The American Gem Society (AGS) has announced its lineup of keynote and featured speakers for Conclave 2017 in Hollywood, Calif.
Scott McKain—best-selling author focused on expanding profits, increasing sales, and engaging customers—will deliver the breakfast keynote on April 6. The closing keynote will be delivered by composer and violinist, Kai Kight. Kight uses music to share stories of his transformation as an artist and then translates the music into takeaways for the audience.
The first time Jason Quick laid eyes on the Esperanza diamond, he was awestruck by the way light moved through the rough crystal. It was love at first sight, as he puts it, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the 8.52-carat diamond unearthed at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
The American Gem Society (AGS) has launched a mentoring program, designed to foster personal development and professional growth for its members.
“The AGS Mentoring Program can make a real difference to our industry,” said Georgie Gleim, senior advisor to the AGS board of directors. “The mentors in this program are the connecting thread between the leaders who built the industry… and the industry’s leaders of tomorrow.”
The search is on to find a replacement for Ruth Batson, CEO of American Gem Society (AGS) and AGS Laboratories following news she will retire next year. “Ruth will be a tough act to follow and we appreciate she has provided ample notice so we can transition the new CEO under her guidance,” said Louis Smith (Smithworks Fine Jewelry), who is leading the committee to replace Batson.
A new tool is available to help existing and prospective members of the trade find and access educational programs related to various parts of the industry. Launched by Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF), the Jewelers Education Portal is a collaboration between associations serving the jewellery, diamond, coloured stones, precious metal, and watch sectors.
American Gem Society (AGS) is raising a glass to the 50th anniversary of its diamond grading standards. In 1966, the group launched the AGS Diamond Grading Standards Manual, which it says was the first published manual that included a grading system for all 4 Cs, including cut.
American Gem Society (AGS) has released its list of sponsors for its annual Conclave. Held April 13 to 16, Conclave is set to welcome members from all levels of the supply chain to the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington, D.C.
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