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This news has been publish in most trade sources a few days ago. I've got quite a few questions, which I forwarded to AGS before posting here.
Here is DQC sample.
Below is the official press release.
Here is DQC sample.
Below is the official press release.
AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY
DEDICATED TO PROVEN ETHICS, KNOWLEDGE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Gem Society™ Unveils Diamond Quality™ Certificate at 2007 Annual Conclave
Connecting the consumer directly to the jewelry retailer, the DQC guarantees performance and authenticity.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — May 2, 2007 — Representatives from the American Gem Society™, in conjunction with representatives from the American Gem Society Laboratories, LLC introduced a new diamond grading document, the Diamond Quality™ Certificate (DQC), to attendees of the American Gem Society International Conclave 2007 in Denver, Colorado.
Available exclusively to American Gem Society retail members, the DQC is a guarantee of authenticity and performance by the jeweler. “The DQC is validated at the retail level, making it the first certificate ever to connect the jeweler to the consumer,” said Bill Underwood, CGA of Underwood’s Jewelers. “This certificate furthermore guarantees the consumer a face-to-face consultation with an American Gem Society titleholder, a professionally trained jeweler/gemologist. The consumer can then be more confident in their diamond buying decision.”
The DQC cannot be issued for diamonds sold via the Internet and must be signed by an American Gem Society titleholder in the presence of the consumer. The American Gem Society Laboratories will grade diamonds qualifying for the DQC. “By publishing this signed document, AGS’ DQC meets the legal definition of a certificate,” said Cecilia Garner, President and CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.
The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is the international professional organization for all Registered Jewelers (RJ), Certified Gemologists (CG), and Certified Gemologist Appraisers (CGA). Members are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their American Gem Society titles. Less than five percent of jewelers in the country have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership. For more information regarding the American Gem Society, please call 702.255.6500, or visit their website at www.AmericanGemSociety.org.