AGL appoints new vp, chief gemologist

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AGL appoints new vp, chief gemologist

December 06, 2006

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New York—American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) has hired gem expert Chris Smith as its new chief gemologist and vice president, effective immediately.

In his new capacity, Smith will work closely with AGL President C.R. Cap Beesley.

"I needed a scientist who demonstrated management as well as gemological abilities," Beesley said in a statement.

Smith brings 20 years experience in the gem industry as well as knowledge of gem identification, treatment analysis and origin determination. His career includes 11 years with the Gubelin Laboratory and eight years with the Gemological Institute of America.

"Chris has a practical research and reporting approach that can make colored-stone certification as important to the jewelry industry as diamond certification," Beesley said.

Smith will concentrate on implementing new services at AGL, a subsidiary of Collectors Universe.

"Research must result in products and services that are beneficial to the industry and consumers alike," Smith said.

Collectors Universe has authenticated and graded more than 3 million items, valued at almost $2 billion.

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