Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Prize is for lifetime of contributions to gemological research, education, and service to industry.
Blake Graham and Jessica Kohoutek will receive admission to Converge 2025 conference, and other prizes.
Move follows integration with AGS Laboratories in 2022.
Organizations will combine their research efforts.
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has named Texas-based jeweler John Ford as its new CEO, the industry group announced this week. He succeeds Douglas Hucker, who stood down in March after 24 years.
