American Gem Society

November 19, 2025

American Gem Society Relaunches Find a Jeweler Week, December 1-5

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Just in time for the holiday season, the American Gem Society (AGS) is bringing back Find a Jeweler Week, running December 1-5. First launched in 2021, this annual campaign is held during the first week of December to help educate consumers on the importance of shopping with a credentialed AGS jeweler….

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March 31, 2025

American Gem Society Launches the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor (JEA) and the Updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor(tm) (JEA) designation and the relaunch of the updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. These programs, available to AGS members, are designed to empower jewelry professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers while upholding the highest standards of excellence and professionalism….

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November 13, 2024

Make This Holiday Sparkle with Trustworthy Guidance from an American Gem Society Jeweler

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — This holiday season, the American Gem Society (AGS) invites shoppers to experience the exceptional service, expertise, and ethical commitment that AGS jewelers bring to the jewelry-buying process. Founded in 1934, AGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry, making it a trusted resource for consumers seeking quality and integrity….

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March 9, 2023

The American Gem Society Celebrates Women’s History Month 2023 Through Women Designers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, is proud to celebrate and recognize its women designers, as well as women leaders in the jewelry industry during Women’s History Month 2023….

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March 1, 2022

The American Gem Society Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Women Designers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, is proud to celebrate and recognize its women designers, as well as women leaders in the jewelry industry during Women’s History Month….

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January 28, 2022

Want a Sparkling Valentine’s Day? Follow These Six Jewelry Buying Tips

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Whether you are staying at home this Valentine’s Day, or plan to have a romantic evening out, the American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, has some advice to ensure the jewelry you buy adds extra sparkle to you and your loved one’s celebration….

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September 8, 2021

GIA and AGS Award 2nd Annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship to Ohio Jeweler

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The second annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship – created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Gem Society (AGS) in 2019 – was awarded to Rachel Burazer, a sales associate and custom designer at Argo & Lehne Jewelers, an AGS member store in Columbus, Ohio….

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July 22, 2021

GIA Sponsors Conclave Education and More

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the official Education Sponsor for Conclave 2021. Additionally, GIA is sponsoring ten hands-on sessions and the Early Bird Registration, which ended on July 15….

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December 9, 2020

New App Connects Shoppers to Professional Jewelers and Simplifies the Jewelry Buying Process

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, gemological education, and business ethics, is excited to introduce their new app, AGS Go. AGS Go is designed to help consumers who are interested in buying fine jewelry by giving them the information they need to find the perfect piece of jewelry….

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September 15, 2020

Fall Trends to Transition into Winter

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jewelry lovers, the American Gem Society has a message for you: this is your season. This fall, some of the most stand-out fine jewelry you will see comes from members of the American Gem Society, a community of jewelry professionals dedicated to protecting the jewelry-buying public through a high standard of ethics and ongoing education….

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