American Gem SocietyAs a member of AGS Forsythe Jewelers takes pride in being among the most knowledgeable jewelry professionals.

Only a small percentage of those who apply for membership in the American Gem Society are awarded membership. In order for a firm to become a member of the American Gem Society they must meet the following criteria:

  • The firm owners, principals, or employees must have a high level of gemological knowledge. This includes having studied and completed an Accredited or Graduate Program from the Gemological Institute of America or Gemological Association of Great Britain.
  • Forsythe Jewelers, Hilton Head Island, SCThe firm must hold a reputation for unquestioned integrity in the business community and must be operated in a way that will enhance the confidence of the public in the jewelry industry.
  • The owners and principals must demonstrate that they are genuinely interested in high business ethics and the firm exemplifies this belief.
  • The firm must be a retail or supplier jewelry business that has been established for at least two years and has demonstrated financial stability.

Jewelers of America is the national association for the retail jeweler. Part of JA's mission is to provide consumers with information and education about fine jewelry. The member jeweler signs an annual ethics statement and has passed a national certification program that evaluates jewelry professionals according to nationally recognized standards. Buy with confidence from your jewelry professional, the JA member jeweler!
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