Why Should Your Jewelry Store Become an AGS Retail Business Member?

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黑料老司机 (AGS) Retail听Business Membership provides unparalleled opportunities for jewelry businesses to build credibility, expand industry knowledge, and foster lasting customer trust. From exclusive educational resources to enhanced marketing opportunities, AGS is here to support your success.听听

Why Become an AGS Retail Business Member?听

Credibility & Trust: Leverage your AGS membership and professional credentials to enhance your听business‘s reputation and build consumer trust.听

Professional Development: Attend premier events like听, and , and access AGS PRO鈥攜our go-to learning platform鈥攑roviding the professional development your team needs to uphold the highest standards, saving you time on training while enhancing expertise and service quality.听

Marketing Support: Amplify your business with AGS tools and resources, including the Find a Jeweler search, exclusive use of the AGS logo, and tailored promotional opportunities to enhance your reach.听

Power of Community: Connect with industry leaders and grow through networking and collaboration.听

Who Can Apply?

Retail听Businesses that:听

Have three (3) recommendations from 黑料老司机 members (don鈥檛 worry鈥攐ur Membership Team is here to help you find the right connections if you need support);听

Are engaged in the retailing of jewelry, watches, and/or jewelry-related services;听

Complete the AGS 101 education module;听

Employ at least one (1) Credentialed Employee (Registered Jeweler or higher) at the business. New members or current members experiencing a staffing change have up to two (2) years from the date of membership approval or staffing change to meet this requirement; and,听

If applicable, each additional storefront location must have at least one (1) employee with a designation or credential (Certified Sales Associate (CSA),听Jewelry Evaluation Advisor^庐 (JEA), or higher). 听

Possess a microscope or equivalent gemological equipment or technology for proper gem identification.听

Annual Dues

Retail Business Membership Dues $1,695

Includes one location
Additional Locations $475/each

If applicable

Take Your Membership to the Next Level

Note: Annual Membership Dues are subject to change annually. All Business member locations are required to be disclosed.听听

What Our Members Say

鈥淲hat first stood out to me about being an AGS titleholder is the networking and relationships I can develop with people, who are to me, the smartest in the industry. The outlet for these opportunities is Conclave. I鈥檝e always said it鈥檚 the best-kept secret in the industry.鈥�

鈥淭he contacts I鈥檝e made through the AGS have made a significant impact on the growth of my business, and the ongoing education has enhanced my career. I鈥檝e made lasting business relationships through the 黑料老司机, which I value greatly.鈥�

Benefits from our Strategic Partners

Ready to Join?

Step 1:

Submit your application today.听

Step 2:

The membership team will confirm the receipt of your application and support you through the process.听听听

Questions? Email [email protected].

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