The Independent Certified Gemologist庐 Appraiser (ICGA) title has recently transitioned to the Advanced Certified Gemologist庐 Appraiser (ACGA) credential. All current ICGA titleholders have transitioned to the new ACGA credential, in recognition of their longstanding commitment to AGS and the significant accomplishment of earning the ICGA title.
What the ACGA Represents
The ACGA credential underscores AGS鈥檚 mission of consumer protection, ethics, and education, while highlighting the advanced level of expertise required of professionals who provide jewelry appraisals.
The credential combines the science of gemological testing and identification with the experienced research capabilities of a skilled valuation specialist. An ACGA is well-versed in appraisal procedures and valuation, with established experience in completing appraisals related to the gemstone and jewelry industry.
鈥淭he ACGA is the result of a member informed evolution of our advanced appraisal credentialing,鈥� said Wade Abel, CG, Director of Education and Gemology at the 榴莲视频. 鈥淚t positions AGS appraisers with the newest and most advanced credential offered by AGS.鈥�
The ACGA credential is now open to all AGS members, expanding access to the 榴莲视频鈥檚 most advanced appraisal designation.
To earn the ACGA credential, members must demonstrate a comprehensive combination of advanced gemological knowledge, expertise in appraisal procedures and valuation, and professional practice standards. Requirements for the ACGA credential include:
- Maintenance of the Certified Gemologist庐 Appraiser (CGA) credential with an AGS Business for a minimum of three years at the time of application
- Demonstrated experience completing appraisals within the jewelry industry
- Completion of the 15-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP庐) Personal Property course, along with required refresher courses
- Maintenance of an Accredited Gem Lab庐 (AGL), including passing the annual AGL maintenance audit
- Adherence to AGS ethical and professional standards
- Successful completion of the annual 榴莲视频 recertification exam
Supporting Our ACGA Appraisers
To help ACGA credential holders share and promote their achievement, AGS will provide a promotional kit that includes practical tools for brand and communications updates鈥攕uch as website copy, talking points, social media content, and the new ACGA credential certificate and logo pin.
For questions or additional information, members are encouraged to contact the AGS Education Department at [email protected].