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New York Gemstone Association (NYGA) Donates $10,000 to AGTA

Alt text: From left: Adam Gil, Treasurer, NYGA, Afshin Alan Hackman, President, NYGA, John W. Ford, Sr., CEO, AGTA, Sam Sulimanov, Vice President, NYGAReading Time: 3 minutes
Key takeaways

• The New York Gemstone Association (NYGA) donated $10,000 to the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) to support promotional efforts for natural-colored gemstones and pearls.

• The donation reflects a rare collaborative move between jewelry associations, highlighting AGTA’s vital role in ethics, education, and professionalism within the trade.

• Leadership from both organizations emphasized a shared mission to protect and promote the gemstone industry through strategic partnership and synergy.

(DALLAS) – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the New York Gemstone Association (NYGA) to support its promotional efforts in the colored gemstone industry. The donation is a rare move among jewelry associations and reflects AGTA’s powerful initiatives and enhanced promotional efforts over the past few years.

Alt text: From left: Adam Gil, Treasurer, NYGA, Afshin Alan Hackman, President, NYGA, John W. Ford, Sr., CEO, AGTA, Sam Sulimanov, Vice President, NYGA

From left: Adam Gil, Treasurer, NYGA, Afshin Alan Hackman, President, NYGA, John W. Ford, Sr., CEO, AGTA, Sam Sulimanov, Vice President, NYGA

Alan Hackman, President of the NYGA, says the reason is AGTA’s “vital role in advancing professionalism, ethics, and education within the colored gemstone trade.”

“Their work helps strengthen the foundation of our industry and promotes the highest standards for dealers, jewelers, and consumers alike,” he continues. “The NYGA is pleased to contribute support to that mission and to the continued advancement of the global gemstone community.”

AGTA Board President Bruce Bridges and AGTA CEO John W. Ford, Sr., shared their appreciation for the donation in a joint statement.

 “We want to convey our sincere gratitude to the NYGA for their generous donation to AGTA in supporting our efforts to promote natural-colored gemstones and natural and cultured Pearls. AGTA’s leadership is crucial in the challenging times the jewelry industry faces. Our much-needed expanded leadership role has been supported by AGTA membership and, now, by the NYGA. We appreciate the kind words by NYGA President Alan Hackman and NYGA Vice President Samuel Sulimanov and will continue to work to carry out the shared goals of AGTA and NYGA.”

Samuel Sulimanov, NYGA Vice President, maintains that “AGTA and NYGA are two organizations working together with a shared mission to protect and promote the gemstone industry. This partnership reflects true synergy. By supporting AGTA, NYGA recognizes and values the important efforts made on behalf of our industry.”

Curious about supporting AGTA’s mission or joining the association? Questions can be directed to marketing@agta.org.

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