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Summer’s Hot. So Are These Jewelry Trends.

The Ƶ on Fine Jewelry for Spring and Summer 2026 LAS VEGAS, NV (April 28, 2026) — If you’ve been feeling the urge to refresh your jewelry collection, you’re right on time. The Ƶ (AGS) has identified the four biggest jewelry trends for summer 2026. This season is all about pieces that feel meaningful, expressive, and genuinely you.  “Consumers are choosing jewelry more intentionally than ever,” said Katherine Bodoh, RJ, CEO, American Gem Society. “This season is about color with meaning, designs that feel considered, and pieces that tell your story.”  BLUES AND GREENS: THE COLORS OF THE SEASON  The standout color story this season is inspired by the earth and water

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Spring and Summer 2026: Color, Calm, and Confident Expression

By Preeti Varma As Spring and summer approach, jewelry designs are becoming more expressive yet considered. Consumers are recalibrating. They want jewelry that feels special, but they are drawn to pieces that are easy to wear, look deliberate, and resonate with their emotions.  For AGS members, this season presents an opportunity. The emerging trends are not about novelty, but color with meaning, thoughtful design, and materials that support long-term wear and personal storytelling. Trend 1: Earth and Water Tones: Colors That Feel Grounding One of the clearest directions for spring and summer is a focus on blues and greens. Sapphires,

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Gem Legacy Announces Silicosis Prevention Initiative

Gem Legacy Announces Silicosis Prevention Initiative Project will provide masks and filters to fight the onset of silicosis among tanzanite miners [ROYAL OAK, Mich., April 5, 2022] – Gem Legacy, a 501c3 nonprofit supporting vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African artisanal gem mining communities, is launching a new fundraising initiative to prevent silicosis in the tanzanite mining areas of Merelani, Tanzania. Gem Legacy has committed to buying masks and filters, at a cost of $30 per set-up, for 5,000 miners. Silicosis is a disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust, resulting in irreversible damage to the lungs

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AGS Announces Education Portfolio for 2021

Introducing Confluence, plus New Conclave Dates and Location  Las Vegas, NV (January 14, 2021) – The Ƶ (AGS) is very excited to announce its 2021 portfolio of education events, which will include virtual and in-person learning opportunities.  Confluence, a new engaging virtual event, will take place on April 26. Confluence will offer industry professionals targeted learning based on their role within the industry. Whether it is content designed to drive sales or refine and rethink business planning and strategy, Confluence will provide high-impact content in a timeframe realistic for your busy life.  AGS is pleased to announce that the 2021 Conclave has

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AGS Conclave 2021 Postponed

After much consideration, the Ƶ (AGS) recently announced the postponement of Conclave 2021 until the fall. We are working on selecting a new date and location, and will update you as soon as possible. By postponing the event, we can provide a better experience for attendees. As always, the health and safety of our members is the priority and we will continue to monitor the coming months to make the best possible decision for the AGS community. “This was a very difficult, but necessary decision for us to make,” said Alexis Padis, CGA, Chair of the AGS Conclave

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Connecting as a Community in 2020

This past year has been like no other. Through it all, our community has been a source of strength and inspiration, and we’ve grown stronger together. Although we haven’t seen much of each other in person lately, we wanted to capture the moments when we did connect. We’ve created a video to show that no matter what happened in 2020, we always found a way to come together. From all of us at the Ƶ headquarters, we wish you and yours a holiday filled with love, health, and peace.   https://vimeo.com/486149867

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Find a Jeweler Gets a Renovation and Find a Supplier Get a New Name

Las Vegas, NV (September 14, 2020) The Ƶ (AGS) has relaunched its Find a Jeweler (FAJ) search tool, which helps jewelry shoppers find AGS jewelers in their area. The revamped tool allows consumers to connect more quickly and directly with AGS jewelers, as well as provides additional insight into the jewelers’ expertise, skills, and their AGS credentials. Highlights of the Ƶ’s Find a Jeweler search include: Improved search interface: Find a Jewelry Store, Find an Appraiser, and Find a Professional Jeweler are all in one place now—which makes it faster and easier for consumers to find the AGS

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Ƶ Accepting RFPs for Breakout Speakers at Conclave 2021

The Ƶ (AGS) is now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to present at the annual Conclave in Louisville, KY, April 26–28, 2021. The AGS is looking for presenters on a variety of topics: Appraising Business management Ethics Gemology In-store events Retail innovation Diversity Marketing and sales Security Sourcing Succession planning Sustainability Technology Human resources Conclave will feature panel discussions, insider insights, and sessions for varying educational levels (i.e., beginner, intermediate, advanced), and hands-on classes. AGS is seeking to incorporate timely topics on issues relevant to the jewelry industry, such as crisis management, AML, diversity training, laboratory-grown diamonds, retail

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Ƶ and AGS Laboratories Welcomes New Director of Technology

Ƶ and AGS Laboratories are excited to announce that Justin Moore has joined the team as our new Director of Technology. Justin will direct the organizations’ technological vision by overseeing research and development, IT operations, infrastructure, and engineering. Justin joins the team with more than a decade of experience in information technology. Most recently, he spent over eight years at Anthem, Inc., where he architected and developed complex enterprise systems and led technology-based process improvement initiatives. Justin received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles at the age of 17. Justin

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Supplier Spotlight: Classic Blue Picks From Omi Privé

Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, Classic Blue, has inspired AGS Supplier Firm, Omi Privé, to share some of their most stunning pieces that represent this tranquil blue hue. Classic Blue is described as “instilling calm, confidence, and connection.” Click the images below to view a few of Omi’s picks featuring blue sapphires. Platinum pendant featuring a 13.34 carat pear shape sapphire accented by 1.57 carat total weight of round sapphires and 0.55 carat total weight of round diamonds. Platinum 3-stone ring featuring a 2.25 carat round sapphire accented by 1.08 carat total weight of round sapphires and 0.70 carat

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