2017 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson Exhibitors AGTA It's not too late to make your plans to attend the industry's premier colored gemstone and cultured pearl trade show featuring a fantastic array of products and services from AGTA members! MORE Renowned Industry Photographer, John Parrish, Passes AGTA Friday afternoon (04/01/2016), John Parrish (born 11/18/1950), my dear partner for 27 years and father of our beloved daughters Karen Dove and Kaila Rose, fell to his untimely death from a cliff in Oklahoma while on a camping trip. Suddenly the world changed. MORE AGTA & JA to Add Spinel as an Official Birthstone for August AGTA The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), the authoritative source on natural colored gemstones, and Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, have announced that spinel will join the official list of birthstones as an additional gemstone for the month of August. MORE

Ban on Myanmar Goods Lifted by Executive Order
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On October 7, 2016, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order officially lifting the ban on gemstones and Jade from Myanmar. MORE

AGTA Announces Project to Combat Rise of Silicosis
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The American Gem Trade Association announced that the association has initiated a project to combat the rise of silicosis that has led to significant suffering within the colored gemstone industry. MORE

American Gem Trade Association Announces Board of Directors’ Election Results
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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced today the results of its annual AGTA Board of Directors' Election. MORE

AGTA Announces the 2016 Summer AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Judges
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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce its panel of judges for the 2016 Summer AGTA Spectrum Awards™. MORE

The Chameleon: Known for her diverse characters, Erika Christensen takes on her most colorful yet in AGTA Spectrum Awards™ jewelry.
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The first time Erika Christensen wore exquisite jewelry, "I got it," the actress says. MORE

#OscarsBestofColor
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With diversity, or the lack there of, a major theme at the 88th Academy Awards® this year those who stood out not only made important political statements, but also key style statements in breaking with #DiamondsSoWhite jewelry choices. MORE

Registration for the 2017 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson is now online!
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Jump on board with the Colored Gemstone revolution at the AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, in the safe, secure comfort of the Tucson Convention Center, is the world's leading colored gemstone and cultured pearl tradeshow; truly a not to be missed event! MORE

Step inside the Diamond Council Reading Room! The Diamond Council of America invites AGTA members to visit our online Reading Room, which features a library of articles, videos and other resources to help your business thrive.