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The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Abigail Austin, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI James P. Drennen, CSA Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Raleigh, NC Deonna Fontaine, CSA Underwood Jewelers Jacksonville, FL Olivia Gonzalez, CSA Blue Marlin Jewelry Islamorada, FL Demitra Kalavritinos, CSA Davidson’s Jewellers Ottawa, ON Canada Kara N. King, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Jared Kraftzenk, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Jonah Nogar, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Ryan Parker, CSA Blue Marlin Jewelry Islamorada, FL

The following professionals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Carla Carter, RJ G. Marie Luxuries Virginia Beach, VA Heather Delgado, RJ Ben Bridge Jeweler #035 Anchorage, AK Mohit Samtani, RJ Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Panama City, FL Alexandria Santore, RJ Morrison Smith Jewelers Charlotte, NC Kelley Shiver, RJ Underwood Jewelers Jacksonville, FL

The following professionals have recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Sales Associate (CSA) by the American Gem Society: Maryam Fakhredini, CSA Wesche Jewelers Melbourne, FL Miranda Forsythe, CSA Bromberg & Company, Inc. Mountain Brook, AL Blake N. Graham, CSA Hannon Gemologists & Master Jewelers Baton Rouge, LA Marissa Mahlik, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Danielle Marchand, CSA Zimmer Brothers, Inc. Poughkeepsie, NY Declan O’Neil, CSA Underwood Jewelers Jacksonville, FL Jason Plaster, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI Kayla Pryse, CSA Jewelers Mutual Group Neenah, WI

The following professionals have earned the prestigious title of Registered Jeweler (RJ) by the American Gem Society: Ann Grady, RJ Helzberg #324 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Monique A. Hanna, RJ Setterberg Jewelers Sun City, AZ Ray Lantz, RJ The Diamond Center Claremont, CA Rebecca Mason, RJ Underwood Jewelers Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Gemologist® (CG) from the American Gem Society: Vivek Pandya, CG Ashi Diamonds LLC New York, NY

The following individual has recently earned the prestigious designation of Certified Gemologist® Appraiser (CGA) by the American Gem Society: Mary Haindel, CGA Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Metairie, LA

By Jewelers Mutual® The holiday season is a whirlwind of joy, creativity, and… paperwork. As a jeweler, you’ve poured your heart and soul into crafting stunning pieces and fulfilling orders. But let’s be honest, the post-holiday shipping nightmare can dampen even the brightest spirits. Imagine a future where the holiday season is a time of pure joy, not stress. A future where you can focus on what you love most: creating beautiful jewelry. With JM® Shipping Solution, that future is within reach. The Benefits of JM Shipping Solution: Simplified Invoice Management: Say goodbye to the chaos of multiple invoices. With

The following is a paid advertisement from a member of the American Gem Society. “Forever Present” campaign revives the iconic A Diamond is Forever tagline and celebrates the diamond dream De Beers Group today launched a new marketing campaign, “Forever Present,” to reinforce desirability for natural diamonds over the key holiday gifting season in the U.S. The campaign sees the return of the iconic “A Diamond is Forever” tagline following its reintroduction to De Beers’ category marketing activities last year. Highlighting a diverse array of gifting opportunities for natural diamonds this holiday season, the campaign celebrates familial, friendship, and romantic

For Sri Lanka in the ‘90s, gem dealership was more than an occupation. It was a community and culture that only the most hardworking could achieve. “At the conception of the partnership that would become Ruwanpura Gems, we only wanted to take part in the spirit that we witnessed blossoming all around Sri Lanka,” says Arshed Aroos, President and CEO of Ruwanpura Gems. “To anyone unfamiliar with the country and its resources, gem mining and dealerships have always been a popular venture for crafty businessmen. The island’s luminous stones have repeatedly proven that with the right eye, jewelry could become

Would you like to share your expert insights with the AGS community? This is your opportunity to submit a speaker proposal! We’re looking for subject matter experts, educators, and trendsetters to present at Confluence—a virtual learning experience, April 29–30, 2025, or Converge—a groundbreaking joint education conference by GIA and AGS, September 7–10, 2025, in Carlsbad, CA. Both events offer unique opportunities to connect, share, and inspire: Confluence Speaker Advantages Broad Audience Reach: Present to a virtual audience of 200+ industry professionals. Cross-Promotion on AGS PRO: Your session will also be featured in AGS PRO, expanding visibility among AGS members and