The AGS Laboratories is committed to providing you with innovative diamond grading information. With a history of industry firsts, like being the first diamond lab to establish a Cut grade for Round Brilliants and Fancy Shapes, AGS Laboratories is continually announcing newsworthy developments and groundbreaking milestones. For up-to-date information, visit our website regularly.
The AGS Laboratories often sponsors local and regional events for the purpose of educating our clients and offering information that we believe to be valuable. Please note the schedule of events below.
Trade Show Events
AGS Conclave
April 25–28, 2012
Doral Golf Resort
Miami, FL
JCK Las Vegas
June 1-4, 2012
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
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Latest Press Releases
AGS Laboratories appoints Alethea Inns as Director of Diamond Grading
Las Vegas, NV. The American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC (AGS Labs) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alethea Inns as Director of Diamond Grading.
Ms. Inns obtained her Hons. B.Sc. in Geology from McMaster University in Canada and her Graduate Gemologist (in residence), Accredited Jewelry Professional, Graduate Pearls, and Jewelry Business Management credentials from GIA. She began her gemological career with GIA's Gem Trade Laboratory in the Diamond Grading and Gem Identification departments, and worked at becoming an expert in a wide range of gemological materials and techniques, including grading, advanced testing, research, and evaluation. She is passionate about pursuing all aspects of gemology at the highest level, and encouraging the same enthusiasm for excellence in others.
“We’re very excited to have Alethea join the AGS Laboratories’ management team,” said Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of the AGS Labs. He continued, “Alethea brings a broad range of technical knowledge and practical experience that is perfectly suited to the Laboratory and our future plans.”
The new position of Director of Diamond Grading is part of the AGS Lab’s commitment to continued growth and expansion, maintenance of its exemplary service, and adherence to its commitment of a one-week turnaround time of grading results.
About AGS Laboratories
The AGS Laboratories, created in 1996, is committed to protecting the consumer by providing unbiased reports based on the highest standards of diamond grading. Well-known for its famous cut grade technology, the American Gem Society offers the premier scientific, peer reviewed, and repeatable diamond grading methodology for the jewelry industry.
For more information on the AGS Performance-Based cut grade system, or any of the AGS Laboratories’ products and services, please visit www.agslab.com or email support@agslab.com.
AGS Grading Documents Get New Feature for Report Verification
Las Vegas, NV. The American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC (AGS Labs) has added a Quick Response (QR) code to the following documents: the AGS Diamond Quality® Document series, the Diamond Quality® Report series and the AGS Diamond Quality® Certificate.
The QR code is unique for each AGS number. Using a smart phone QR code reader or the AGS Lab’s custom Apple or Android app, the QR code links directly to the AGS Lab website Report Verification section to facilitate data retrieval and document verification for that particular diamond. When scanning the QR code with the AGS Lab’s custom Apple or Android app, the document holder will then have a choice to download the PDF representation of the document directly to their mobile device and store it for later viewing or comparison shopping. When scanning with a free QR code reader, the document holder will be asked if they would like to download the free AGS Lab app. If the document holder declines to download the Lab’s custom app, he or she will be directed to the AGS Lab website Report Verification page and be able to view the PDF representation.
Adds Dennis Mette, Operations Director, “With this feature, a consumer doesn’t have to enter an individual AGS number and weight for Report Verification when comparison shopping. A diamond dealer can quickly download and store inventory documents on a smart phone.”
“We are always seeking beneficial ways that we can help our clients and the consumer,” said Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of AGS Labs. “The unique QR code provides another security feature on AGS Lab documents; scanning the code allows for immediate data verification.”
The QR code can be scanned from any smart phone (Apple, Android, Blackberry or other type of smart phones) and Android or Apple tablet devices. The AGS Lab custom Report Verification apps are available only for Apple and Android devices.
To download the Apple or Android app, please visit http://agslab.com.
Three- to Five-Day Turnaround Times at AGS Labs
Las Vegas, NV - The American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC (AGS Labs) has announced an expansion of its Laboratory Grading capacity over the past year to maintain its consistent “less than five day” grading turnaround time on diamonds submitted for grading.
According to Dennis Mette, Director of Operations, “Our commitment has always been to assure clients of a fast turnaround of their goods, and we have grown our grading and operational support staff to accommodate this high level of service. A part of the AGS Labs values is the understanding that we’re a part of our clients’ order fulfillment process.”
The AGS Laboratories has maintained turnaround times at less than five working days throughout 2011, and anticipates this continued quality service in 2012. The Laboratory continues to grow its reach globally by offering the performance cut grade, fast grading turnaround and world-class customer service.
Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of AGS Labs, said, “Our Laboratory has always graded many of the finest makes of cut in our industry, including many proprietary cuts, and we have specialized reports just for those. We pride ourselves in providing quality service with a personal touch that our clients have come to respect and appreciate.”
Known for pioneering the Ideal Cut grade for round brilliant cut diamonds, often referred to as the “AGS Ideal” or the “Triple Zero” cut grade, the Laboratory is committed to setting and maintaining the highest standards for diamond grading. In addition to grading cut in round and modified round brilliant cut diamonds, the Lab grades cut in princess, emerald and oval shapes.
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