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American Gem Society.

Members of the American Gem Society are dedicated to providing the most knowledgeable service to their customers. Upon successful completion of prerequisite gemological training and coursework offered by the Society, members are awarded titles that designate their level of knowledge and expertise.
To maintain the educational standards of the membership, the Society requires its titleholders to re-ascertain their gemological knowledge by passing an annual re-certification examination. AGS titles are a consumer’s guarantee that they are doing business with a knowledgeable and ethical businessperson.

http://www.ags.org 

 

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA).

The AGTA Gemological Testing Center is the natural colored gemstone industry's premier independent laboratory providing the industry and the public with a complete range of services, including gemstone identification, origin determination and pearl identification. The laboratory, which is located in New York City, is equipped with the latest, technologically advanced, investigative equipment. 
http://www.agta.org 

 

Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Established in 1931, the nonprofit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world's foremost authority in gemology.
GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development

http://www.gia.edu 

 

Northwest Gemological Laboratory

Northwest Gemological Laboratory, Inc. (NGL) is the Pacific Northwest's leading independent appraiser of fine jewelry and gemstones, with state-of-the-art facilities in Bellevue , Washington . Our Graduate Gemologists adhere to the highest gemological standards in the industry, without ethical compromise.

http://www.nwgem.com 

 

Gemological Association of Great Britain

The Gemological Association of Great Britain can trace its origins back to 1908. The world’s first qualifying gemology course originated in London and the first gemology diploma was awarded in 1913. The first gemology Correspondence Course followed in 1921. The Association became an independent organization in 1931 and combined with the Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain in 1990 to form ‘GAGTL’. These initials were replaced by the ‘Gem-A’ logo in 2001. The Gem-A headquarters is situated close to Hatton Garden in central London and contains the Education office, Gem Tutorial Center, Membership office, Gem Testing Laboratory and Gem-A Instruments.

http://www.gem-a.info

 

Institute National de Gemology

http://www.ingemmologie.com 

 

Antwerp Diamond High Council

HRD wants to further develop Antwerp as a world diamond center, on the one hand by representing the sector in Belgium and abroad to public governments and professional organizations in the sector and, on the other hand, by supporting the image of the sector and by promoting the activities on the jewelry and gemstones markets in order to optimize the knowledge in and about the diamond sector.

http://www.hrd.be 

 

Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences

The AIGS gemstone identification, grading and research laboratory was the first professional gemological laboratory to be established in Asia in 1978. It is a private, independent gemological laboratory based in Bangkok, Thailand and one of the most well equipped and staffed gem lab in the world.

http://www.aigsthailand.com 

 

Indian Institute of Gemology

Gems have been the object of man's fascination ever since their discovery. Today modern scientific Gemology is giving an insight into the character and the behavior of gems. The study of Gemology is relevant to the trader, the dealer, the artesian or anyone fascinated by gemstones, especially the lady in the house for it is she who appreciates the gems for their beauty and ornamental value. From trade point of view Gems & Jewelry has been one of the biggest foreign exchange earner for India and substantial potential needs to be tapped at home. It is therefore, highly necessary that people associated with the trade, receive training and carry out the operations scientifically and professionally so as to achieve greater success. In today's world of modern synthetic gems is is no longer safe to rely upon One's senses for identification but to learn scientific methods for a positive identification of a wide variety of gems.

http://members.tripod.com/iigem/iig.htm 

 

International Gemological Institute

International Gemological Institute has Diamond Grading Diamond Grading Report Diamond Grading Laboratory Diamond Certification Diamond Certification Course Diamond Appraisal Service Diamond Appraisal Services

http://www.igiworldwide.com 

 

The Canadian Gemological Association

The Canadian Gemological Association (CGA) is a Canada-wide professional organization which has set the standard for excellence in the practice of gemology. It was founded in 1958 by Dean S.M. Field, and has since provided training in gemology to persons dealing with gemstones in the jewelry industry and to hobbyists for better appreciation and possible new career opportunities within gemology. Whether you are a dealer, jeweler, retail salesperson, manufacturer, appraiser, hobbyist or consumer, a knowledge of gemology can be of great value to you.

http://www.canadiangemmological.com 

 

Canadian Institute of Gemology

Gemology World - the Canadian Institute of Gemology (C.I.G.), Gemological Interactive Website. C.I.G. Course Catalogue. Gem Forum - The Information Exchange. GEMOLOGY CANADA - The Gemological Electronic Magazine. The Gem Connoisseur Club. Student Activity Center. The Gemology Source - the first virtual gemology store to buy gemological books and instruments. Pacific School of Jewelry

http://www.cigem.ca 

 

Gemological Association of Australia

Our association is Australia’s traditional gemological educator. Since 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry, and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones and their substitutes.

http://www.gem.org.au 

 

