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New programs promise to empower jewellery pros

The American Gem Society (AGS) has introduced the new Jewelry Evaluation Advisor™ (JEA) designation and relaunched the updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA) program. These initiatives are designed to enhance the skills and professionalism of jewellery professionals.

The JEA program offers retail sales professionals and supplier associates training in jewellery intake, repair evaluation, and quality control standards. Participants who complete the JEA course, along with the AGS 101 module, will earn the JEA designation, demonstrating their … Continue reading New programs promise to empower jewellery pros

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GBC’s shocking move: Jewellery education on the chopping block

George Brown College (GBC) to suspend three out of the four jewellery and gemmology programs as of September 2025. The decision follows a series of financial challenges exacerbated by recent changes in international student policies. While the college’s Jewellery Essentials program (F111), a one-year certificate course, will remain active, the other programs will no longer be accepting new intakes.

Current students enrolled in the affected programs will have until April 2027 to complete their courses, … Continue reading GBC’s shocking move: Jewellery education on the chopping block

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