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AGS bestows Fellow Awards

April 23, 2008

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Las Vegas—Eight American Gem Society (AGS) titleholders have been given the Fellow Award, an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions and service to the jewelry profession, the AGS and the recipient's community.

The recipients include: Cos Altobelli, Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Altobelli Jewelers; Serge Boro, Vintage Registered Supplier, formerly of Lazare Kaplan; Marcelia Cruz-Hicks, Certified Gemologist, Diaco Diamonds Inc.; Susan Jaime, Registered Jeweler, Ben Bridge Jeweler; Gary J. Long, Registered Jeweler, Gary J. Long Jewelers; Gene Spratford, Registered Jeweler, Spratford Fine Jewelry; Rick Velayo, Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Gleim the Jeweler; Harton Wolf, Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Henne Jewelers.

According to the AGS, the Fellow Award was created to recognize a number of AGS members, as opposed to the singular recognition of the Robert M. Shipley Award.

Nominations for the Fellow Award are accepted from AGS members, with nominees and supporting materials being reviewed by the Fellows Committee. Supporting materials include nominee's accomplishments in areas for which Fellowship is bestowed, including: gemology, education, administration, philanthropy, community service and service to the profession.

In addition to the Fellow Award, the lifelong Senior Fellow designation is bestowed on all former Fellow Award winners following their 70th birthday.

The AGS, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a non-profit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge and consumer protection within the jewelry industry, and is the international professional organization for all Registered Jewelers, Certified Gemologists, Certified Gemologist Appraisers and Independent Certified Gemologist Appraisers.
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