Emerging Designer Membership Application

Business Name

Legal Name (if different than Business Name)

Business Inception Date/Year

Business Address Line 1

Business Address Line 2

Business City

Business State

Business ZIP/Postal Code

If business is located outside the United States, please provide your State/Territory and Country

Website Address (if multiple, please include all)

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Phone

Primary Contact Email

How did you hear about the American Gem Society?

Consumer Protection: Has the business ever had a case before the Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, or other such municipal, county or state consumer protection agencies?

Yes No

Credit Report: I understand that the American Gem Society (AGS) may request a Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) report about the business. If not listed with JBT, AGS may request an alternate business credit report. *

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program: Please check one of the following as appropriate.

Yes, we have or will be instituting an AML Program No, we do not have an AML Program and have no plans to institute an AML Program No, we will not be instituting an AML Program due to our status as an “exempt” retailer

Acknowledgment of Emerging Designer Membership Requirements and Dues

Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the following requirements for Emerging Designer Membership with the American Gem Society (AGS):

A minimum of three (3) recommendations as required by the AGS Membership Policies currently in effect. Note: The AGS membership team will provide the specific requirements and support you in obtaining the recommendations.
Emerging Designer Member Requirements:
- Be principally engaged in the design and manufacture of jewelry for less than five (5) years based on date of inception and not having more than one location or brand.
- A representative of the business will complete the AGS 101 education module.
- Possess a microscope or equivalent gemological equipment or technology suitable for proper gem identification.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements for Emerging Designer Membership with the American Gem Society (AGS) *

2026 Annual Membership Dues
(subject to change annually)

$395

I acknowledge, by digitally signing below, that I have read and understand the requirements and annual membership dues for Business membership. I certify that I am the principal or majority owner of the business and that the information provided is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that the accuracy of this information and the ability to verify it are required for membership. I authorize an investigation into the credit report of the business, as well as all other information provided, and authorize the release of information concerning damages or liabilities that might result from such a report or from verifying the submitted information. If elected to membership, the owners and employees of the business agree to abide by the Policies, Standards, and Bylaws of the American Gem Society. *

Signature:

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Emerging Designer Membership Application

Acknowledgment of Emerging Designer Membership Requirements and Dues

2026 Annual Membership Dues (subject to change annually)

Mission Statement

American Gem Society

2026 Annual Membership Dues
(subject to change annually)