The Accredited Gemologists Association Announces Kerry Gregory as the Inaugural Recipient of the Alan...
AGA Press Release
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is proud to announce Kerry Gregory as the inaugural recipient of the Alan Hodgkinson Medal, a prestigious...
AGTA’s 2026 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards
Now Open for Entries!
Here is your official invitation, "to enter one of the most prestigious jewelry design competitions in the world."
The AGTA Spectrum &...
“Colors of the Diamond Market” – 2026 AGA Virtual Conference: This Tuesday, June 23,...
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) hosts a dedicated virtual event focused on the diamond market and gemology.
The conference—"Colors of the Diamond Market"—provides insights into...
Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference
Connect with industry leaders and attend the Responsible Gem Boutique and the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference, taking place October 22–24, 2026.
Enjoy shopping at the...
Gem-A Gemmology Conference Returns to London, November 2026
The Gem-A Conference will welcome renowned speakers, illustrious sponsors, and internationally revered gemmologists to The Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s for a weekend...
From Gem Pits to Mangoes
Nearly three years after planting hundreds of trees near Sri Lanka's gem mining districts,the results are beginning to show.
Sustainability reports often focus on promises....
Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) Heads to Canada for the Weekend: First Stop, Montreal
AJF Heads to Montreal—And Yes, This is Worth a LookJune 12–14, 2026A two-day program launching AJF Weekends
Unfortunately, most in the trade will scroll right...
Idar-Oberstein: German Gemmological Conference Focuses on Pearls
The German Gemmological Association will host its 2026 conference on April 18–19 in Idar-Oberstein, with a full weekend program dedicated to pearls and cultured...
AGS Confluence 2026: Practical Education, Real-Time Conversation—No Travel Required
The American Gem Society will host Confluence 2026 online on April 22, 2026. The half-day program brings together industry experts to deliver practical insight—without...
Antoinette Bonanno Matlins Receives AGA Lifetime Achievement Award
Antoinette Bonanno Matlins Receives AGA Lifetime Achievement Award
For decades, Antoinette Bonanno Matlins, PG, has been one of the jewelry industry’s most recognizable voices for...
The World Is Waiting: Shatter the Routine and Rules, and Go Expand Your Business...
A 2026 AGTA DYNAMIC Seminar Presentation
During the 2008 financial crisis, Rodney Rahmani watched his company’s sales drop by roughly 50%. Longstanding U.S. retail accounts...
Gem-A’s GemIntro: A Practical Entry Point Into Gemmology
Gem-A’s GemIntroA Practical Entry Point Into GemmologyOpening the Door to Deeper Knowledge and Lifelong Discovery
Every so often, someone asks me, “Where should I start...
