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GEMOLOGIST [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A professional society of jewelers numbering approximately 1000 firms and 2500 individuals in the United States and Canada. Purpose : to promote high standards of business ethics and encourage gemological education among its members, in order to further the growth of the fine-jewelry business. The society awards the titles of Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist to qualified members and member firms. Established in 1934.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
OBS

Depuis 1934, l'American Gem Society (AGS) est synonyme de protection pour le consommateur. Dans l'industrie joaillière le logo de AGS est un symbole d'excellence depuis 65 ans. Étant une association de joailliers, ses membres sont assujettis à un haut standard d'éthique pour la promotion et les prix de leurs marchandises.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Gemmology
DEF

An endowed non-profit jewellers’ organisation founded in 1931, this has become the educational, research and testing centre of the jewellery industry in the USA. Correspondence and residential courses run by the Institute lead to the qualification Graduate Gemologist(GG).

Key term(s)
  • Gemmological Institute of America

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Gemmologie
OBS

À but non lucratif, GIA représente le savoir et le professionnalisme qui assurent le maintien de la stabilité et de l'intégrité à long terme de l'industrie, en augmentant le degré de confiance des consommateurs.

Spanish

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