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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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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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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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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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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...