AGA Las Vegas Conference - May 31, 2012
Through the Looking Glass - The Future of Diamonds!
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Is the World Of Diamonds As You've Known It About To Change Forever?
It might change in ways that we have never envisioned, and this conference is going to be the first to address issues no one else has dared to discuss until now.
This could be one of the most important conferences ever on diamonds.
Thom Underwood Receives 2012 Bonanno Award
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is pleased to announce that Thom Underwood was awarded the 2012 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology during the AGA's Gala Dinner Dance at the conclusion of its Tucson Conference, Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
This award recognizes Thom for his many contributions working to enhance gemological appraisal standards. He is also acknowledged for his willingness to assist his many colleagues by lecturing on topics unique to gem appraisal and mentoring newcomers to the field.
AGA Seeking Sponsorships - Details
About the Accredited Gemologists Association
Established in 1974 by Antonio "Tony" Bonanno (as alumnae of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain), AGA was envisioned as a network for sharing gemological information and skills. Graduate gemologists of the Gemological Institute of America joined in 1975. The international Accredited Gemologists Association of today proudly counts among our members some of the worlds leading independent gemologists.

The AGA is an independent, international, nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Gemological Education & Research
Identification & Evaluation of Gem Materials
Development of Professional Standards of Analysis, Practice & Ethics
We are an international organization of all beliefs and cultures and share a common bond of the love of gemstones. AGA believes in excellence and is dedicated to establishing the highest professional standards of practice.
AGA is a non-profit, 501(c)3. All donations are tax deductible.
The AGA Annual Board Meeting will be held in Tucson, the day before the AGA Conference. The AGA Annual Membership Meeting will be held in Tucson, the day of the AGA Conference. Both events are held in the same facility as the AGA Conference.
For more details about our organization, please view the following organizational documents. (.pdf files)
Voting membership is available to anyone holding an acceptable credential of G.G. or FGA. Non-voting memberships are available to others as either Associates, Students, or Suppliers.
Click here to apply for AGA Membership.
Officers & Board of Governors for 2011-2013
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) slate of officers and board members:
President: Donna Hawrelko, FGA, FCGmA
Vice President: Kathryn Bonanno, PG, FGA
Secretary:Teri Newman-Brossmer, GG, ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Treasurer: Monica Caldwell, GG, ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Immediate Past President: Joseph DuMouchelle, GG
Board of Governors
Antoinette Matlins, PG
Stuart Robertson, GG
Gary Smith, GG, CGA, ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Chris Jacobs, GG
Adrian Smith, FGA
Raymond Mason, GG


