Professional credentials prove your commitment to ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection. Earning a credential gives you credibility and shows your customers that you have the knowledge and skills to perform your professional function.
This designation is intended for individuals to increase their knowledge of the jewelry industry and sales skills. CSA designees possess the tools and techniques to deliver accurate information to the customer in a professional manner ultimately developing customer confidence.
Student Requirements:
Current employment at an AGS retail or sustaining firm
Complete Graduate Sales Associate Course
Complete AGS 101 Course
Successfully pass the annual AGS Recertification Exam and honor annual dues commitment to retain designation
What You’ll Learn
Enhanced product knowledge, sales techniques, and success strategies with an emphasis on the importance of professionalism and good customer service.
Increased confidence and practiced selling skills will increase earning capabilities.
Exhibit leadership skills that will benefit the entire business.
This designation is intended for individuals to increase their knowledge of jewelry intake for repairs and appraisals, and the importance of quality control. JEA designees possess the tools and techniques to expertly handle jewelry intake, communicate effectively with clients and jewelers, and uphold consistent quality control standards.
Student Requirements:
Current employment at an AGS member firm
Complete the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor™ Course
Complete AGS 101 Course
Successfully pass the annual AGS recertification exam and honor annual dues commitment to retain designation
What You’ll Learn
Gain an understanding of the components of jewelry, master the critical steps of jewelry intake, and develop skills to assess jewelry effectively.
Learn strategies to communicate clearly with clients and jewelers, fostering trust and transparency.
Acquire knowledge of quality control principles to maintain high standards in repairs and production.
This credential is intended for individuals that truly understand jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones. RJ titleholders possess an intermediate knowledge of the study of gems and practical skills in diamond grading.
This credential is intended for individuals that truly understand jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones. RS titleholders possess an intermediate knowledge of the study of gems and practical skills in diamond grading.
This credential is intended for individuals that have completed advanced studies in diamonds and colored gemstones. CG titleholders possess an advanced knowledge of the study of gems and demonstrate mastery of diamond, gemstone, and precious metal testing procedures.
Student Requirements:
Current employment at an AGS retail firm
Active Registered Jeweler or Registered Supplier for one year
Successfully pass the annual AGS Recertification Exam and honor annual dues commitment to retain designation
Once you’ve completed the student requirements, email your community ambassador or [email protected] to advance your existing credential to the CG title.
This credential is intended for individuals that can identify diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry and determine their value. CGA titleholders possess advanced knowledge, training, and experience in determining the value of diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry. The CGA title is the most highly regarded among peers in the jewelry industry.
Complete a Colorvision test, and strongly consider re-taking the Colorvision screening after age 55, or if the individual experiences any medical changes
Successfully pass the annual AGS Recertification Exam and honor annual dues commitment to retain designation
What You’ll Learn
Methodologies of appraising and setting up a professional appraisal service
Practical skills in valuation of diamonds, gems, and jewelry.
Complete the Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course. This course is currently unavailable for new enrollments. Contact Wade Abel, CG, Director of Gemology, at [email protected] with any questions.
Complete a Colorvision test, and strongly consider re-taking the Colorvision screening after age 55, or if the individual experiences any medical changes
Successfully pass the annual AGS Recertification Exam and honor annual dues commitment to retain designation
What You’ll Learn
Methodologies of appraising and setting up a professional appraisal service
Practical skills in valuation of diamonds, gems, and jewelry.
