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American Gem Society Launches 2026 Recertification Exam for Credentialed Members and Designees

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Key takeaways

• The American Gem Society has opened its 2026 recertification exam, which is mandatory for all active designees and credentialed members who earned their credentials before December 1, 2025.

• The annual exam is designed to ensure members maintain current knowledge of gemology, ethics, and industry practices, serving as a mark of professional excellence and consumer trust.

• Eligible members must complete the recertification exam by the deadline of September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific to avoid potential non-renewal of their credentials.

(LAS VEGAS, NV) – The American Gem Society (AGS) annual recertification exam is now open to all AGS designees and credentialed members.

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Annual recertification is a cornerstone of AGS membership, distinguishing Society members as professionals who maintain the most current knowledge of gemology, jewelry industry practices, and ethics. All active designees and credentialed members who earned their credential before December 1, 2025, are required to complete the exam.

The annual recertification process is a direct measure of professional commitment and is confirmation that a credentialed member’s knowledge remains current, their ethics remain intact, and the trust clients place in them is earned.

“In an industry that continues to evolve across gemological science, grading standards, and consumer expectations, staying current is not optional for professionals who take their craft seriously. The recertification exam reflects that standard,” said Katherine Bodoh, RJ, CEO of the American Gem Society. “Recertification is what sets an AGS credential apart as a true mark of professional excellence. Each year, our members demonstrate their dedication to the consumers they serve and to the integrity of this industry. We are proud to support that commitment.” 

The deadline to complete the 2026 recertification exam is September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Members who do not complete the exam by the deadline may be subject to non-renewal of their credential. For questions, members may contact AGS at membership@ags.org or visit americangemsociety.org/2026-recertification.

About the American Gem Society

The American Gem Society (AGS), founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. AGS awards credentials for its members, who are held to the industry’s highest standards and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their credentials. Members of the AGS are passionate about jewelry and dedicated to creating a positive buying experience for their customers. Visit americangemsociety.org to learn more.

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