AGA Honors Brendan M. Laurs with 2025 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in...

The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is proud to announce that Brendan M. Laurs, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Gemmology, has been selected as the...

NAJA’s 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson!

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Announces Dates and International Team of Speakers for the Association’s 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson. For decades, hundreds...
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AGTA Announces the 2025 Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award WINNERS! … and the Roskin...

On a Personal Note:There was certainly a buzz in the room – well over 300 pieces to view, loose gems and gem-set jewelry stretched...
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AGTA Continues the Fight for Zero Tariffs: Thailand and Vietnam Look to be Next

By Gary RoskinRoskin Gem News Report The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has just announced a major development in its tariff-reduction campaign: the United States...
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Canadian Gemmological Association Announces Canadian Jewellery Design Contest Winners!

The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announced today the 2025 seventh Canadian Emerging Artist Design Competition winners. Jewellery students and new graduates across Canada were...
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How AGTA is Singlehandedly Saving the International Colored Gemstone Industry*

Behind the scenes, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has been fighting a quiet, complex, and costly battle in Washington, D.C. As AGTA CEO...
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Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology Examines the DNA of Gem Coral

Gem-A has just sent out their latest Journal of Gemmology, and, as always, it is packed full of note-worthy gem news. On the cover (seen...
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AGTA Helps Secure EU Tariff Relief for Loose Colored Gemstones and Pearls

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced a significant win this month: loose colored gemstones and natural pearls imported from the European Union will...
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GAA’s Certificate in Opal Studies: A Complete Education in the World of Opal

The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) has taken a giant leap this year with the launch of its Certificate in Opal Studies–its first comprehensive,...
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Al Gilbertson Receives 2025 Robert M. Shipley Award! Author of “American Cut – the...

It was Tuesday evening, September 9, at CONVERGE, when everyone in attendance rose to their feet to honor Al Gilbertson, CG–the 2025 recipient of...
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Value at NAJA’s ACE©IT Conference: August 9-10 – an Online Event

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers' 64th Annual ACE©It Mid-Year Virtual Education Conference takes place the weekend of August 9–10. This year"'s event features...
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AGA Interviews Celebrity Gemmologist: Canadian Gemmological Association President Donna Hawrelko

Mark your calendars! On August 12, 2025, you’re invited to a free and very special conversation with one of gemology’s most respected educators and leaders. Join...