gems, Inc. | West Covina, CA |
| Marina Pilibosian, CG | Birmingham Jewelry | Sterling Heights, MI |
| Andrea Riso, CG | Talisman Collection Fine Jewelers Inc. | El Dorado Hills, CA |
| Katrina Sustachek, CG | Rasmussen Diamonds | Mount Pleasant, WI |