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Invest in Your Future with the CGA Program

Work towards earning your CGA title at Conclave! The CGA Program is a great educational start to ensure you’re meeting the Professional Practices and training required to write AGS-compliant appraisals. Elevate your professionalism and rise above the competition! Here’s a glance at the day-and-a-half program at Conclave: Sunday, April 30: First half of the day is the Appraisals I lecture and the second half is the Practical Appraisal of Jewelry Items. Monday, May 1: Begins with Appraisal II lecture followed by the CGA Theory exam. Both sessions deliver up-to-date information that’s critical for any professional appraiser. Questions? Contact [email protected]. I

AGS Laboratories Resource Page

AGS Laboratories Resource Page The American Gem Society (AGS) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) have advanced our long-standing collaboration in pursuit of innovation, serving today’s jewelry professionals and our shared consumer protection missions. GIA has created an endowment to support AGS and our membership through educational initiatives. The strategic collaboration supports additional member educational opportunities. As part of this next chapter, AGS and GIA have combined our gemological research efforts, integrating AGS Laboratories’ unique expertise, intellectual property, and technology to develop new GIA products and services to protect consumers and support the trade. The American Gem Society has closed

Making the Grade with Carter: Interview with Wade Abel, CG

By John Carter, CGA If you’ve seen any of the Making the Grade videos on ags.org, you know I’m a raving advocate of the AGS Laboratories Light Performance grading system. As Chair of the AGS Laboratories Advisory Committee, I have the pleasure of working with the incredible team at our Lab. I’m constantly impressed with the intelligent, passionate professionals and gemologists who work behind the scenes on our grading. For this issue, I wanted you to hear from one of these team members directly on what makes the Light Performance system so different, which is why I interviewed Wade Abel,

Get the Most of Your Membership in the New Year

By Kimberly Tate, Content Creator, American Gem Society The year is almost over, which means we are all thinking about the future. If you create New Year’s resolutions for your business, then we have a few suggestions that we think can help you. We sprinkled in a few personal suggestions too, for a little added inspiration! 1 Ask us to help promote you! An easy way to show off your beautiful jewelry or get the word out about an in-store event is to let us amplify your message. Send us your photos for our social media or our Trending Now

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The Folklore of Topaz

Traditional legends claimed that topaz could harness the power of the sun. This gemstone is commonly found in warm yellow hues, but can be treated to produce other colors, such as blue. Pink topaz was linked to spring and summer, while other topaz colors were linked to fall. Topaz symbolized the Egyptian Sun god, Ra. Ancient Egyptians felt it was an incredibly powerful stone. Hindus believed in the gemstone’s protective abilities. They felt it could protect homes from burning down, while also protecting their health and beauty. African shamans also treated the gemstone as sacred, using it in their healing rituals. They

How to Buy Turquoise Stones

December Birthstones How to Buy Turquoise Turquoise, the traditional birthstone of December, is also gifted on the 11th wedding anniversary. But buying turquoise doesn’t require a special occasion. Its namesake blue color has been internationally revered for centuries as a symbol of protection, friendship, and happiness. Thanks to its historical and cultural significance in many Native American tribes, turquoise remains most popular throughout the southwestern U.S. This area supplies most of the world’s turquoise today. Turquoise is one of few gemstones not judged by the 4Cs of diamond quality. Instead, the main factors that determine its value are color, matrix,

How to Buy Zircon

December Birthstones How to Buy Zircon Whether you’re buying blue zircon to celebrate a December birthday, or selecting another shade just to own a gorgeous piece of Earth’s oldest history, zircon offers many options. A wide range of colors at relatively low costs makes zircon a popular gemstone with collectors. While zircon gems generally follow the same value factors as diamonds, it’s best to visit an American Gem Society jeweler who can help you select the right gemstone for you. Zircon is available in a rainbow of colors. Reddish-brown earth tones are common, but bright red or green gemstones have higher market

How to Buy Moonstone

June Birthstones How to Buy Moonstone Whether you’re celebrating a June birthday or honoring Florida’s state gemstone, moonstone jewelry makes a luminous gift. Like diamonds and other gemstones, moonstones are assessed by the 4Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. An American Gem Society jeweler can help you find the moonstone you want. Generally, the more transparent the stone and the bluer its adularescence (or sheen), the higher its value. Historically, the highest-quality moonstone gems came from Sri Lanka, but since those sources have essentially dried up, prices of classical blue moonstone have risen sharply. Indian moonstones, in colors ranging from brown

Emerald Overview

May Birthstone Emerald Gemstone Overview Emerald’s name is derived from the Greek word smaragdus, meaning “green gem.” Like aquamarine, emerald is a variety of beryl, a mineral that grows with six sides and up to a foot in length. Emerald color can range from light green (though there is some argument whether these very light beryls are truly emeralds) to a deep, rich green. Emeralds are also like aquamarine in that the way the color presents itself in jewelry depends on a good cut by a skilled gemologist. The deeper or more green an emerald is, the more valuable it is. The

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