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February 3, 2022

Supplier Spotlight: Bluestone Trading

RB Grampp, Sr., started Bluestone Trading Company in 1978, focusing on the greater Cleveland jewelry industry. As Bluestone grew into an internationally-recognized company, RB realized the importance of supporting the jewelry and pawn industry, and helped found the National Pawn Association as well as Polygon, an online marketplace for gems and jewelry. “Bluestone is one of the first companies to have a password-protected website where customers can view its entire diamond inventory,” says Morgann Grampp, Diamond Specialist at Bluestone Trading, and RB’s daughter. “Over the decades as innovations have come out, we have always been there as one of the

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AGS PRO: February’s Birthstone and Smash-and-Grab Security Tips

There is so much to view and read on AGS PRO that can help you in your career and business. Here are just three pieces of content on AGS PRO that you might find relevant in February. All About Birthstones: Amethyst By Bryan Aderhold, CG, Nash James Enterprises, LLC Bryan is a colored gemstone expert, and whether you need a refresher on February’s beautiful birthstone, or want to learn more, he’ll walk you through some of the essentials on amethyst. Click here to view the video. Don’t Miss this Content on Smash and Grab Prevention By Jewelers Mutual® Group Smash

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Conclave 2023 Dates & ASHI Diamonds Announcement

Do you have news you’d like to share with the AGS community, such as a new team member being promoted, or maybe you or your store have won an award? We’d like to include your special news in this section of Spectra Update! This month, we have exciting news of our own as well as news from ASHI Diamonds! We hope you’re making plans to join us for Conclave 2022, April 25–27, in Oklahoma City, OK. It’s not too early to mark your calendars for Conclave 2023, May 1–3, Louisville, KY! We’ll be making more announcements in the upcoming months.

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