AGS Laboratories launches new Web site
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has announced the launch of its new Web site, which features resources such as online registration, cut-grade information and report...
AGS Labs launches oval cut grade
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories will now issue diamond-grading reports with cut grades for oval-cut diamonds, the organization announced today.
AGS gives grooms ring guidance on radio tour
Las Vegas—Grooms-to-be heard all they needed to know about buying an engagement ring last week during the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories' 13-stop radio media tour.
MJSA's Dallahan to join AGS Labs
Las Vegas—American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has appointed Frank Dallahan as president and chief executive officer, effective July 15.
AGS to be primary grader for Royal Asscher Cut
New York--American Gem Society Laboratories is set to introduce a Light Performance Diamond Quality Report for the Royal Asscher Cut and will be the primary grader of this cut in the United States,...
AGS Labs partners with Malca-Amit
Las Vegas—Malca-Amit has entered into an agreement with the American Gemological Society (AGS) Laboratories to serve as the lab's New York Consolidation Window in the Diamond District.
Lacy and Co. co-owners win 2009 Shipley Award
Las Vegas--Lacy and Co. co-owners Charles and Ellen Lacy have been chosen by the American Gem Society (AGS) as the winners of the 2009 Robert M. Shipley Award.
AGS Labs launches online report verification
Las Vegas—AGS Laboratories has announced the launch of Report Verification, a new feature that allows consumers to verify diamond-grading reports online at AGSLab.com.
AGS elects new board chairman
Las Vegas—American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has elected Ronnie Cox as the new chairman of its board of directors, replacing Clayton Bromberg who served as chairman since 2005.
New AGS brochure educates consumers on cut
Las Vegas—AGS Laboratories' newly released brochure, "High-Performance Diamonds 101, Your Guide to the AGS Cut Grade," educates consumers on the AGS Cut Grade and explains the benefits of the...
AGS Labs uses videos, podcasts to educate consumers
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has announced the next phase in its public relations campaign to provide consumers with helpful information in making diamond purchases.
AGS Labs unveils new diamond-grading document
Las Vegas—The American Gemological Society (AGS) Laboratories unveiled a new diamond-grading document, the trademarked Diamond Quality Analysis (DQA), at the JCK Las Vegas show.
Dallahan resigns from AGS Laboratories
Las Vegas--AGS Laboratories President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Dallahan has resigned, the Las Vegas-based organization announced on Friday.
AGS cut-grading system receives fourth patent
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society's (AGS) new Performance-Based Cut Grading System has received its fourth patent, the AGS announced.
AGS Labs opens Toronto take-in window
Las Vegas—A new American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories LLC take-in window has opened in Toronto, easing the transportation of diamonds from Canada to the United States for grading.
AGA conference to focus on latest gem treatments
Tucson, Ariz.—With more gemstone varieties being treated than ever before, the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will use its 2008 Tucson Conference to ensure that gemologists are in the...
Batson inducted into Twenty-Four Karat Club
Las Vegas—Ruth Batson, executive director and chief executive officer of the American Gem Society (AGS), has been elected as a member of The Twenty-Four Karat Club of the City of New York, an...
AGS diamond-grading system gets three patents
Las Vegas—The American Gem Society (AGS) has been granted three U.S. patents, the first in the organization's 74-year history.
AGS Conclave: 'Sensory branding' sells emotion
Seattle—"Sensory branding" was the catchphrase Thursday morning at the American Gem Society's (AGS) 2008 Conclave, a three-day event for AGS members being held in Seattle.
Hearts On Fire founders honored with Shipley award
Las Vegas—Hearts On Fire founding couple Susan and Glenn Rothman are the winners of the American Gem Society's (AGS) 2008 Robert M. Shipley Award.