International Colored Gemstone Association

The International Colored Gemstone Association is a non-profit association which was founded in 1983 to represent the international gemstone industry. The ICA is the first and only organization working to increase the understanding, appreciation, and sales of colored gemstones worldwide. ICA members, the top gemstone miners, cutters, and dealers throughout the world, adhere to the highest ethical standards: no dispute handled by the association's ethics and grievance committee has ever remained unresolved. The ICA's goal is to build closer international cooperation between all levels of the gemstone trade. ICA is working to develop a common language and consistent standards to improve communication between gemstone producing countries and gemstone consuming countries. Through the ICA, the industry sponsors international gemstone education. The ICA sponsors the world's only gemstone information service, the ICA Gem bureau in Israel and Idar-Oberstein, Germany. The Gem bureau keeps the media informed about gemstone news around the world and provides photographs of gemstones and gemstone jewelry to the trade and consumer media worldwide.

http://www.gemstone.org 

 

European Gemological Laboratory

The president of E.G.L. Mr. Guy Margel completed his gemological training in the United States in the late 1960's. In 1973 Mr. Margel opened the first European Gemological Laboratory in Antwerp. The laboratory in New York was opened in 1975 followed by Los Angeles in 1978. E.G.L. South Africa opened in August of 1980 and the laboratories in Paris and London opened in 1981 and 1982. Laboratories opened in Tel Aviv, Seoul, Istanbul in the 90's and India in 2003. The services offered by the E.G.L. laboratories are recognized throughout the world and the company is an integral part of the global diamond industry.

http://www.egl.co.za 

 

European Gemological Laboratory in North America

EGL USA is one of the world's premier independent gemological laboratories.  For over 25 years it has offered the fine jewelry trade and consumers accurate, reliable gemstone identification and professional certification to validate their gemstone purchases.

http://www.eglusa.com 

 

Federation of European Education in Gemology

The Foundation of European Education in Gemology - F.E.E.G. - represents a very important attempt of the European organizations teaching Gemology to interchange experience with the aim of improving gemological knowledge in the European countries.
One of the first objectives of the FEEG was to offer a common Diploma for graduates people in search for a European common level of knowledge. Accordingly, the FEEG organizes yearly examinations to obtain the European Gemologist Diploma.

http://www.ub.es/escgem/feeg-an.htm

 

International Gem Society

Would you like to learn more about gems?
Do you wonder about how to tell one gem from another?
How gems are valued?
What makes emeralds and rubies so valuable?
Would you like to learn how to cut gems, or make jewelry?
If you are already a gem cutter or metal smith, would you like to advance your skills?

If so, the IGS was created for YOU!

http://www.gemsociety.org 

 

Gemworld International Price Guide

Gemworld International, Inc. is primarily engaged in publishing for the jewelry industry. Our premier publication, The Guide, made its debut in 1982. The Guide Appraisal Software, which utilizes The Guide pricing, has been continually improved upon since its acquisition in May 2002. Our goal is to provide accurate and reliable pricing and reference information to the industry. Gemworld does not buy or sell gemstones. We concentrate on researching prices and helping the industry use that information, which allows us to provide the most unbiased and accurate research you will find anywhere. In addition to publishing The Guide, Gemworld publishes several other titles that can also be viewed in this website. Gemworld's president, Richard Drucker, G.G. is also an appraiser and acts as a consultant to the trade on various legal matters.

http://www.gemguide.com 

 

Jewelers Circular-Keystone

Trade magazine including retail market information, gemology articles, marketing and advertising topics, and financial management.

http://www.jckgroup.com 

 

Lapidary Journal

Lapidary Journal was the first gem and jewelry-making magazine in the world, dedicated to gems, jewelry arts, beads, minerals and more! Online, you'll learn how to create gemstone and bead jewelry... get advice from master artisans... search for products and supplies

http://www.lapidaryjournal.com

 

Modern Jeweler

Jewelry product and fashion trends are the one sure way to capture and hold the buyer's attention. Modern Jeweler's reader research proves that jewelers prefer a focus on new jewelry trends, jewelry marketing strategies, the latest jewelry fashion, and new techniques and materials. We also set the standard for visual sophistication. ONLY Modern Jeweler provides jewelry buyers with style and substance: expert analysis and the industry's most exciting graphics. Modern Jeweler's jewelry coverage is accurate, intelligent, enlightening and, above all, helpful to buyers. Buyers look to Modern Jeweler, their #1 source for jewelry information and inspiration.

http://www.modernjeweler.com

 

National Jeweler

National Jeweler is the world's most important jewelry resource - the publication of record. National Jeweler presents up-to-the-minute news to its readers in every issue twice a month. With the magazine's first four editorial pages devoted to the latest breaking news, and followed by news pages keyed to specific markets, readers can quickly find the information they need on the latest happenings in the marketplace. National Jeweler also keeps up with the latest trends in fashion with its color fashion folios and other fashion coverage

http://www.nationaljeweler.com

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