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SPECTRA
| The American Gem Society
®
Executive Director & CEO
Ruth Batson
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Fry, CSA
Director of Education
Diane Flora, CGA
Director of Membership Development
Peggy Campbell
Managing Editor & Editorial Director
Kristie Mastrangioli, CSA
Contributing Writers
Ruth Batson
Bill Boyajian
Peggy Campbell
Dylan Dix
Diane Flora, CGA
Mike Fendley, G.G.
Suzan Flamm
Megan Meinerding
Martin Rapaport
Acknowledgments
Credits
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Making
spirits
bright.
Not a lot compar
es to the excitement
of Christmas morning.
Especially when
you see the look
on her face, the
tears in
her eyes, as she opens the gift you knew would take her br
eath away.
Since 1934, American
Gem Society
TM
members have
set the industry
standard for high
ethical business
practices,
continuing education, pr
ofessional service, and consumer pr
otection.
Only 5% of jewelers,
designers, and appraisers
have met the requir
ements necessary
for membership.
Plus, the American
Gem Society is the only pr
ofessional jewelers or
ganization that r
equires annual r
ecertification.
Don't leave anything
to chance this holiday
season. Consult
an American Gem
Society member
for all your fine
jewelry
purchases.