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Gem and Diamond Workers
Certified Gemologist Certification Description A more advanced title offered by the American Gem Society requires additional study in diamonds and colored gemstones as well as the mastery of sophisticated testing procedures.This title must be renewed annually based on continuing education and on sustained ethical business practices. Certifying Organization American Gem Society https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Gemologist Website
Certified Gemologist Appraiser Certification Description Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA)requires more advanced training and experience in determining the value of gemstones and jewelry. CGA titleholders must also pass periodic colorvision screening and an annual re-certification exam to maintain this prestigious title. The firm must maintain an Accredited Gem Laboratory® on the premises. Certifying Organization American Gem Society https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Gemologist Appraiser Website
Certified Jewelry Arts Professional Certification Description This designation is for those members who have completed studies in the art of jewelry repair and/or manufacturing. Certifying Organization American Gem Society https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Jewelry Arts Professional Website

Gem and Diamond Workers

Certification Description
A more advanced title offered by the American Gem Society requires additional study in diamonds and colored gemstones as well as the mastery of sophisticated testing procedures.This title must be renewed annually based on continuing education and on sustained ethical business practices.

Certifying Organization
American Gem Society
https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Gemologist Website

Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Certification Description
Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA)requires more advanced training and experience in determining the value of gemstones and jewelry. CGA titleholders must also pass periodic colorvision screening and an annual re-certification exam to maintain this prestigious title. The firm must maintain an Accredited Gem Laboratory® on the premises.

Certifying Organization
American Gem Society
https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Gemologist Appraiser Website

Certified Jewelry Arts Professional

Certification Description
This designation is for those members who have completed studies in the art of jewelry repair and/or manufacturing.

Certifying Organization
American Gem Society
https://www.americangemsociety.org/en/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Jewelry Arts Professional Website

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